VP, Corporate Products

Description
VP, Corporate Products

Syneos Health is a leading fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization built to accelerate customer success. We translate unique clinical, medical affairs and commercial insights into outcomes to address modern market realities.

Every day we perform better because of how we work together, as one team, each the best at what we do. We bring a wide range of talented experts together across a wide range of business-critical services that support our business. Every role within Corporate is vital to furthering our vision of Shortening the Distance from Lab to Life.

Discover what our 29,000 employees, across 110 countries already know.

WORK HERE MATTERS EVERYWHERE
Why Syneos Health

• We are passionate about developing our people, through career development and progression; supportive and engaged line management; technical and therapeutic area training; peer recognition and total rewards program.
• We are committed to our Total Self culture – where you can authentically be yourself. Our Total Self culture is what unites us globally, and we are dedicated to taking care of our people.
• We are continuously building the company we all want to work for and our customers want to work with. Why? Because when we bring together diversity of thoughts, backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives – we're able to create a place where everyone feels like they belong.

Jobsummary
Job Responsibilities
This roleis responsible forleadingthe digital and technologyorganizationwhosupports all corporate functions, including finance, procurement, sales operations, communications, marketing,human resources, legal,facilities,quality, andcompliance. Syneos Health Technology Solutionsoperatesa scaledagile,product-centric operating model. The leader will directlylead and developproduct managers, designers, business analysts, solution architects, and data andAIresourcesand leverage capabilities delivered by horizontal capabilities including enterprise data,engineering,core technology, and security. The leader will partner closely with each functionand 3rdparties who provide technology application management servicesto ensure the most efficient and effective technology operating model.

We are looking for anAI-experienced leader to accelerate our AI implementation across thecorporatefunctions, partnering toidentifythe use cases that matter mostwhich will deliver value including prevention of issues, predictioncapabilities, and performance through automation.The leader will be a partner for leading through change,helping our organization adopt newwaysof working as new AIagenticsystems come online.

The portfolio of solutions including SaaS products as well as custom built applications, that are best in class capabilities enabling both clinical research and commercial services.Our work supports getting meaningful new medicines to patients faster, with greater positive impact.

TheVP of Corporate Technology is accountable forleading the technologyroadmapandmaintainingmultiyearforecastsin capital investment.This pivotal role,as part of product lifecycle management,will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure expectations are met with product delivery tied to results and long-term value realization

Jobresponsibilities

• Strategic Leadership:Developsandcommunicatesa cleartechnologystrategy foreach corporate functionconsideringuser experience,markettrends,customerneedsandbusinessobjectives.Partnerswith key business leaders to assess needs and solutionsfor thedomain.Continuallyassessingproductfit, industry trends, competitivelandscapeand price. Anticipatesopportunitiesandpotentialthreats.Actsasanadvisortothebusinesstosupportneeds and/or productenhancementsincluding innovation with data-driven insights.
• Product Management:Managesand supportsproduct/applicationteam that evaluatescurrent offerings, researches the options to solve the ask (build, buy or license)and socializes theoptimalapproachwith senior leadershipwith data-driven insights.Maintains multi-yearroadmaps.Focused on infusing AI into applications and scale up.
• Business Case Development:Usingresearchanddetailed analysis (e.g.process engineering, AI experimentation), makesan effective case with internal stakeholders for why an investment should be made for a new capability. Gathersstakeholder feedback, justifies"the why",explains the benefits and presents a solid business case for review and approval.
• Strategic Communications:Translatesour technology offerings and capabilities tothe externalsenior customers and internal executiveleaders.As a member of the CDIO office,willbe apointofcontactforbiddefenses,capabilitypresentations,and customer meetingsrepresentingdigital capabilities at Syneos Health.Works to align digital and techorganizationtobusiness development requests for support.
• EnterpriseApplications,Data and Analytics, and AI: Oversees the management, integration, andutilizationof enterprise applicationsincluding ERP (Oracle Fusion, Workday), and Sales Enablement (Salesforce), and data integrationcapability (Oracle Integration Cloud), andcustom-builtapplications on Oracle Apex / PLSQL.Responsible for data integrationand data sciencepoweringreporting and analytics across functions.Develop AI and agentic strategy for corporate functions.
• Sales Enablement: EnablesSyneos go-to-market teamsprocesses end to end, from opportunity identification through to proposals and customer relationship management.Works with communications and the broader CDIO team to enable the sales organization with digital trainingto ensure readinessto adoptAI systems.
• Technology Delivery and Performance:Accountable for effectivemanagementof products/applicaitons; worksclosely withCDIO LT andfunctional leaders (engineering, data science, master data management, marketing,compliance,governanceandothers)tounderstandtimelines,prioritiesandtrade-offsasnecessary.Partnerstoremovebarriers&mitigaterisktosuccessasagreedwithcustomersbyrapidly addressingissues or roadblocks to reduce risk and value leakagetosupportfullvaluethroughout the product development lifecycle.
• Team Leadership:Managesthe department and global teams accountable for the delivery of the strategy& abilityto meet customer needs while providing strong customer service both internally and externally. Responsibilities include line management, performance management, and professional development for those employees along with interviewing and onboarding new team members.Workswithpeerstoassesscross-productsynergyacrossdomains.Ensureproducts work well together to fit enterprise needs.Manages 3rdparties who deliver both application development and maintenance services.
• Thought Leadership:Bethought leaderin their area of expertise;participatein industry meetingsand conferences; be at the forefront of innovation.Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards,maintainingintegrity and security.

QUALIFICATIONREQUIREMENTS(pleaseindicateif'preferred')

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g.,Product Management,Artificial Intelligence,Engineering,Computer Science,Data Science,Information Technology, Business);MS/MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Proven ability to implement digital operating models and product-centric technology organizations.
• Strong understanding of product lifecycle management, ERP applications,and with a clinical trial and/or healthcare focus. Proven experience in product management witha track recordof successfully leading technology product teams directly and in a matrix environment.
• Experience working across multiple, seniorstakeholders to deliver results while working with external customers. Experience managing high performing teams. Global experience is preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proactive, willing to bring the team together to foster a productiveteamdialogue, able to articulate product vision with ease.
• Global leadership experience witha diversefocus,ability to work in a heavily matrixed environment while leading a high performing team.
• Background in technology, datascienceand business management.
• A deep knowledge of customers (e.g., Why do they use the product? What are their problems? What are the barriers tovalue?)
• Intensely curious and self-driven
• Ability to think holisticallyregardingbusiness needs and align to value, active listener for declared and undeclared needs.
• Strong business acumen; ability to lead through change and drive adoption.
• Strong analytical, strategicvisionand problem-solving abilities.
• Adaptability and ability to thrive in a dynamic environment.

Disclaimer:
Tasks,duties,andresponsibilitiesaslistedinthisjobdescriptionarenotexhaustive.TheCompany,atits sole discretion and with no prior notice, may assign other tasks, duties, and job responsibilities.

Equivalent experience, skills, and/or education will also beconsideredso qualifications of incumbents may differ from those listed in the Job Description.The Company, at its sole discretion, willdeterminewhatconstitutes asequivalent to the qualifications described above.Further, nothingcontainedhereinshouldbeconstruedtocreateanemploymentcontract.Occasionally,requiredskills/experiencesforjobs are expressed in brief terms.Any languagecontainedhereinis intended to fullycomply withall obligations imposed by the legislation of each country in which itoperates, 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, whenappropriate, toassistemployees or applicants to perform the essential functions of the job.

At  Syneos Health, we believe in providing an environment and culture in which Our People can thrive, develop and advance. We reward and recognize our people by providing valuable benefits and a quality-of-life balance. The benefits for this position may include a company car or car allowance, Health benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision, Company match 401k, eligibility to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Eligibility to earn commissions/bonus based on company and individual performance, and flexible paid time off (PTO) and sick time. Because certain states and municipalities have regulated paid sick time requirements, eligibility for paid sick time may vary depending on where you work. Syneos complies with all applicable federal, state, and municipal paid sick time requirements.

Salary Range:

$204, $378,600.00

The base salary range represents the anticipated low and 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.

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.

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.