Clinical Trial Lead - Single Client - Austria, Germany Or The Uk

Syneos Health

7-10 years

preferred by company

United Kingdom

10 Feb. 6, 2026

Job Description

Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Clinical Trial Lead – Single Client (Austria, Germany, or United Kingdom)

Updated: February 3, 2026
Location: Austria, Germany, or United Kingdom (Primary listing: London, UK)
Job ID: 25105144-OTHLOC-3526-2DR
Employment Model: Sponsor-Dedicated / Single Client Assignment
Travel: Approximately 25%
Company: Syneos Health®

Job Overview

Syneos Health® is a global biopharmaceutical solutions organization supporting the full clinical development lifecycle. We are seeking an experienced Clinical Trial Lead (CTL) to support a single, strategic client across Europe, with preferred locations in Austria, Germany, or the United Kingdom.

This role provides full project leadership for interdisciplinary clinical research studies, ensuring delivery excellence across quality, timelines, budget, and regulatory compliance. The Clinical Trial Lead acts as the primary operational interface between the sponsor and internal project teams.

This posting is intended for a future or pipeline opportunity. Qualified candidates will be considered as and when the role becomes available.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership and Client Management

Serve as Project Manager for assigned clinical trials, overseeing cross-functional study teams and ensuring alignment with sponsor expectations.
Act as the primary liaison between Syneos Health and the client, ensuring timely study start-up, execution, and closeout in line with contractual agreements.
Lead interdisciplinary teams to deliver study milestones on time, within scope, and within budget.
Develop and maintain strong client relationships to support ongoing and future business opportunities.

Clinical Trial Execution and Compliance

Ensure clinical studies are conducted in compliance with ICH-GCP, applicable SOPs, and global regulatory requirements.
Maintain full accountability for project deliverables across the study lifecycle.
Oversee quality, completeness, and inspection readiness of the Trial Master File (TMF).
Ensure accurate and timely maintenance of study information within clinical trial databases and systems.

Financial and Risk Management

Own financial oversight and performance of assigned projects, including budget tracking and forecasting.
Identify operational, quality, and timeline risks and implement proactive mitigation and contingency plans.
Coordinate deliverables across internal teams and external partners to address issues and maintain project momentum.

Planning, Reporting, and Governance

Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive project plans aligned with sponsor and internal requirements.
Plan, coordinate, and present in internal and external governance meetings.
Prepare and deliver high-quality project status reports for clients and senior management.
Support inspection readiness activities related to study conduct and project management.

Leadership and Talent Development

May line-manage project management staff and/or clinical monitoring team members, as required.
Provide leadership, guidance, and performance feedback to project team members.
Participate in bid defense meetings and business development activities as a proposed Clinical Trial Lead.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, or a related discipline; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience:
- Minimum 7–10 years of clinical research experience, including significant experience in clinical project or trial leadership roles.
- Proven experience within a CRO and/or sponsor-dedicated (FSP) environment is essential.
- Demonstrated experience managing global or regional clinical trials across Europe.
Strong knowledge of ICH-GCP, EU regulatory frameworks, and applicable country-specific regulations.
Direct therapeutic area expertise relevant to clinical development programs.
Experience managing clinical trial budgets, timelines, and cross-functional teams.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
High level of proficiency with clinical trial technologies and project management systems.
Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
Willingness and ability to travel approximately 25%, as required.

Why Join Syneos Health?

Syneos Health has supported 94% of all novel FDA-approved therapies and 95% of EMA-authorized products over the past five years, delivering more than 200 studies across 73,000 sites and 675,000+ patients worldwide.

The organization offers:

aStructured career development and progression opportunities
Supportive and engaged leadership
Therapeutic and technical training programs
A diverse, inclusive, and collaborative global work environment
Exposure to complex, high-impact clinical development programs

Additional Information

This job description is not exhaustive. Syneos Health reserves the right to assign additional duties as business needs evolve. Equivalent education, experience, and skills may be considered. This role does not constitute a contract of employment. Syneos Health is committed to equal employment opportunity and compliance with all applicable employment and disability legislation.aaaa

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