Medical Strategist - Neurology

About the role

Syneos Health is hiring a Medical Strategist for Neurology. The role delivers medical and scientific contributions across clinical development programs and strategic partnerships, ensuring the medical integrity and scientific rigor of proposals, protocols and development plans. It works at program and opportunity level, supporting business development through RFP responses, bid defenses and client solutions, and reports to the Global Head of MSM or Global Medical Head.

Key responsibilities

• Act as medical lead in multidisciplinary teams responding to RFPs, covering study design, indication strategy and feasibility assessments, and give insight during bid defense and client consultations.
• Lead the development of clinical trial protocols, medical monitoring plans and other key deliverables, ensuring scientific accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Provide expert input on therapeutic feasibility, indication assessments and risk mitigation, and stay aware of the industry pipeline and scientific landscape.
• Be a key point of contact for medical and strategic questions throughout the proposal and trial lifecycle, and build strong relationships with clients.
• Collaborate with Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Biostatistics and Pharmacovigilance teams.
• Champion innovative approaches such as decentralized trials, adaptive design and digital biomarkers, and contribute to white papers, conference presentations and publications.

Required profile

• Medical degree (MD, DO or equivalent); additional training (PhD, MPH, MBA) is advantageous.
• 10-15 years of relevant experience in clinical research, with at least 5 years in a CRO or client-facing strategic role.
• Demonstrated experience in therapeutic strategy, protocol development and medical review.
• Ability to work with business development teams, present to clients and handle difficult conversations with stakeholders.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is essential; travel up to 60% may be required.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines, clinical trial design and global regulatory requirements.
• Therapeutic strategy, protocol development and medical review.
• Negotiation, influencing and advanced business acumen, with comfort in both sales and operational environments.