Description You’re driven, resourceful, and above all else – remarkably smart. In this role, you will conduct secondary (i.e., analytically and scientifically based) research and create high-quality project materials and customer deliverables. As an R&D Analyst, you’ll join the R&D Advisory Group within Syneos Health Consulting where you will help make life science R&D organizations and operations more efficient and effective across research, clinical, regulatory, quality and pharmacovigilance. You will: Help organizations in times of change, whether that is driven by a change in operating model, strategy, processes, technology, or a combination of these Build positive working relationships with customers, consulting staff, managers, leadership, and internal support teams Support leadership by creating project deliverables and managing customer relationships on a daily basis Identify customer challenges and opportunities Participate in the development of content for customer proposals Attend and participate in company-sponsored events, training and professional development opportunities, meetings, and other practice initiatives Actively take part in continuous improvement of the R&D Advisory operating process, and intellectual capital and service line capabilities and offerings Essential Requirements: Bachelor’s degree Experience in life sciences R&D processes Strong presentation skills Willing to travel 15-25% of the duration of an engagement Desired Requirements: Graduate degree in business or life sciences Work experience in the consulting, pharmaceutical or biotech industries Life sciences R&D operational experience Understanding of the end-to-end pharmaceutical/biotech value chain At Syneos Health, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. At times, we will consider transferable skills from previous roles. We also encourage you to join our Talent Network to stay connected to additional career opportunities. 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. Work Here Matters Everywhere | How are you inspired to change lives? Disclaimer: 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. Occasionally, required skills/experiences for jobs are expressed in brief terms. Any language contained herein is intended to fully comply with all obligations imposed by the legislation of each country in which it operates, including the implementation of the EU Equality Directive, in relation to the recruitment and employment of its employees. The Company is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, including the provision of reasonable accommodations, when appropriate, to assist employees or applicants to perform the essential functions of the job. Show more Show less

Description You’re driven, resourceful, and above all else – remarkably smart. In this role, you’ll join the R&D Advisory Group within Syneos Health Consulting where you will help make life science R&D organizations and operations more efficient and effective across research, clinical, regulatory, quality and pharmacovigilance. You’ll help organizations in times of change whether that is driven by a change in operating model, strategy, processes, technology or a combination of these. You will: Work with senior customer stakeholders to comprehend the customer’s business goals, processes, operations, and expectations Lead workstreams to complete a wide range of project activities and deliverables, including gap assessments and recommendations; business process design, optimization, and capture; and design and execution of change management and training initiatives Conduct quality management oversight of project deliverables Develop engagement strategies and plans and present findings and recommendations to team members Develop customer proposals, demonstrating a clear understanding of the needs and objectives, approach and solution, plus the commercial construct to deliver projects Develop content to leverage in business development opportunities with prospective customers Actively build networks of customers by utilizing social media, attending seminars and conferences, and through referrals Essential Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or business Extensive experience in consulting management in the life sciences, pharmaceutical/biotech consulting industry or equivalent industry role Experience working in one or more R&D operational roles either in industry or consulting Engagement management experience Experience developing controlled documents, such as SOPs, Work Instructions, and How-to-Guides Strong presentation and business development skills Desired Requirements: Master’s degree in life sciences or business Experience with designing and/or translating clinical development and operations processes into controlled documents At Syneos Health, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. At times, we will consider transferable skills from previous roles. We also encourage you to join our Talent Network to stay connected to additional career opportunities. 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. Work Here Matters Everywhere | How are you inspired to change lives? Disclaimer: 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. Occasionally, required skills/experiences for jobs are expressed in brief terms. Any language contained herein is intended to fully comply with all obligations imposed by the legislation of each country in which it operates, including the implementation of the EU Equality Directive, in relation to the recruitment and employment of its employees. The Company is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, including the provision of reasonable accommodations, when appropriate, to assist employees or applicants to perform the essential functions of the job. Show more Show less