Engagement Manager US - R&D Advisory

Updated: February 25, 2026
Location: Bridgewater, NJ, United States
Job :13490-OTHLOC-Ce9wYfwB

You’re driven, resourceful, and above all else – remarkably smart.

In this role, you’ll join the R&D Advisory Group within Syneos Health Consulting, where you will help make life science R&D organizations and operations more efficient and effective across research, clinical, regulatory, quality and pharmacovigilance. You will help organizations in times of change, whether that is driven by a change in operating model, strategy, processes, technology, or a combination of these.

You will:

• Work with senior customer stakeholders to comprehend the customer’s business goals, processes, operations and expectations
• Develop customer proposals, demonstrating a clear understanding of the needs and objectives, approach and solution, plus the commercial construct to deliver projects
• Develop engagement strategies and plans, and present findings and recommendations to team members
• Conduct quality management oversight of project deliverables to ensure that content aligns to the customer’s business objectives and expectations
• Develop content to leverage in business development opportunities with prospective customers
• Actively build a network of potential customers by utilizing social media, attending seminars and conferences, and through referrals
• Bachelor’s degree in life science or business
• Extensive experience in consulting management in the life sciences, pharmaceutical/biotech consulting industry, or equivalent industry role
• Experience working with one or more R&D operational roles either in industry or consulting
• Strong presentation and business development skills

• Master’s degree in life sciences or business
• Experience in Regulatory processes, operations and technology, Registration Information Management (RIM) and the implementation/business implications of RIM Suites (e.g., Veeva Vault)
• Experience of the organizational impact of other significant regulations (e.g., IDMP, EU CTR)
• Experience in clinical processes, operations and technology (e.g., Veeva, Oracle, Medidata) and the organizational impact of new clinical operating models (e.g., decentralized clinical trials (DCT))

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $X to $Y. The base salary range represents the anticipated lowand high of the Syneos Health range for this position. Actual salary will vary based on various factors such as the candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. In addition, some positions may include eligibility to earn commissions/bonus based on company and / or individual performance.

At Syneos Health, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. At times, we will consider transferable skills from previous roles. We also encourage you to join our Talent Network to stay connected to additional career opportunities.

Why Syneos Health? Here, you're a part of the big picture. You will collaborate with colleagues across clinical and commercial disciplines to guide premarket development through post-market commercial strategy. Every project is a chance to solve a new challenge, learn from your colleagues, and advance your career. The diversification and breadth of our new and existing partnerships create a multitude of career paths and employment opportunities.

Join our game‑changing, global company dedicated to creating better, smarter, faster ways to get biopharmaceutical therapies to patients. Experience the thrill of knowing that your everyday efforts are contributing to improving patients' lives around the world.

Syneos Health companies are affirmative action/equal opportunity employers (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled).

Syneos Health has a voluntary COVID-19 vaccination policy. We strongly encourage all employees to be fully vaccinated. Additionally, certain local governments or Syneos Health customers may have vaccine requirements that apply to some of our employees. These employees are required to submit proof of vaccination to Syneos Health and maintain compliance with…