Senior Consultant US - R&D Advisory

Syneos Health, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health benefits (medical, dental, vision)

Company match 401(k)

Flexible paid time off

Job summary

Syneos Health is looking for a qualified professional to join the R&D Advisory Group. In this fully remote role based in the United States, you will support life science R&D organizations by improving their efficiency across various functions. Responsibilities include developing customer proposals, overseeing project deliverables, and building engagement strategies. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in life sciences or business and relevant consulting experience. Competitive benefits and a commitment to diversity are part of the offering.

Qualifications

• Experience in consulting management in the life sciences, pharmaceutical/biotech consulting industry.
• Experience working with R&D operational roles in industry or consulting.

Responsibilities

• Work with senior customer stakeholders to understand business goals.
• Develop customer proposals demonstrating understanding of needs and solutions.
• Conduct quality management oversight of project deliverables.
• Develop content for business development opportunities.

Skills

Customer engagement strategies

Business development

Presentation skills

Consulting management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or business

Master’s degree in life sciences or business

Job description

Updated: April 22, 2026 | Location: Remote, United States | Job ID: 15379

In this role, you will join the R&D Advisory Group within Syneos Health Consulting to help make life science R&D organizations and operations more efficient and effective across research, clinical, regulatory, quality and pharmacovigilance. You will support clients in times of change, whether due to a shift in operating model, strategy, processes or technology.

Responsibilities

• Work with senior customer stakeholders to comprehend the customer’s business goals, processes, operations and expectations
• Develop customer proposals, demonstrating a clear understanding of the needs and objectives, approach and solution, plus the commercial construct to deliver projects
• Develop engagement strategies and plans and present findings and recommendations to team members
• Conduct quality management oversight of project deliverables
• Develop content to leverage in business development opportunities with prospective customers
• Actively build networks of customers by utilizing social media, attending seminars and conferences, or through referrals
• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or business
• Experience in consulting management in the life sciences, pharmaceutical/biotech consulting industry or equivalent industry role
• Experience working with one or more R&D operational roles either in industry or consulting
• Strong presentation and business development skills

Desired Requirements

• Master’s degree in life sciences or business

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $X to $Y. Salary will vary based on qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. Some positions may include eligibility to earn commissions or bonus based on company and/or individual performance.

Benefits for this position include competitive compensation, health benefits (medical, dental, vision), company match 401(k), and flexible paid time off and sick time. Eligibility for paid sick time may vary by state and municipality.

At Syneos Health, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. We encourage applicants whose experience does not align perfectly to apply, and we consider transferable skills from previous roles. We also maintain a voluntary COVID-19 vaccination policy, encouraging full vaccination and requiring proof of vaccination for employees in certain locations.

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.