Senior Medical Scientist - Protocol Designer, Study Execution

Syneos Health, Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global biopharmaceutical organization located in London is looking for a Sr Medical Scientist specialized in protocol design and study execution. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in life sciences and extensive experience working on multinational studies. Responsibilities include leading clinical studies, ensuring high standards of execution, and collaborating across various regions. Join a passionate team dedicated to changing lives through innovative therapies.

Benefits

Career development and progression

Comprehensive training programs

Engagement in a diverse culture

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a role related to clinical science; or 3+ years with a Master's/MBA.
• Experience working on multinational studies and cross-functional teams.
• Strong understanding of clinical research and regulatory operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead studies including protocol development and study planning.
• Ensure high standards of study execution focusing on quality.
• Collaborate in a global environment across multiple regions.

Skills

Excellent English communication skills

Strong cross-functional collaboration abilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Sr Medical Scientist - protocol designer, study execution - Sponsor-dedicated — Updated: February 3, 2026 | Location: London, LND, United Kingdom | Job ID: 25105453-OTHLOC-3526-2DR

Syneos Health® is a leading fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization built to accelerate customer success. We translate unique clinical, medical affairs and commercial insights into outcomes to address modern market realities. Our Clinical Development model brings the customer and the patient to the center of everything that we do. We are continuously looking for ways to simplify and streamline our work to not only make Syneos Health easier to work with, but to make us easier to work for. Whether you join us in a Functional Service Provider partnership or a Full-Service environment, you’ll collaborate with passionate problem solvers, innovating as a team to help our customers achieve their goals. We are agile and driven to accelerate the delivery of therapies, because we are passionate to change lives. Discover what our 29,000 employees, across 110 countries already know:

WORK HERE MATTERS EVERYWHERE

Why Syneos Health

• We are passionate about developing our people, through career development and progression; supportive and engaged line management; technical and therapeutic area training; peer recognition and total rewards program.
• We are committed to our Total Self culture – where you can authentically be yourself. Our Total Self culture is what unites us globally, and we are dedicated to taking care of our people.
• We are continuously building the company we all want to work for and our customers want to work with. Why? Because when we bring together diversity of thoughts, backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives – we’re able to create a place where everyone feels like they belong.

Responsibilities

• Support or lead studies of varying complexity, including protocol development, vendor coordination, study planning, oversight, data review, and preparation of regulatory documents, reports, and publications.
• Ensure high standards of study execution with focus on quality, data integrity, safety, and process compliance.
• Collaborate in a global environment across multiple regions.
• Contribute to cross‑program discussions to promote consistency across studies and therapeutic areas.
• Identify and resolve operational issues, escalating when necessary.
• Provide operational input on tactical study execution and support engagement with external partners.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or a health-related field with 5+ years of experience; OR Master’s/MBA with 3+ years; OR PharmD/PhD with 2+ years; OR MD/DO with 1+ year.
• Experience in a Clinical Scientist or similar role.
• Experience working on multinational studies and cross‑functional teams.
• Practical experience in epidemiologic/observational study design and conduct.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple studies.
• Strong understanding of clinical research, GCP, monitoring, and regulatory operations.
• Demonstrated ability to author study protocols and study-related documents.
• Knowledge of statistics, data analysis, and vendor management.

Skills

• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong cross‑functional collaboration abilities.

Get to know Syneos Health

Over the past 5 years, we have worked with 94% of all Novel FDA Approved Drugs, 95% of EMA Authorized Products and over 200 Studies across 73,000 Sites and 675,000+ Trial patients.

No matter what your role is, you’ll take the initiative and challenge the status quo with us in a highly competitive and ever-changing environment. Learn more about Syneos Health.

http://www.syneoshealth.com

Additional Information

Tasks, duties, and responsibilities as listed in this job description are not exhaustive. The Company, at its sole discretion and with no prior notice, may assign other tasks, duties, and job responsibilities. Equivalent experience, skills, and/or education will also be considered so qualifications of incumbents may differ from those listed in the Job Description. The Company, at its sole discretion, will determine what constitutes as equivalent to the qualifications described above. Further, nothing contained herein should be construed to create an employment contract. Occasionally, required skills/experiences for jobs are expressed in brief terms. Any language contained herein is intended to fully comply with all obligations imposed by the legislation of each country in which it operates, including the implementation of the EU Equality Directive, in relation to the recruitment and employment of its employees. The Company is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, including the provision of reasonable accommodations, when appropriate, to assist employees or applicants to perform the essential functions of the job.