(Sr)Director, Strategy & Delivery - (South Korea)

Syneos Health® is a leading fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization built to accelerate customer success. We translate unique clinical, medical affairs and commercial insights into outcomes to address modern market realities.  

Our Clinical Development model brings the customer and the patient to the center of everything that we do. We are continuously looking for ways to simplify and streamline our work to not only make Syneos Health easier to work with, but to make us easier to work for.

Whether you join us in a Functional Service Provider partnership or a Full-Service environment, you’ll collaborate with passionate problem solvers, innovating as a team to help our customers achieve their goals. We are agile and driven to accelerate the delivery of therapies, because we are passionate to change lives.

Discover what our 29,000 employees, across 110 countries already know: 

WORK HERE MATTERS EVERYWHERE

Why Syneos Health

• We are passionate about developing our people, through career development and progression; supportive and engaged line management; technical and therapeutic area training; peer recognition and total rewards program.
• We are committed to our Total Self culture – where you can authentically be yourself. Our Total Self culture is what unites us globally, and we are dedicated to taking care of our people. 
• We are continuously building the company we all want to work for and our customers want to work with. Why? Because when we bring together diversity of thoughts, backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives – we’re able to create a place where everyone feels like they belong. 

Job Responsibilities

Provides oversight for all assigned projects to ensure study launch, conduct and closeout occur according to the Customer’s and company's contractual agreement. Ensures studies progress according to internal and Customer quality standards, SOPs, GCPs and ICH guidelines to fulfill all federal and local regulations.
• Forecasts, prioritizes and directs staff to achieve on-time sponsor deliverables with quality and in accordance with contracted scope and Customer expectations
• Collaborates with Therapeutic Strategy and Innovation team to provide operational input in support of proposal development and pricing—including the proposed operational strategy
• Drives preparation and facilitation of bid defense meetings in collaboration with Therapeutic Strategy and Innovation team and Business Development
• Provides oversight to project management teams in driving management of financial aspects of assigned projects—i.e., executed contracts, CNFs, change orders, forecasting, invoicing, etc.
• Actively mentors junior project delivery oversight staff in leadership skills, customer management skills, project management skills, Trusted Process compliance, and for project specific tasks.
• As necessary, troubleshoots difficulties which may arise in project conduct between the company and Customer and manages escalations appropriately. Facilitates team building and communication. Acts as a liaison and facilitator between other functional areas for overall operational issues.
• Develops and maintains knowledge of evolving trends related to therapeutic area, competitive landscape (e.g., standard of care) and drug development trends
• Provides support to teams in regularly and comprehensively assessing and mitigating risks on their projects to assure patient safety, data integrity and quality project delivery.
• Participates in corporate initiatives and/or represents Project Management in regional or business activities. Serves at subject matter expert in support of and may provide training on CSO Consortia Model.
• Participates in the project Risk Review meeting process.
• Liaises with Project Sponsors and teams to promote optimized application of project management disciplines and approaches within a fast-paced, high-tech environment
• Shares lessons learned and best practices across programs, building relationships with key stakeholder’s cross-functionally, across all levels
• Supports Change Management, including adjustments based on emerging business or technical opportunities and challenges
• Maintains senior management-level relationships with Customers via routine meetings (e.g., 1:1’s with counterparts), governance meetings and other forums Client Management & Business Development:
• Act as the senior executive operational leader and strategic partner for assigned clients, fostering long-term partnerships and growth.
• Lead executive client engagements, ensuring alignment of organizational solutions with client needs.
• Establish and maintain governance structures to enable seamless client communications and escalations.
• Present and position Syneos Health as a trusted strategic partner, driving innovation and growth.
• Lead high-stakes proposal development and strategic bid defenses for significant business opportunities.
• Collaborate with business development to identify and convert new strategic opportunities.
Outcomes:
• Strengthened executive client relationships and increased client retention.
• Expansion of strategic partnerships and significant growth in new business opportunities.
• Consistent achievement of superior client feedback.
• Project Delivery (Operational and Strategic Project Management):
• Lead the strategy, planning, and execution of a complex and diverse portfolio of clinical research projects.
• Oversee high-impact risk reviews, financial assessments, and strategic delivery checkpoint meetings.
• Utilize data-driven insights to identify risks and opportunities and develop mitigation strategies.
• Provide executive mentorship to project leaders, driving operational excellence and strategic thinking.
Outcomes:
• Delivery of complex, high-value projects on time, within budget, and to high-quality standards.
• Advanced risk mitigation strategies and enhanced portfolio performance.
• Increased organizational capability through effective executive mentorship.
• Financial Stewardship (Budgeting, Forecasting, and Resource Management):
• Maintain accountability for the financial health of a broader and more complex project portfolio.
• Lead financial strategies to optimize resource allocation, profitability, and budget adherence.
• Proactively negotiate strategic change orders and manage out-of-scope activities.
• Ensure financial strategies align with long-term organizational goals.
Outcomes:
• Enhanced financial performance and profitability across the portfolio.
• Accurate and insightful financial forecasting.
• Effective management of scope changes with minimal exposure.
Leadership & Team Development:
• Inspire and lead a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
• Develop and mentor senior project leaders, fostering a pipeline of future executive talent.
• Provide strategic guidance and feedback to drive continuous improvement and innovation.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion within project teams.
Outcomes:
• High engagement and retention of senior project talent.
• Increased organizational capability through leadership development.
• Positive recognition from cross-functional leaders and stakeholders.
Quality & Compliance:
• Lead by example in driving a culture of quality and compliance.
• Ensure data-driven risk management and proactive quality initiatives.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to resolve systemic quality issues. Outcomes:
• Proactive risk mitigation and compliance with critical milestones.
• Effective resolution of quality improvement and corrective actions.
• Strategic Initiatives and Innovation:
• Lead and influence high-impact corporate and departmental initiatives.
• Provide thought leadership to align GPM strategies with broader organizational goals.
• Drive innovation and operational excellence in project delivery.
• Champion and guide change management efforts across systems and processes.
Outcomes:
• Successful implementation of strategic initiatives.
• Enhanced organizational innovation and system adoption.

We are always excited to connect with great talent. This posting is intended for a [possible] upcoming opportunity rather than a live role. By expressing your interest, you'll be added to our talent pipeline and considered should this role become available.

Get to know Syneos Health

Over the past 5 years, we have worked with 94% of all Novel FDA Approved Drugs, 95% of EMA Authorized Products and over 200 Studies across 73,000 Sites and 675,000+ Trial patients.

No matter what your role is, you’ll take the initiative and challenge the status quo with us in a highly competitive and ever-changing environment. Learn more about Syneos Health.

http://www.syneoshealth.com

Additional Information

Tasks, duties, and responsibilities as listed in this job description are not exhaustive.  The Company, at its sole discretion and with no prior notice, may assign other tasks, duties, and job responsibilities. Equivalent experience, skills, and/or education will also be considered so qualifications of incumbents may differ from those listed in the Job Description.  The Company, at its sole discretion, will determine what constitutes as equivalent to the qualifications described above.   Further, nothing contained herein should be construed to create an employment contract.  Occasionally, required skills/experiences for jobs are expressed in brief terms.  Any language contained herein is intended to fully comply with all obligations imposed by the legislation of each country in which it operates, including the implementation of the EU Equality Directive, in relation to the recruitment and employment of its employees.  The Company is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, including the provision of reasonable accommodations, when appropriate, to assist employees or applicants to perform the essential functions of the job.