Associate Principal - R&D Advisory

Syneos Health, Inc.; United States; Presencial; USD 100 000 - 150 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)

Company match 401k

Flexible paid time off

Resumo da oferta

Syneos Health is seeking an Associate Principal Consultant in R&D Advisory to lead strategic consulting engagements in life sciences, specifically focusing on clinical development and regulatory affairs. The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of experience in R&D consulting and be skilled in enterprise transformations.

This role includes developing methodologies, managing client relationships, and mentoring junior consultants. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered, supporting a dynamic and innovative work environment.

Qualificações

• 10+ years of experience in R&D consulting or industry roles.
• Proven leadership in enterprise implementations and transformation initiatives.
• Experience developing SOPs and controlling records.

Responsabilidades

• Lead high-impact consulting engagements across life sciences R&D domains.
• Define and implement methodologies aligned with regulations.
• Develop organizational change management strategies.

Conhecimentos

Leadership in enterprise implementations

Effective communication

Client management

Process optimization

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or related field

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Updated: June 23, 2026
Location: Remote, United States
Job ID: 16425

As an Associate Principal Consultant in R&D Advisory, you will lead as a strategic thought leader and subject matter expert across life sciences R&D domains—including clinical development, regulatory affairs, quality, and pharmacovigilance. You will lead high-impact consulting engagements, drive innovation in methodology and delivery, and cultivate trusted client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as executive sponsor for R&D implementation programs.
• Define and implement implementation methodologies aligned with industry regulations and best practices.
• Lead workshops, capability assessments, and business process design.
• Develop organizational change management (OCM) and training strategies.
• Deliver client roadmaps and transformation plans.
• Own client relationships and engagement strategy.
• Present findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Guide proposal development and contribute to business development efforts.
• Maintain forward-looking offerings and contribute to internal knowledge development.
• Mentor junior consultants and foster a culture of excellence.
• Contribute to R&D internal offerings, process improvement, and operational efficiencies.
• Identify and implement opportunities for optimization.
• Support R&D business development and account activities.
• Support RFP responses and proposals.
• Support staffing for ongoing and upcoming projects.

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, business, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in R&D consulting or industry roles.
• Proven leadership in enterprise implementations and transformation initiatives.
• Effective communication, presentation, and client management skills.
• Experience developing SOPs, Work Instructions, and controlled records.
• Driven and/or key contributor to multiple enterprise implementations for technologies (e.g. Veeva Vault, Medidata), operating models (functional, R&D level), business process and document optimization.
• At least 10 years’ experience in R&D-focused programs and methodologies (Clinical Operations, CDMS, RIM, Quality).
• Expert in industry standards and their application across people, process, technology & data (e.g. TMF Standard Model, Regulatory submissions, CDISC data standards).
• Experience in implementation execution, leading workstreams, and high-quality project delivery.
• Experience in performance management, monitoring team progress, and supporting development plans.

Desired Requirements

• Professional/Life Sciences certifications (e.g. PROSCI, PMI/PMP).
• Consulting skill sets such as Six Sigma, Agile & Waterfall methodologies.
• Experience with record/data migration strategies and execution.
• Data strategy development and assessments.

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $X to $Y. The base salary range represents the anticipated low and high of the Syneos Health range for this position. Actual salary will vary based on various factors such as the candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. In addition, some positions may include eligibility to earn commissions/bonus based on company and / or individual performance.

The benefits for this position will include a competitive compensation package, Health benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision, Company match 401k, flexible paid time off (PTO) and sick time. Because certain states and municipalities have regulated paid sick time requirements, eligibility for paid sick time may vary depending on where you work. Syneos Health complies with all applicable federal, state, and municipal paid sick time requirements.

Syneos Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, marital status, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status and will not be discriminated against. If you are an individual with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to complete any part of our application process, including the use of this website, please contact us at: Email: [emailprotected] One of our staff members will work with you to provide alternate means to submit your application.