Sr Director/Director, Strategy & Delivery – Neurodegenerative, AD, Movement, ALS

Syneos Health

. Provide overall strategy and direction for clinical trials, processes, and procedures .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • United StatesSenior💰 $134,400 - $306,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading complex clinical research portfolios with a focus on neurodegenerative diseases, while providing scientific and regulatory oversight. Proven ability to develop strategic client engagement plans and drive operational excellence through advanced analytics and quality initiatives.

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Neurodegenerative ExperienceScientific/Regulatory OversightAdvanced AnalyticsFinancial StrategySenior Leadership

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Hard Skills

Clinical Trial StrategyProject/Therapeutic TrainingRisk ManagementBudget ManagementChange-Order Negotiations

Soft Skills

MentoringCoachingCollaborationInnovationAccountability

Tools & Technologies

SOP DevelopmentMedical/Scientific ToolsPerformance Tracking

Industry Keywords

Alzheimer’s DiseaseMovement DisordersALSQuality OversightDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide overall strategy and direction for clinical trials, processes, and procedures
Act as Scientific Director/consultant as required
Serve as a primary senior-level customer contact
Participate in customer proposals, RFIs, presentations, proposal defenses, and Steering Committees
Provide scientific/regulatory oversight and project/therapeutic training
Collaborate with Medical Writing on clinical development plans, protocols, investigator brochures, and medical/clinical reports
Coordinate medical/scientific input from external experts and consultants
Represent Syneos Health at industry meetings, speaking engagements, booth exhibitions, and through scientific or industry publications
Develop SOPs, medical/scientific tools, training, and staffing requirements
Serve as senior-most operational leader and strategic advisor for top-tier clients
Develop strategic client engagement plans and lead executive governance and high-impact escalations
Oversee strategic delivery of complex clinical research portfolios
Establish governance frameworks for risk management, performance tracking, and delivery checkpoints
Use advanced analytics to optimize delivery and operational improvements
Maintain accountability for portfolio financial health and profitability
Lead negotiations for change orders and out-of-scope activities
Inspire organizational innovation, accountability, and collaboration
Mentor senior project leaders and coach senior leaders
Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion
Lead strategic quality initiatives and enterprise-level solutions
Drive enterprise strategic initiatives, thought leadership, innovation, operational excellence, and transformational change management

Requirements

What you’ll need

Neurodegenerative experience in Alzheimer’s disease (AD), movement disorders, and ALS
Equivalent experience, skills, and/or education will also be considered
Ability to provide scientific/regulatory oversight and project/therapeutic training
Ability to lead complex and diverse clinical research project portfolios
Advanced analytics for risk identification and delivery optimization
Financial strategy, resource allocation, budget management, and change-order negotiations
Senior leadership, talent development, coaching, and mentoring
Quality and compliance oversight
Strategic initiative, innovation, and change-management experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Career development and progression
Supportive and engaged line management
Technical and therapeutic area training
Peer recognition and total rewards program
Inclusive culture
Company car or car allowance
Medical, dental, and vision health benefits
Company match 401(k)
Eligibility to earn commissions/bonus based on company and individual performance
Flexible paid time off (PTO)
Sick time