Therapeutic Area Head, General Medicine

Syneos Health

Multiple Locations
Base: $245,600.00 - $454,300.00; bonus/equity: eli...
Global clinical portfolio leadership
Operational excellence in clinical delivery
Therapeutic strategy development
The Therapeutic Area Head – General Medicine provides strategic, scientific, and operational leadership across a diverse global portfolio including Infectious Disease, Vaccines, Respiratory, Cell & Gene Therapy, and select Medical Device & Diagnostics programs

Job Summary

  • The Therapeutic Area Head – General Medicine provides strategic, scientific, and operational leadership across a diverse global portfolio including Infectious Disease, Vaccines, Respiratory, Cell & Gene Therapy, and select Medical Device & Diagnostics programs.
  • Syneos Health is committed to developing its people through career progression, supportive management, and a culture that values diversity, inclusion, and innovation.
  • The role offers a competitive salary range, comprehensive benefits including health coverage, 401k match, employee stock purchase plan, commissions/bonus, and flexible paid time off.

Matching Summary

The Therapeutic Area Head – General Medicine provides strategic, scientific, and operational leadership across a diverse global portfolio including Infectious Disease, Vaccines, Respiratory, Cell & Gene Therapy, and select Medical Device & Diagnostics programs.

Salary

Base: $245,600.00 - $454,300.00; Bonus/Equity: Eligibility to earn commissions/bonus based on performance; Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible PTO and sick time

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Global clinical portfolio leadership
  • Operational excellence in clinical delivery
  • Therapeutic strategy development
  • Client partnership management
  • Financial forecasting and resource optimization
  • Compliance with ICH/GCP standards

Nice-to-have

  • Inclusive culture and talent development
  • Innovation and delivery modernization
  • Cross-portfolio business development
  • Scientific authority in infectious disease and vaccines
  • Experience with advanced therapies and MD&D

Key Requirements

  • Advanced degree in Life Sciences or related field
  • 15+ years clinical research or clinical operations experience
  • Leadership of complex global clinical development programs
  • Expertise in infectious disease, vaccines, respiratory or advanced therapies
  • Strong business acumen and financial management skills
  • Knowledge of GCP/ICH guidelines and global regulatory expectations
  • Ability to travel approximately 30–35%

Work Rights

Not specified

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