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Sr Medical Scientist

Syneos Health
Syneos Health
0-2 years
Not Disclosed
10 Jan. 5, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Remote Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/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

Senior Medical Scientist | Clinical Data Review & Medical Oversight | Remote (USA – NY)

Location: USA – New York (Remote)
Job Type: Full-Time
Job ID: 25101743


About Syneos Health

Syneos Health® is a fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization, providing clinical development, medical affairs, and commercial expertise globally. Our focus is accelerating patient-centric clinical trials while delivering high-quality outcomes for sponsors.

With 29,000 employees across 110 countries, Syneos Health fosters a culture of collaboration, innovation, and professional growth, supporting employees to thrive in a competitive clinical research landscape.


Role Overview

The Senior Medical Scientist partners with Medical Directors to provide clinical and scientific input across early- and late-stage clinical development programs. This role ensures data integrity, protocol adherence, and scientific quality of clinical trial data, supporting medical management, safety review, and eligibility review activities.

The Senior Medical Scientist collaborates closely with Clinical Operations, Data Management, Pharmacovigilance, and Project Management teams, providing guidance, performing medical data review, and identifying risks to patient safety or trial integrity.


Key Responsibilities

Medical Data Review & Oversight

  • Develop Medical Plans, including Medical Management Plan, Medical Data Review Plan, and Eligibility Review Plan, in collaboration with the Medical Director.

  • Perform regular and ad-hoc medical data reviews, analyzing trends, identifying risks, and documenting findings.

  • Author medical queries, review query responses, and approve closures in coordination with the Medical Director.

  • Assist in reviewing patient profiles, protocol deviations, and other study-level data, contributing to Medical Review Summary reports.

Collaboration & Project Management

  • Serve as the primary interface between internal teams, customers, and vendors for medical data review and eligibility activities.

  • Participate in safety review meetings, Trusted Process meetings, and audits, preparing slides and supporting documentation as needed.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify risks to data integrity or subject safety, escalating concerns promptly.

Scientific Expertise & Compliance

  • Acquire in-depth knowledge of protocol designs, disease-specific terminology, and pathology.

  • Ensure compliance with ICH/GCP guidelines, regulatory requirements, and data privacy standards.

  • May manage a limited number of direct reports, participate in hiring, and mentor junior staff.


Required Qualifications

  • Advanced degree in Life Sciences, Medicine, or equivalent; relevant clinical experience preferred.

  • Experience with medical data review, clinical trial operations, or scientific oversight.

  • Strong knowledge of clinical trial methodology, safety review, and regulatory requirements.

  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and analytical skills.

  • Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and work independently in a remote environment.

Travel: Minimal, as required for business or audit meetings.


Why Join Syneos Health

  • Contribute to scientifically rigorous clinical trials across multiple therapeutic areas.

  • Collaborate with Medical Directors and cross-functional teams to ensure clinical and regulatory excellence.

  • Access career growth, professional development, and leadership opportunities.

  • Enjoy comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k matching, stock purchase plans, flexible PTO, and performance-based incentives.


Apply Now

Express your interest to join Syneos Health as a Senior Medical Scientist, providing clinical and scientific expertise to ensure high-quality, compliant, and patient-focused clinical trials.