Syneos Health · 2 days ago
PATIENT ENGAGEMENT ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, DESIGN AND INNOVATION (Sponsor Dedicated/ Remote - US Based)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$114K/yr - $211K/yr
5+ years expSyneos Health is a leading fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization built to accelerate customer success. The Associate Director, Patient Engagement will serve as a strategic leader within a sponsor’s clinical development organization, responsible for integrating the patient voice across the full development lifecycle and influencing trial design and patient experience.
BiotechnologyHealth CarePharmaceuticalTherapeutics
Responsibilities
Redefine How Patients Shape Drug Development
A global strategy for patient‑focused trial design, patient experience enhancement, and patient‑centered evidence generation
Sponsor‑side patient recruitment and retention strategies embedded directly into clinical development planning and execution
Patient journey analytics, inclusion frameworks, and co‑designed engagement initiatives that improve recruitment performance, reduce participant burden, and increase trial satisfaction
Strategies to strengthen representation and inclusion across therapeutic areas and geographies
Enterprise‑level change management to scale patient engagement capabilities, standardize best practices, and modernize the clinical trial experience
Cross‑functional collaboration with Clinical Operations, Clinical Research, Regulatory, Data Science, Medical Affairs, Public Affairs, Commercial, and Corporate Affairs
Strategic input into policy and regulatory initiatives related to PFDD, PFMD, the 21st Century Cures Act, PDUFA VII, digital health, and real‑world evidence
Engagement with patient advocacy groups, caregivers, and external stakeholders to support long‑term trust and advocacy
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Advanced degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Data Science, Information Technology, or related field
Experience with digital health solutions, real‑world data, and patient engagement technology
Prior leadership of large, global clinical development programs or transformation initiatives
Benefits
Company car or car allowance
Health benefits to include 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
Company
Syneos Health
Syneos Health, the only fully integrated end-to-end clinical and commercial solution organization.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$524.65M2023-09-28Private Equity
2023-05-10Acquired
2021-03-01Post Ipo Secondary· $524.65M
Leadership Team
Costa Panagos
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Bonello
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2026-01-09
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