Manager, BU Ops Mgmt (3rd Shift: 8 PM to 5 AM IST)

Syneos Health, Inc.; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Syneos Health, Inc. is seeking a Manager, BU Ops Mgmt for the 3rd shift (8 PM to 5 AM IST) in Hyderabad, India. The role focuses on managing and delivering operational activities within the assigned business unit, supporting senior leadership and driving continuous process improvement.

Ideal candidates have a life sciences background, 3–5 years in project management, and strong FDA/regulatory knowledge. Travel about 25% may be required, with MS Office and MS Project proficiency essential.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in life sciences or nursing degree or equivalent; 3–5 years of project management experience; Thorough knowledge of FDA regulations; Ability to travel ~25%

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of global project management systems and processes to increase efficiency.
• Provide leadership support for performance improvement and operational excellence initiatives.
• Develop contingency plans and risk mitigation strategies for projects.
• Assist in refining project management processes using modeling techniques.
• Coordinate with sponsors, managers and teams to apply project management disciplines.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office

MS Project

Time management

Education

BA/BS in life sciences or nursing degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Manager, BU Ops Mgmt (3rd Shift: 8 PM to 5 AM IST)Syneos Health is a leading fully-integrated life sciences services organization built to accelerate customer success. We partner with innovators at every point across the drug development and commercialization continuum, helping them navigate complexity, anticipate change and accelerate progress. Our Clinical Solutions team members act with a drug development mindset, applying their years of experience and deep expertise to truly understand customer needs and represent those in the solutions we shape. 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 deliver – for one another, our customers, and, most importantly, for those in need. Discover what your 25,000 future colleagues already know: 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 building an inclusive culture – where you can authentically be yourself. Central to this is our purpose – Driven to Deliver – which captures the passion of our colleagues to show up each day and shape solutions that have the ability to dramatically impact someone’s life. • We are continuously building the company we all want to work for and our customers want to work with. Why? Because we know that when we bring together smart colleagues from across the world, we can shape the future of healthcare, driving impact for customers and defining the pace of patient progress.**Job Responsibilities**## Job SummaryThe Manager, Business Unit Operations Management, is responsible for the management and delivery of operational activity within the assigned TBU. Provides coordination and support of processes and functions related to the delivery of a program or portfolio of clinical studies with oversight of senior team members. Provides support to senior team members for strategic and operational level planning. Supports leadership as needed to drive ‘positive change’ throughout the company through effective participation in continuous process improvement programs. May include line management responsibilities for project management staff within the BU. The position may also, as needed, manage study activity for projects ranging in size and complexity from single service studies to large full scope, and/or multiple protocol projects. ## Core Responsibilities * Supports senior team members in the implementation of global project management systems and processes to increase efficiency, as directed.* Provides support to leadership in performance improvement, operational efficiencies, and operational excellence by identifying best practices and ideas for innovation and continuous improvement within Project Management.* Assist in the development of contingency plans and risk mitigation strategies to ensure success of the Project Management Function.* May assist in the development and refinement of project management processes within the Company, using established process modeling techniques.* May provide project oversight, and ensure the project or studies are conducted to reflect the therapeutic or client specific requirements.* May participate in corporate initiatives and/or represent Project Management in regional or business activities.* May participate in the Project Review process.* Within the business unit, supports staff on administrative policies and procedures, technical problems, priorities and methods.* Assist and advise Project Sponsors, Innovation Managers, and teams to the best use of project management disciplines and approaches within a fast-paced, high tech environment.* Act as a reference point for queries and information and an advocate for best practices in project management.* Share lessons learned and best practices across programs, building relationships with stakeholders and brokering relationships at all levels.* Support Change Management, including adjustments based on emerging business or technical opportunities and challenges. ## Qualifications * BA/BS in the life sciences, nursing degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience and extensive progressive management experience preferably in a worldwide clinical research, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology company.* Preferably 3-5 years of experience managing projects or progressive management experience.* Comprehensive management skills and experience, including but not limited to short and long-term planning, evaluation, directing and motivating staff, marketing and financial management.* Thorough knowledge of FDA regulations, drug development, and clinical project management procedures is necessary.* Strong ability to manage time and work independently and collaboratively.* Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal skills, both written and spoken, with an ability to inform, influence, convinces, and persuade.* High proficiency with full MS Office Applications, including MS Project.* Direct therapeutic area expertise is preferred.* Ability to travel as necessary (approximately 25%).