Sr Clinical Data Scientist

Syneos Health, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); Remote; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical solutions organization is seeking a Clinical Data Science Functional Lead to oversee cross-functional data coordination and ensure the quality of clinical study data. The ideal candidate will possess a BA/BS in biological or computer sciences, with strong project management and analytical skills. Join us to make a direct impact on therapy delivery and patient outcomes.

Benefits

Career development and progression

Engaged line management

Total rewards program

Qualifications

• BA/BS in biological sciences or related; MS degree preferred.
• Clinical Data Science experience is essential.
• Strong knowledge of drug development and data quality principles.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate cross-functional data cleaning activities.
• Monitor data quality and address clinical data issues.
• Develop and maintain project plans in line with SOP.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management skills

Clinical Data Science experience

Knowledge of AI/machine learning methodologies

Strong communication skills

Education

BA/BS in biological sciences, computer sciences, or related field

MS degree preferred

Tools

Python

R

SAS

Spotfire

Job description

Updated: September 29, 2025

Location: IND-Remote

Job ID: 25102064

Syneos Health is a leading fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization built to accelerate customer success. We translate unique clinical, medical affairs and commercial insights into outcomes to address modern market realities.

Our Clinical Development model brings the customer and the patient to the center of everything that we do. We are continuously looking for ways to simplify and streamline our work to not only make Syneos Health easier to work with, but to make us easier to work for.

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 accelerate the delivery of therapies, because we are passionate to change lives.

Discover what our 29,000 employees, across 110 countries already know:

WORK HERE MATTERS EVERYWHERE

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 our Total Self culture – where you can authentically be yourself. Our Total Self culture is what unites us globally, and we are dedicated to taking care of our people.
• We are continuously building the company we all want to work for and our customers want to work with. Why? Because when we bring together diversity of thoughts, backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives – we’re able to create a place where everyone feels like they belong.

Job Responsibilities

Shift Time: 4:30 PM to 1:30 AM IST

Job Summary

Responsible for the end-to-end coordination of cross functional data collection and cleaning activities to ensure clinical study data deliverables are fit for purpose and align with the executed contract and sponsor expectations and timelines.

Core Responsibilities

• Serves as Functional Lead for Clinical Data Science including primary contact for internal liaison between Clinical Data Science and Project Management, Clinical Monitoring, and other functional groups
• Acts as central steward of clinical data quality, monitors risks through the holistic review of clinical and operational data, using high level knowledge of the protocol, taking into account the specific therapeutic area aspects of the protocol related to the data collected and aligning with cross functional operational plans to drive comprehensive clinical data quality
• Ensures the required data elements and corresponding data quality oversight steps are identified to support the defined study analysis
• Works with assigned project teams to communicate, address, troubleshoot and resolve data related questions and recommends potential solutions; escalates issues which potentially impact patient safety and study analysis
• Coordinates cross functional data cleaning activities to ensure quality standards and timelines are met for clinical data deliverables; ensures the required data elements and corresponding data quality oversight steps are identified to support the defined project analysis
• Drives the development of the clinical data acquisition plan and corresponding data flow diagram with the study team, assesses risks associated with protocol design, study set parameters that could impact the credibility and reliability of the trial results, aligns data flow with the study protocol to ensure data collected meets regulatory and study endpoint requirements
• Drives the development of analytical tools, utilizes analytical platform/dashboard to detect potentially unreliable data that may impact the validity of the trial results; performs analytic reviews as defined in scope of work and data acquisition plan, identifies root cause to systematically resolve data issues
• Monitors and communicates project progress to the Sponsor and project team including use of project status reports and tracking tools/metrics
• Ensures launch, delivery and completion of all Clinical Data Sciences activities and milestones according to contractual agreement and relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), guidelines, and regulations
• Review, maintain budget and identify out of scope for Clinical Sciences activities, raise to PM to be implemented in required change order
• Plans, manages, and requests Clinical Data Science resources for assigned projects
• Coordinates the work of the assigned Clinical Data Science team
• Develops and maintains project plans, specifications, and documentation in line with SOP requirements
• Maintains documentation on an ongoing basis and ensures that all TMF filing is up to date for necessary files
• Participates in, and presents at internal, Sponsor, third-party, and investigator meetings on behalf of clinical data science responsibilities
• Prepares input, and participates in proposal bid defense meetings and request for proposals on behalf of clinical data science responsibilities
• Plans for and creates necessary documentation to support internal and external audits; participates in such audits on behalf of clinical data sciences responsibilities
• Trains and mentors new or junior team members
• Maintains proficiency in Clinical Data Science systems and processes through regular training. May attend/represent the company at professional meetings/conferences
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned. Minimal travel may be required (up to 25%)

Additional Qualifications

• BA/BS in the biological sciences, computer sciences, mathematics, or data sciences and/or related disciplines in the natural science/health care space. MS degree is preferred. In lieu of degree, equivalent relevant work experience
• Clinical Data Science experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience in Clinical Data Science practices and relational database management software systems
• Strong knowledge of the drug development process and its impact on data quality, in particular risk-based approach, biometrics procedures, workflows
• Aptitude for understanding analytic modeling methods such as regression, classification and clustering
• Strong project management skills and knowledge of project management methodologies
• Strong analytical skills and knowledge of Artificial intelligence /machine learning methodologies preferred
• Demonstrated staff leadership skills
• Knowledge of ALCOA++ data quality principles
• Strong experience with protocol interpretation, data collection and data cleaning specification development
• Experienced with data analysis/data review and visualization tool sets including but not limited to Python, R, Spotfire, SAS
• Knowledge of medical terminology, clinical data, and ICH/GCP regulatory requirements for clinical studies, in particular requirements applicable to Clinical Data Sciences
• Proficiency in MS Windows navigation, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and email applications
• Effective oral and written communication and presentation skills
• Good organizational, planning, and time management skills with the ability to multitask under tight deadlines while providing attention to detail
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to change, to work independently, as well as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to make effective decisions and manage multiple priorities in a highly dynamic environment

Get to know Syneos Health

Over the past 5 years, we have worked with 94% of all Novel FDA Approved Drugs, 95% of EMA Authorized Products and over 200 Studies across 73,000 Sites and 675,000+ Trial patients.

No matter what your role is, you’ll take the initiative and challenge the status quo with us in a highly competitive and ever-changing environment. Learn more about Syneos Health.

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. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete any part of the application process, please contact [e-mail].