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Medical Scientist (12 Month Fixed Term Contract- Uk And Canada Only)

Syneos Health
Syneos Health
2 years
preferred by company
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

Medical Scientist – 12-Month Fixed Term Contract (UK & Canada Only)

Updated: February 3, 2026
Location: London, United Kingdom / Canada (Applicants must be local with no sponsorship required)
Job ID: 25104918-OTHLOC-3526-2DR
Employment Type: Fixed-Term Contract – 12 Months (Renewable Based on Performance & Budget)


About the Role

Syneos Health is seeking a qualified Medical Scientist (MD) to join our clinical development teams on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role is open exclusively to candidates based in the UK or Canada and requires at least 2 years of direct patient care experience post-residency.

The Medical Scientist will collaborate closely with Medical Directors, clinical operations, data management, pharmacovigilance, and project management teams to ensure high-quality medical data review, safety assessment, and eligibility verification across ongoing clinical trials. This is an opportunity to contribute to a patient-centric clinical development model while ensuring regulatory compliance and data integrity.


Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with Medical Directors to develop Medical Plans, including Medical Management Plans, Medical Data Review Plans, and Eligibility Review Plans.

  • Engage with external experts and advisors to acquire necessary medical/scientific input for plan development.

  • Conduct regular and ad-hoc medical review of clinical data, analyze trends, identify risks, and document findings.

  • Author, review, and approve medical data queries in collaboration with Medical Directors.

  • Assist in patient profile reviews, protocol deviation assessments, and preparation of Medical Review Summary reports.

  • Prepare materials and support medical data review and safety review meetings, including slide preparation.

  • Manage project scope, objectives, and quality of deliverables to meet study milestones and timelines.

  • Serve as primary liaison between internal teams, customers, and vendors for medical data and eligibility reviews.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional study teams to identify data integrity or patient safety risks, escalating issues as necessary.

  • Participate in Trusted Process meetings, internal audits, and potentially external audits.

  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of protocol designs, disease-specific terminology, and pathology.

  • Adhere to ICH, GCP, and data privacy guidelines, as well as all enterprise and customer SOPs and work instructions.


Required Qualifications & Experience

  • Medical Degree (MD) is required.

  • Minimum 2 years of direct patient care experience post-residency.

  • Proven experience in medical data review, patient safety assessment, and clinical study support.

  • Strong understanding of scientific principles to perform high-quality medical data analysis.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to convey complex medical data clearly.

  • Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other clinical software tools.

  • Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing project scopes in a dynamic, regulated environment.

  • Self-starter with problem-solving skills and the ability to escalate issues appropriately.

  • Knowledge of drug development processes and familiarity with ICH/GCP guidelines preferred.

  • Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills to work effectively within cross-functional teams.


Why Join Syneos Health

Syneos Health is a fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization dedicated to accelerating the delivery of life-changing therapies worldwide. With 29,000 employees across 110 countries, our teams collaborate to deliver innovative solutions that positively impact patients’ lives.

We offer:

  • Career development and progression opportunities

  • Supportive leadership and peer recognition

  • Technical and therapeutic area training

  • A culture of inclusion where employees are encouraged to be their authentic selves


Additional Information

  • This job description provides a summary of responsibilities; additional duties may be assigned.

  • Equivalent combinations of education, skills, and experience will be considered.

  • Syneos Health is committed to equal employment opportunities and compliance with applicable labor laws and regulations.

  • Reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals as required by law.


Job Summary:
This role is ideal for a Medical Scientist (MD) with clinical experience post-residency seeking to contribute to high-impact clinical trial projects in the UK or Canada on a fixed-term basis.aa