Gastroenterology/IBD Advanced Practice Provider Specialist

Syneos Health; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Syneos Health is seeking a Gastroenterology/IBD Advanced Practice Provider Specialist in Des Moines, IA. The role involves delivering product education and engaging with healthcare providers, alongside collaborating with internal teams. The ideal candidate holds an advanced degree as either a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant and has over three years of experience in Gastroenterology patient care.

The position demands strong interpersonal skills, the ability to build relationships, and a willingness to travel up to 75%. Syneos Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer providing a diverse workplace.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience as NP or PA in Gastroenterology/IBD patient care.
• Ability to travel up to 75% of the time.
• Strong knowledge of payer approval process.

Responsibilities

• Deliver on-label product education.
• Engage with target customers and advocacy organizations.
• Collaborate with field teams and marketing.

Skills

Clinical training

Patient education

Collaboration

Building relationships

Business acumen

Education

Advanced degree as Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)

Job description

Gastroenterology/IBD Advanced Practice Provider Specialist

Updated: May 28, 2026
Location: Des Moines, IA, United States
Job ID:16104-OTHLOC-CTIvYfwO

If there’s one thing your years of clinical training and patient education have taught you, it’s how to manage priorities, and move seamlessly from one challenge to the next.

Advanced Practice Providers (Nurse Practitioners /Physician Assistants) are a growing and critical segment of healthcare providers (HCPs) delivering patient care. The APP Specialist, Gastroenterology is responsible for proactively & compliantly engaging with HCPs at a local level to identify marketplace needs, provide disease state and product education, and to support HCPs in appropriate utilization of our client’s access and fulfilment resources. The APP‑Specialist will compliantly collaborate with other field team members in delivering all role responsibilities. In this role you will:

• Deliver on-label product education to support appropriate utilization of company approved products
• Engage with target customers, including APP societies and advocacy organizations, in or outside of office setting, including conferences to uncover marketplace needs
• Educate and champion utilization of client resources to drive optimal patient experience and care
• Continuously and compliantly collaborate with field teams and home office marketing team to shape local execution, and APP‑specific strategies and materials
• Advanced degree as either Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)
• 3+ years as a NP or PA actively engaged in Gastroenterology/Inflammatory Bowel Disease patient care
• Track record of building productive, collaborative relationships with individuals of varied educational background and performing different roles within an ecosystem
• Ability to travel up to 75% of the time, including some weekend conferences.

Desired Requirements:

• NP or PA experience working in both institutional/academic setting and community office
• Strong knowledge as it relates to payer approval process, and solid business acumen
• Ability to translate customer feedback into potential solutions

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.