[Hiring] Patient Engagement Associate Director, Design And Innovation @Syneos Health Careers

Role Description

Patient Engagement Associate Director, Design And Innovation (Sponsor Dedicated/ Remote - US Based)

As Associate Director, Patient Engagement, you will serve as a strategic leader embedded within a sponsor's clinical development organization, responsible for integrating the patient voice across the full development lifecycle—from early molecule strategy through clinical execution and evidence generation.

• Redefine how patients shape drug development.
• Lead patient-focused drug development from within a pharmaceutical organization.
• Directly influence trial design, patient experience, and development decisions.
• Drive a global strategy for patient-focused trial design and evidence generation.
• Implement patient recruitment and retention strategies in clinical development planning.
• Analyze patient journeys and create co-designed engagement initiatives.
• Strengthen representation and inclusion across therapeutic areas and geographies.
• Manage enterprise-level change to scale patient engagement capabilities.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with various departments.
• Provide strategic input into policy and regulatory initiatives.
• Engage with patient advocacy groups and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in patient engagement, patient recruitment, or patient-centric clinical trial strategy within a pharmaceutical company.
• Demonstrated experience influencing cross-functional leaders and driving enterprise change.
• Strong understanding of global clinical development, regulatory frameworks, and operational decision-making.
• Proven ability to design and execute global, multi-functional patient engagement initiatives.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to translate complex scientific and regulatory concepts into clear strategy.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Data Science, Information Technology, or related field (preferred).
• Experience with digital health solutions, real-world data, and patient engagement technology (preferred).
• Prior leadership of large, global clinical development programs or transformation initiatives (preferred).

Benefits

• Company car or car allowance.
• Health benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision.
• Company match 401k.
• Eligibility to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Eligibility to earn commissions/bonus based on company and individual performance.
• Flexible paid time off (PTO) and sick time.