Senior Medical Scientist

Syneos Health group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading clinical research organization in Greater London is seeking a Sr Medical Scientist to support early and late-stage clinical development. Responsibilities include protocol design, oversight of study execution, and ensuring scientific integrity in clinical trials. Ideal candidates have a strong background in life sciences, extensive experience in multinational studies, and excellent communication skills. Join a dynamic team and contribute to innovative clinical research efforts!

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Clinical Scientist or similar role.
• Experience working on multinational studies and cross‑functional teams.
• Practical experience in epidemiologic/observational study design.

Responsibilities

• Support or lead studies including protocol development and vendor coordination.
• Ensure high standards of study execution focusing on quality and data integrity.
• Collaborate globally across multiple regions.

Skills

Excellent English communication skills

Strong cross‑functional collaboration abilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or a health-related field

Master’s/MBA

PharmD/PhD

MD/DO

Job description

Overview

Sr Medical Scientist - protocol designer, study execution - Sponsor-dedicated

Job Responsibilities

• Support or lead studies of varying complexity, including protocol development, vendor coordination, study planning, oversight, data review, and preparation of regulatory documents, reports, and publications.
• Ensure high standards of study execution with focus on quality, data integrity, safety, and process compliance.
• Collaborate in a global environment across multiple regions.
• Contribute to cross‑program discussions to promote consistency across studies and therapeutic areas.
• Identify and resolve operational issues, escalating when necessary.
• Provide operational input on tactical study execution and support engagement with external partners.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or a health-related field with 5+ years of experience; OR Master’s/MBA with 3+ years; OR PharmD/PhD with 2+ years; OR MD/DO with 1+ year.
• Experience in a Clinical Scientist or similar role.
• Experience working on multinational studies and cross‑functional teams.
• Practical experience in epidemiologic/observational study design and conduct.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple studies.
• Strong understanding of clinical research, GCP, monitoring, and regulatory operations.
• Demonstrated ability to author study protocols and study-related documents.
• Knowledge of statistics, data analysis, and vendor management.

Skills

• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong cross‑functional collaboration abilities.

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.

Summary

Partners with Medical Director to provide clinical and scientific input to early and late-stage clinical development programs with an emphasis on protocol-specific requirements and ensuring the scientific integrity and data quality of clinical trials by using scientific knowledge. Collaborates with Medical Director(s) and other team members on data reviews, and other Medical Management activities to ensure the successful execution and conduct of clinical trials.