SUB-REGIONAL SENIOR/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CLINICAL OPERATIONS - ITA/ESP/FRA/NL/BEL

Senior Executive Director, Country Clinical Operations ESP / ITA / FRA / NL / BEL Syneos Health is a leading fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization built to accelerate customer success. We translate unique clinical, medical affairs and commercial insights into outcomes to address modern market realities. Our Clinical Development model brings the customer and the patient to the center of everything that we do. We are continuously looking for ways to simplify and streamline our work to not only make Syneos Health easier to work with, but to make us easier to work for. Whether you join us in a Functional Service Provider partnership or a Full-Service environment, you’ll collaborate with passionate problem solvers, innovating as a team to help our customers achieve their goals. We are agile and driven to accelerate the delivery of therapies, because we are passionate to change lives. Job Responsibilities STRATEGIC Engages strategically and cross-functionally to step up country delivery and performance with, amongst others, Site Identification, Site Contracts, Site Payments, Site Activation Management, Site Relationships, Global Clinical Trial Management, Global Central Resourcing Management, Talent Acquisition, and Project Management. Oversees country Book of Work to uphold project delivery reliability and efficiency, especially for, but not limited to, the achievement of deliverables on-time and on-quality. Drives country clinical delivery to support and complement project financial performance, particularly as it relates to clinical operations’ services. Ensures country service consistency, quality, efficacy, and effectiveness by bringing about a balanced and optimal team composition. Acts as point of contact (POC) for country escalations coming from the clinical organization’s stakeholders. Identifies risks and removes barriers to finding solutions to country delivery and performance challenges. Consults with relevant parties to recommend and lead the implementation of inventive solutions in startup and monitoring delivery processes. Works in partnership with the Sites and Patients’ team, Project Delivery Leaders, and, if applicable, the Regional General Management team. LEADERSHIP Demonstrates visible leadership of country team and across organizational collaborations. Brings about commitment and accountability to country, project, and business performance in decision-making. Oversees and manages country financial performance to ensure departmental targets are met. Establishes country team organization, RACI, and communication channels. Fosters collaboration within Sites and Patients’ country and region. Reinforces Syneos Health’s culture of engagement. Advances country talent optimization. Fosters awareness and visibility of Syneos Health culture. SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTISE Acts as country operations subject matter expert (SME) by demonstrating knowledge of country operational processes. Consults and supports the Proposal / Business Development teams. Serves as sponsor country affiliate POC. Establishes Key Opinion Leader (KOL) and Regulatory Authority relationships. Engages with applicable industry network. May serve as an office location site head and/or as office administrator for country legal entity. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, nursing degree, or equivalent related experience. Extensive clinical research experience in a contract research organization, pharmaceutical or Biotechnology Company. Extensive knowledge of and experience with GCP / ICH guidelines. Demonstrated excellent strategic, leadership, and tactical skills. Knowledge of financial concepts related to forecasting, budgeting, and project budgeting. Excellent time management, technical and organizational skills. Demonstrated ability to self-direct tasks and set direction for others. Capacity to understand and communicate project concepts. Ability to anticipate and address critical issues. Must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Requires excellent diligence, accuracy, and organizational skills. Ability to travel as necessary (approximately 20%). 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr