Associate Director, Solution Design

Syneos Health/ inVentiv Health Commercial LLC; Bridgewater (NJ, MA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Solution Design professional to lead the strategic development of customer proposals. This role involves close collaboration with leadership and business development teams to create tailored solutions that align with client needs. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in the Life Sciences sector, particularly in program and project management, and possess excellent communication skills. Join a diverse team committed to improving healthcare commercialization and making a positive impact on patients' lives worldwide.

Benefits

Health Coverage

401k Match

Flexible PTO

Sick Leave

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Life Sciences or consulting required.
• Experience in Program and Project Management in matrixed organizations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with leadership to create solution designs.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure solutions meet client needs.

Skills

Program Management

Project Management

Communication Skills

People Management

MS Office Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Tools

MS PowerPoint

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

Description

JOB SUMMARY

Solution Design is responsible for managing the strategic solution development process for customer proposals and ensuring integration within and across functions and business units.

This role will work closely with the VP, Solution Design, Business Development Generalists & Specialists to assess opportunities and create integrated, bespoke proposals for customers.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Collaborate with Leadership, Business Development, and other key members to create initial solution designs and follow-up actions to convert prospects into awarded work.
2. Partner with Business Development to align proposed solutions with customer needs.
3. Coordinate with stakeholder groups within Deployment Solutions and across the organization.
4. Communicate relevant information to internal partners to facilitate solution design.
5. Review work throughout the development process to ensure solutions are integrated, aligned, and meet client needs.
6. Lead follow-up activities post-solution presentation, working through ambiguity as needed.
7. Keep stakeholders updated on opportunity status and client decision timelines.
8. Support existing customer programs by analyzing current states and providing insights for evolution based on business needs.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in the Life Sciences industry or consulting.
• At least 4 years of Program and Project Management experience in matrixed organizations.
• Experience in management consulting or services companies (e.g., CRO, CCO).
• Excellent communication and people management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).
• Ability to handle ambiguity and multiple concurrent tasks.
• Self-motivated, collaborative, and action-oriented work ethic.

The annual base salary ranges from $121,634 to $145,967, depending on qualifications and skills. Additional compensation may include bonuses or commissions based on performance.

At Syneos Health, we value diversity and encourage applicants with transferable skills. Join our Talent Network to explore more opportunities.

Why Syneos Health?

We partner with industry experts to address healthcare commercialization challenges, offering diverse career paths in our Commercial Operations and Leadership teams. Join us to contribute to improving patients' lives worldwide.

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Syneos Health is an equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled).

We encourage vaccination and adhere to local policies. Our benefits include competitive salary, health coverage, 401k match, flexible PTO, and sick leave, varying by location.

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