Syneos Health · 4 days ago
VP, Strategy & Delivery
USA-NC-Morrisville-Hybrid
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$205K/yr - $379K/yr
15+ years expSyneos Health is a leading fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization built to accelerate customer success. The VP, Strategy & Delivery provides strategic, scientific, and operational leadership for a defined segment, ensuring excellence in project delivery and driving segment-level growth and capability development in alignment with broader strategies.
BiotechnologyHealth CarePharmaceuticalTherapeutics
Responsibilities
Provide strategic and scientific oversight for proposals, RFIs, bid defenses, and therapeutic positioning within the assigned segment
Serve as Scientific Director or senior consultant when required, contributing clinical, regulatory, and therapeutic expertise
Guide development of clinical strategies, protocols, investigator brochures, and medical/clinical reports in partnership with Medical Writing and Medical Affairs
Coordinate input from external experts and advisors to strengthen segment credibility and competitive positioning
Support development of TCOE-based scientific tools, SOPs, training modules, and delivery frameworks specific to the assigned segment
Serve as the senior operational and scientific point of contact for strategic clients within the segment
Develop and execute client engagement plans that strengthen relationships and expand business opportunities
Participate in high-value proposal strategies, steering committees, and executive governance discussions
Present Syneos Health’s capabilities, thought leadership, and differentiators to clients and at scientific/industry forums
Partner with BD to identify and secure new business in targeted regions (e.g., expanding vaccines in EU/APAC, global ID programs, respiratory innovation)
Oversee delivery performance across the assigned segment’s portfolio
Lead governance frameworks to ensure risk mitigation, quality oversight, and delivery predictability
Use operational analytics to anticipate issues, optimize delivery strategies, and drive continuous improvement
Partner with the SVP TA Head to align segment delivery practices with broader General Medicine modernization initiatives (e.g., CGT/MD&D capability uplift, TCOE enhancements, conference strategy)
Oversee segment-level financial performance, including forecasting, profitability, and budget discipline
Support client negotiations for out-of-scope work, change orders, and strategic pricing discussions
Partner with Finance and Operations to optimize resource allocation across the segment
Lead a defined therapeutic segment and associated project leadership teams
Mentor senior project leaders (e.g., PDs, Directors) to strengthen scientific and operational leadership capabilities
Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and delivery excellence
Support succession planning and capability-building within the segment, especially for emerging areas such as vaccines, CGT, and respiratory medicine
Champion a culture of quality and adherence to ICH/GCP and regulatory requirements
Lead segment-level quality initiatives to reduce systemic risks and improve inspection readiness
Identify and operationalize process improvements aligned with the General Medicine TA modernization roadmap
Drive strategic initiatives within the segment, such as: Expansion of vaccine capabilities outside the U.S., Strengthening of CGT and MD&D central capabilities, Enhancing ID/respiratory scientific and operational depth, Improving GTM collateral and conference strategy in alignment with TCOEs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Nursing, or related discipline required
15+ years of clinical research, clinical operations, or project management experience in CRO, biotech, or pharmaceutical environments
Proven expertise within one or more Tx Area therapeutic segments (subs)
Demonstrated experience leading complex global clinical programs and senior project teams
Strong knowledge of FDA regulations, ICH/GCP guidelines, and global drug development standards
Exceptional executive communication, client relationship management, and stakeholder influence skills
Strong financial and strategic acumen with experience overseeing portfolio economics
Demonstrated track record of driving innovation, operational improvement, and organizational leadership
Ability to travel up to ~25–30%
Preferred
advanced degree preferred
Benefits
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
Flexible paid time off (PTO) and sick time
Company
Syneos Health
Syneos Health, the only fully integrated end-to-end clinical and commercial solution organization.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (26)
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$524.65M2023-09-28Private Equity
2023-05-10Acquired
2021-03-01Post Ipo Secondary· $524.65M
Leadership Team
Costa Panagos
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Bonello
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2026-01-09
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