
Research Science Liaison
Syneos Health Commercial Solutions · United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $100,000 / year
- United States
Job highlights
- Build strong relationships with clinical trial sites.
- Accelerate clinical study completion and patient enrollment.
- Implement effective local and regional recruitment strategies.
- Deliver medical and scientific education to trial sites.
- Requires advanced science degree and clinical trial experience.
About the role
Research Science Liaison
Researched and relatable, science-driven and social, you’re an extroverted expert.
If there’s one thing your preparation in earning your advanced degree has taught you, it’s how to evolve your expertise rapidly and stay at the forefront of your field. Forging new relationships and establishing rapport with thought leaders comes naturally to you and you like being around people. Poised and articulate, you are a listener, an educator, and a gifted cultivator of new and exciting opportunities grounded in science. You’ve got what it takes to be a Research Science Liaison with Syneos Health.
Responsibilities
- Establishes and maintains strong working relationships with Principal Investigators (PIs), Study Coordinators and clinical trial sites to support the enrollment and conduct of our client’s clinical studies.
- Identify appropriate patients and their treating physicians, support acceleration of clinical studies completion through identification of new clinical sites, collaboration with existing sites, and/or enrollment of appropriate patients in client-sponsored clinical trials.
- Works with our client Clinical Development and Clinical Operations leads and trial sites to understand and implement study protocols effectively with the aim to accelerate recruitment and enrollment activity.
- Partners with sites to develop and implement effective local and regional subject recruitment strategies, suggest local outreach options, facilitate escalation of investigator questions/concerns, recruitment/retention initiatives and clinical site & investigators meetings as it relates to recruitment strategies.
- Delivers medical / scientific education, based on study specific engagement plan, as required, to trial sites and provides input to key internal stakeholders on training materials for clinical trials, therapeutic areas, and disease state as outlined by our client; suggest and support implementation of local outreach options.
Requirements
- Advanced science degree required (PhD, PharmD, MD, NP, PA or equivalent), MD, PhD, PharmD highly preferred.
- Relevant clinical trial experience.
- Proven ability to interact with Key Opinion Leaders and all HCPs.
- Experience in clinical research, patient recruitment, or investigational site management.
- Must be able and have flexibility to travel.
- Knowledge of clinical trial/research design, conduct and understanding clinical study results.
- Spanish Speaking Preferred.
Salary and Benefits
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $X to $Y. The base salary range represents the anticipated low and high of the Syneos Health range for this position. Actual salary will vary based on various factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. In addition, some positions may include eligibility to earn commissions/bonus based on company and / or individual performance.
At Syneos Health, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. At times, we will consider transferable skills from previous roles. We also encourage you to join our Talent Network to stay connected to additional career opportunities.
Why Syneos Health? Here, you’re a part of the big picture. You will collaborate with colleagues across clinical and commercial disciplines to guide premarket development through post-market commercial strategy. Every project is a chance to solve a new challenge, learn from your colleagues, and advance your career. The diversification and breadth of our new and existing partnerships create a multitude of career paths and employment opportunities. Join our game-changing, global company dedicated to creating better, smarter, faster ways to get biopharmaceutical therapies to patients. Experience the thrill of knowing that your everyday efforts are contributing to improving patients’ lives around the world.
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Syneos Health has a voluntary COVID-19 vaccination policy. We strongly encourage all employees to be fully vaccinated. Additionally, certain local governments or Syneos Health customers may have vaccine requirements that apply to some of our employees. These employees are required to submit proof of vaccination to Syneos Health and maintain compliance with these requirements.
At Syneos Health, we believe in providing an environment and culture in which Our People can thrive, develop and advance. We reward and recognize our people by providing valuable benefits and a quality-of-life balance. The benefits for this position will include a competitive compensation package, Health benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision, Company match 401k, flexible paid time off (PTO) and sick time. Because certain states and municipalities have regulated paid sick time requirements, eligibility for paid sick time may vary depending on where you work. Syneos Health complies with all applicable federal, state, and municipal paid sick time requirements.
Key skills/competency
- Clinical Trial Management
- Patient Recruitment
- Investigational Site Management
- Key Opinion Leader Engagement
- Medical Education
- Clinical Research Design
- Relationship Building
- Advanced Science Degree
- Communication Skills
- Strategic Planning
Skills & topics
- Research Science Liaison
- Clinical Trials
- Patient Recruitment
- Investigational Sites
- Key Opinion Leaders
- Medical Education
- Clinical Research
- PharmD
- PhD
- MD
- Travel
- Healthcare
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight advanced degrees and clinical trial experience.
- Showcase KOL interaction: Emphasize experience engaging with Key Opinion Leaders.
- Demonstrate recruitment success: Detail your patient recruitment and site management achievements.
- Prepare for travel: Confirm your willingness and flexibility to travel extensively.
- Practice communication: Be ready to articulate scientific concepts clearly and concisely.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What is the required educational background for the Research Science Liaison role at Syneos Health?
- The Research Science Liaison role at Syneos Health requires an advanced science degree, such as a PhD, PharmD, MD, NP, or PA. An MD, PhD, or PharmD is highly preferred for this position.
- Does Syneos Health offer remote work options for the Research Science Liaison position?
- The job description states that the candidate must be able and have flexibility to travel, indicating that this role is not fully remote and likely requires significant on-site presence and travel to clinical trial sites.
- What is the importance of Spanish language skills for this role?
- While not a strict requirement, Spanish speaking skills are preferred for the Research Science Liaison position. This suggests that the role may involve engaging with diverse patient populations or sites where Spanish proficiency would be beneficial for communication.
- How does Syneos Health approach diversity and inclusion in its hiring process?
- Syneos Health is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. They encourage applications even if your experience doesn't align perfectly, considering transferable skills. They are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
- What kind of benefits can I expect as a Research Science Liaison at Syneos Health?
- Syneos Health offers a competitive compensation package, health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision), a company match for 401k, and flexible paid time off (PTO) and sick time. They aim to provide an environment where employees can thrive, develop, and advance.
- What is the role of a Research Science Liaison in clinical trials?
- A Research Science Liaison establishes relationships with clinical trial sites and investigators to support patient enrollment and study conduct. They help develop recruitment strategies, deliver scientific education, and facilitate communication to accelerate trial completion.
- Is there a salary range provided for the Research Science Liaison position?
- Yes, the job description states an annual base salary range of $X to $Y, noting that the actual salary will vary based on candidate qualifications, skills, and other factors. Some positions may also include eligibility for commissions or bonuses.