Senior Medical Scientist – Remote, Protocol Design

About the role

Syneos Health is seeking a Senior Medical Scientist to work remotely on the development of protocol designs and medical data review plans. You will partner closely with the Medical Director and cross‑functional teams to ensure high‑quality medical oversight across clinical studies.

Key responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Medical Director to create Medical Management, Data Review, and Eligibility Review plans.
• Engage external experts and advisors to gather scientific input for plan development.
• Perform regular and ad‑hoc medical reviews of data listings, visualizations, and trends, documenting findings and identifying risks.
• Draft and manage medical data queries, review responses, and approve query closures.
• Assist in patient profile reviews, protocol deviation assessments, and preparation of Medical Review Summary reports.
• Lead or support medical data review and safety meetings, including slide preparation.
• Coordinate with Clinical Operations, Data Management, Drug Safety, Pharmacovigilance, and Project Management to manage scope, timelines, and deliverable quality.

Required profile

• Minimum 3 years of experience in protocol design and medical data review.
• Advanced proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
• Strong analytical abilities to interpret clinical data and identify trends.
• Excellent communication skills for interaction with internal teams, customers, and external experts.

Required skills

What we offer

• Fully remote work arrangement (100% remote).
• Opportunities for career development and progression within a global biopharmaceutical solutions organization.
• Supportive line management, peer recognition, and total rewards program.