Sr Director/Director, Strategy & Delivery (Neurodegenerative exp - AD, Movement and ALS)

Syneos Health is seeking a Sr Director/Director, Strategy & Delivery with neurodegenerative experience in Alzheimer's disease, movement disorders, and ALS. This role may focus on pre-award or post-award, depending on business needs. Job Responsibilities Provides overall strategy and direction for clinical trials, processes, and procedures. Acts as Scientific Director/consultant as required by project needs. Serves as primary senior-level contact for customers. Participates in customer proposals, RFIs, presentations, proposal defenses, and Steering Committees. Provides scientific/regulatory oversight and project/therapeutic training to project teams. Interacts and collaborates with the Medical Writing department to prepare clinical development plans, protocols, investigator brochures, and medical/clinical reports. Coordinates acquisition of necessary medical/scientific input from outside experts/consultants/advisors. Represents the Company at industry meetings, speaking engagements, and booth exhibitions. Participates in SOP development, medical/scientific tool creation, training, and staffing requirements. Interacts with senior management to provide scientific/medical input to other departments. Executive Client Management & Business Development Serves as senior-most operational leader and strategic advisor for top-tier clients. Develops and implements strategic client engagement plans to drive long-term partnerships and organizational growth. Leads executive governance, resolving high-impact escalations and delivering innovative solutions. Presents Syneos Health as a leader in clinical development solutions. Oversees and influences high-stakes proposal development and bid defense strategies. Partners with senior business development leaders to secure significant new business and enterprise-wide solutions. Strategic Project Delivery Oversight Defines and oversees strategic direction for delivery of a complex and diverse portfolio of clinical research projects. Establishes governance frameworks for risk management, performance tracking, and strategic delivery checkpoints. Utilizes advanced analytics to identify risks, optimize delivery strategies, and drive operational improvements. Provides executive leadership to ensure high-quality project outcomes and adherence to corporate objectives. Financial Leadership Maintains accountability for financial health of a complex and high-value portfolio. Develops and implements strategic financial strategies to optimize profitability, resource allocation, and budget management. Leads executive negotiations for change orders and out-of-scope activities. Ensures financial strategies align with long-term corporate objectives. Organizational Leadership & Talent Development Inspires and leads a culture of innovation, accountability, and collaboration across the organization. Mentors and develops senior project leaders, fostering a pipeline of future executive talent. Provides strategic guidance and coaching to senior leaders, driving leadership excellence. Champions diversity, equity, and inclusion within project teams and organizational leadership. Quality & Compliance Excellence Leads by example in embedding a culture of quality and compliance. Oversees strategic quality initiatives to mitigate risks and ensure project excellence. Collaborates with senior stakeholders to address systemic quality issues and implement enterprise-level solutions. Strategic Initiatives and Organizational Innovation Leads and influences enterprise-level strategic initiatives. Provides thought leadership to align GPM strategies with corporate objectives. Drives innovation and operational excellence across project delivery. Champions transformational change management efforts. Benefits Company car or car allowance Health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) Company match 401k Eligibility to earn commissions/bonus based on company and individual performance Flexible paid time off (PTO) and sick time Job Data by YubHub