Head of R&D and Scientific Strategy, Oncology

Head of R&D and Scientific Strategy, Oncology Updated: June 4, 2026 Location: USA-NC-Morrisville-Hybrid Job ID: 25101609 Description Head of R&D and Scientific Strategy, Oncology Under the guidance and direction of the Chief Scientific Officer (CSO), the VP is responsible for supporting or leading matrix teams or enterprise‑wide initiatives aimed at driving value by harnessing the Company’s scientific capabilities. The office of the CSO pulls together medical and scientific capabilities across the Company’s different functions and business units to create innovative solutions for customers and drive collaboration across the enterprise. Responsibilities include leading cross‑functional consortia, Lab‑to‑Life delivery, and cross‑business‑unit solutions development, managing the Biotechnology Customer Solutions Platform, and contributing to and executing on the Scientific Communications and Thought Leadership Strategy. The VP engages with senior management, customers, business development, and project teams to coordinate services and provide strategy for growth and consult as needed, and serves as a primary senior‑level contact for initiatives and teams. The VP participates in customer proposals, RFIs, presentations, proposal defenses, and steering committees, coordinates acquisition of medical/scientific input from outside experts, represents the Company at industry meetings and speaking engagements, publishes scientific articles, and ensures quality standards are maintained over all areas of responsibility. Job Responsibilities Acts as a primary senior‑level contact for initiatives and teams the VP is leading. Participates in customer proposals, Request for Information (RFIs), presentations, proposal defenses and steering committees. Coordinates the acquisition of necessary medical/scientific input from outside experts, consultants, and advisors. Represents the Company and the CSO office by attending industry meetings, speaking engagements, participating in booth exhibitions, and by publishing scientific or industry‑related articles in industry journals. Ensures quality standards are set and maintained over all areas of responsibility. Line management responsibilities include professional development and performance management of subordinate staff, delegating to and reviewing progress and performance of all direct reports. Other tasks and duties as determined appropriate by Executive Management. Qualifications MD, DO preferred. Extensive clinical development leadership experience in biopharma, CRO, or consulting; experience working inside a Pharma preferred. Extensive leadership experience in a clinical research organization, including clinical operations, business development, and management and/or senior management experience. Academic or industry experience in clinical medicine or drug development. Some experience in actively managing clinical research projects across functional areas preferred. Thorough knowledge of FDA regulations, drug development, and clinical monitoring procedures is necessary. Must have demonstrated proficiency with ICH/GCP guidelines. Excellent time management skills to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines delivering high quality work in a dynamic environment is essential. Requires excellent presentation, documentation and interpersonal skills as well as a team‑oriented approach. Experience working in a matrixed team environment is critical; requires strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), email, and voicemail. Superior presentation, documentation, negotiation, leadership and interpersonal skills with a strong team‑oriented approach. Ability to perform several tasks simultaneously to meet deadlines is necessary. Benefits Benefits may include a company car or car allowance, Health benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision, Company match 401k, eligibility to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan, eligibility to earn commissions/bonus based on company and individual performance, and flexible paid time off (PTO) and sick time. Eligibility for paid sick time may vary depending on where you work, and Syneos complies with all applicable federal, state, and municipal paid sick time requirements. Salary Range $204,600.00 - $378,600.00 Additional Information Tasks, duties, and responsibilities as listed in this job description are not exhaustive. The Company, at its sole discretion and with no prior notice, may assign other tasks, duties, and job responsibilities. Equivalent experience, skills, and/or education will also be considered so qualifications of incumbents may differ from those listed in the Job Description. The Company, at its sole discretion, will determine what constitutes as equivalent to the qualifications described above. Further, nothing contained herein should be construed to create an employment contract. 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, or disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr Syneos Health, Inc.