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Associate Director Of Real World Evidence (Sponsor Dedicated/Remote-Us)

Syneos Health
Syneos Health
7-10 years
$114,000 – $210,900
10 Jan. 12, 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

Associate Director – Real World Evidence (Sponsor-Dedicated) | Remote – USA (Iowa)

Company: Syneos Health
Location: Remote – USA (Iowa)
Job ID: 25104754
Updated: January 9, 2026


About Syneos Health

Syneos Health® is a global, fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization focused on accelerating drug development and improving patient outcomes. With 29,000 employees across 110 countries, we combine clinical, medical affairs, and commercial expertise to deliver innovative solutions addressing today’s complex healthcare challenges.


Role Overview

Syneos Health is seeking an Associate Director of Real World Evidence (RWE) to lead a sponsor-dedicated, US-based remote team. This role provides leadership, technical guidance, and operational oversight for real-world data (RWD) analytics, observational research, and RWE initiatives across the drug development lifecycle.


Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Development

  • Lead and mentor a cross-functional RWE team, managing performance, professional development, and HR activities.

  • Oversee onboarding, training, and ongoing competency development.

  • Optimize workloads, manage FSP project budgets, and allocate resources efficiently.

  • Serve as a point of escalation and ensure effective communication between Sponsor and FSP teams.

Scientific & Technical Oversight

  • Provide guidance on RWE analytics, epidemiology, study design, and operational execution.

  • Ensure delivery of high-quality RWE workstreams, aligned with timelines, standards, and project objectives.

  • Review project workloads and support high-priority RWE initiatives.

Process & Compliance Management

  • Promote continuous improvement in documentation, quality control, and operational processes.

  • Ensure adherence to regulatory, sponsor, and company policies.

  • Balance strategic priorities with operational execution to maximize efficiency and outcomes.


Qualifications

Required:

  • Proven experience leading scientific, analytical, or operational teams.

  • Expertise in RWE, RWD sources (claims, EHR, registries, clinico-genomic), and applications across clinical, regulatory, safety, and commercial contexts.

  • Experience in observational research, epidemiology, or real-world analytics.

  • Skilled at navigating cross-functional, matrixed teams, including remote work environments.

Preferred:

  • Advanced degree in data science, quantitative sciences, epidemiology, life sciences, or related field.

  • Experience supporting RWE in Sponsor, biotech, pharmaceutical, consulting, or CRO environments.

  • Familiarity with FSP or Sponsor-dedicated delivery models.

  • Strong influencing, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Experience: 7–10 years in RWE, observational research, or related scientific/analytical roles.


Why Join Syneos Health

  • Lead a high-performing RWE team in a fully remote role.

  • Influence real-world evidence strategy and operational excellence across the drug development lifecycle.

  • Access professional growth, mentorship, and a collaborative culture that values innovation and inclusion.

  • Competitive salary: $114,000 – $210,900, plus benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k match, employee stock purchase plan, flexible PTO, and performance-based incentives.


Syneos Health Impact

Over the past 5 years, Syneos Health has supported 94% of novel FDA-approved drugs, 95% of EMA-authorized products, and 200+ clinical studies across 73,000 sites with 675,000+ trial participants. We empower our employees to drive meaningful impact on patient outcomes worldwide.


Apply Now: Advance your career leading RWE initiatives in a sponsor-dedicated, fully remote setting.