Clinical Assessment Scientist - COA Lead - Sponsor-dedicated; Sweden UK, South , Portugal, Denmark

Clinical Assessment Scientist - COA Lead - Sponsor-dedicated (Sweden, Spain, UK, South Africa, Portugal, Denmark) Syneos Health® is a leading fully-integrated life sciences services organization built to accelerate customer success. We partner with innovators at every point across the drug development and commercialization continuum, helping them navigate complexity, anticipate change and accelerate progress. Our Clinical Solutions team members act with a drug development mindset, applying their years of experience and deep expertise to truly understand customer needs and represent those in the solutions we shape.

Whether you join us in a Functional Service Provider partnership or a Full-Service environment, you’ll collaborate with passionate problem solvers, innovating as a team to help our customers achieve their goals. We are agile and driven to deliver – for one another, our customers, and, most importantly, for those in need.

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The COA Lead is responsible for defining and executing Clinical Outcome Assessment (COA) endpoint strategies for clinical programs, assets, or indications. The role evolves with experience, increasing in scope, strategic impact, and exposure across therapeutic areas.

• Define and implement patient‑centric COA endpoint strategies aligned with innovative product development
• Develop deep understanding of disease areas and treatment paradigms through primary and secondary research
• Advise on selection, development, and validation of fit‑for‑purpose COA instruments (gap analyses, implementation, psychometric validation, statistical analyses)
• Manage qualitative and quantitative research projects, including vendor oversight and budget control
• Contribute to medical evidence generation plans and ensure effective COA implementation during clinical execution
• Prepare scientific documentation (reports, publications, regulatory materials)
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to ensure alignment of COA strategies and deliverables

• Provide strategic leadership and subject‑matter expertise in COA methodologies
• Define therapeutic‑area COA frameworks and endpoint strategies
• Mentor and coach less experienced COA scientists
• Ensure scientific quality and consistency of COA activities and deliverables
• Lead innovative and cross‑functional initiatives related to COA strategy

• Strong experience in COA, clinical research, or patient‑centered outcomes
• Expertise in qualitative and/or quantitative research methodologies
• Strategic mindset with the ability to manage complex projects end‑to‑end
• Experience working with external vendors and cross‑functional stakeholders

• Relevant experience in Clinical Outcome Assessments (COA) within pharma, CRO, or consultancy environments
• Proven track record in…