Sr. Director Head of Learning Integrated Operations & Business Analytics

Sr. Director Head of Learning Integrated Operations & Business Analytics Updated: July 24, 2026 Location: Bridgewater, NJ, United States Job ID: 14575 The Senior Director Head of Learning Operations will optimize operations streamlining engagement, scoping, budgeting, resource management, and reporting through technology and standardized workflows. This role leads to the design and rollout of repeatable processes, consolidates routine tasks into single effective operations vertically, and shares leading practices across internal teams, contractors and off-shore resources to drive efficiency and scalability. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Key Responsibilities Oversee day to day commercial operations across LS, ensuring accurate forecasting, budget management, margin tracking, and resource allocation to meet revenue and utilization targets. Analyze end to end commercial workflows across SIM, Medical & Commercial Writing, BD, Creative, Production, and Tech/AI to identify bottlenecks, reduce cost to serve, and improve throughput and commercial scalability. Centralize commercial intake, reporting, and vendor management to streamline cross COE operations, accelerate project activation, and reduce operational friction across the commercial lifecycle. Monitor utilization, project financials, and margin performance, adjusting staffing and budgets in real time to protect revenue, improve profitability, and ensure commercial delivery excellence. Lead modernization and integration of LS and MODAL reporting systems to create unified commercial dashboards, improve forecasting accuracy, and enable real time business decision making. Define and report on commercial performance metrics—including scalability opportunities, operational efficiency, client value delivery, and program ROI—using data driven insights and executive level dashboards. Develop and coach COE Leads on commercial analytics, operational KPIs, and monthly business performance reviews, establishing clear goals tied to revenue, margin, and operational efficiency. Lead the design and governance of commercial SOPs, best practices, and standardized templates across LS to ensure consistent delivery, operational scalability, and commercial compliance. Lead commercial performance reporting and operational reviews with Deployment Solutions leadership, ensuring clear visibility into revenue trends, delivery performance, risks, and cross COE alignment. Key Metrics to Monitor Project financials—budget adherence, cost variances, and profitability—to ensure on time, on budget delivery globally for LS and MODAL Resource utilization and staffing efficiency including FTE, contractor and off-shore utilization rates and capacity metrics across LS Globally/MODAL teams Operational cycle times, approval durations, and quality indicators (rework rates, client satisfaction, compliance outcomes) to gauge process efficiency and effectiveness Scalability opportunity analysis for LS and MODAL globally Additional Responsibilities Business Analytics: Leads ongoing business analytics discussions with COE Leads while standardizing commercial governance across COEs Financial & Commercial Operations: Revenue forecasting, budget tracking, manage billing, and drive profitability with variance and change order controls Reporting & Analytics: Centralize dashboards and executive reporting to monitor KPIs and inform data driven decisions Process, Governance & Quality: Define and enforce SOPs, SLAs, RACIs, and quality checkpoints to streamline handoffs and ensure compliance Systems, Tools & Data: Administer core tools, improve data hygiene, and automate workflows to reduce manual effort and duplication Vendor & Contractor Management: Source, onboard, and manage external talent with rate cards and performance metrics to reduce delivery risk Continuous Improvement: Run post mortems, track corrective actions, and share best practices to continually improve operational performance QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred in Business Administration, Health Sciences, Operations Management, or related field Up to 10–15% travel required for leadership meetings, operational reviews, and key stakeholder engagements 12 - 15 years of progressive experience in operations, learning, analytics, or commercial leadership within clinical research, life sciences, healthcare, or a regulated professional services environment Collaboration across teams and departments Relationship building and management Communication up/down/across organization Strategic mindset Workplace learning and technology expertise Problem solving/data analytics expertise People leadership Resource allocation and management Project management and organization skills Detail oriented and quality focused The annual base salary for this position ranges from $162,000 to $218,000. 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. At Syneos Health, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. At times, we will consider transferable skills from previous roles. Why Syneos Health? Here, you're a part of the big picture. You will collaborate with colleagues across clinical and commercial disciplines to guide premarket development through post-market commercial strategy. Every project is a chance to solve a new challenge, learn from your colleagues, and advance your career. The diversification and breadth of our new and existing partnerships create a multitude of career paths and employment opportunities. Join our game-changing, global company dedicated to creating better, smarter, faster ways to get biopharmaceutical therapies to patients. Experience the thrill of knowing that your everyday efforts are contributing to improving patients' lives around the world. W o r k H e r e M a t t e r s E v e r y w h e r e | How are you inspired to change lives? Syneos Health companies are affirmative action/equal opportunity employers (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled) At Syneos Health, we believe in providing an environment and culture in which Our People can thrive, develop and advance. 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. Discover what our more than 25,000 employees already know: work here matterseverywhere. We work hard,and smart, all in the name of getting much-needed therapies to thosewho need them most. A career with Syneos Health means your everyday workimprovespatients’ lives around the world. Selecting us as an employer secures acareer inwhich you’re guaranteed to: Syneos Health® is a leading fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization builtto accelerate customer success. We translate unique clinical, medical affairs and commercialinsights into outcomes to address modern market realities. To learn more visit syneoshealth.com . Syneos Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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