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Looking to advance your career in clinical research, medical affairs, and neuroscience trials? Hereโs an exciting opportunity for professionals with strong scientific acumen. Syneos Health is building a talent pipeline for the role of Clinical Scientific Advisor (Remote โ India), a high-impact, field-based scientific position.
This role is ideal for candidates with 2+ years of clinical research experience, especially in neuroscience or psychiatry, who want to work at the intersection of clinical development, investigator engagement, and trial execution excellence.
๐ฌ Job Overview
- Role: Clinical Scientific Advisor
- Company: Syneos Health
- Location: Remote (India) with travel to Mumbai as needed
- Experience: Minimum 2 years
- Therapeutic Area: Neuroscience / Psychiatry
- Employment Type: Full-time
๐ Key Responsibilities
1. Scientific Investigator Engagement
- Build compliant, high-value relationships with Principal Investigators (PIs) and Sub-Investigators
- Provide scientific insights on:
- Study rationale and endpoints
- Eligibility criteria and enrollment strategy
- Protocol procedures and data quality considerations
2. Protocol Implementation Support
- Ensure critical-to-quality (CTQ) protocol adherence
- Identify gaps like:
- Screening failures
- Inclusion/exclusion confusion
- Support scientific troubleshooting at site level
3. Trial Feasibility & Enrollment Strategy
- Provide insights on:
- Patient recruitment barriers
- Referral pathways and competing trials
- Collaborate with CTMs/CRAs while maintaining scientific role boundaries
4. Clinical Insights & Feedback Loop
- Collect investigator feedback on:
- Protocol feasibility
- Endpoint relevance
- Deliver actionable insights for:
- Protocol amendments
- Training improvements
5. Scientific Presentations & Meetings
- Contribute to:
- Investigator meetings
- Scientific congresses
- Deliver presentations on protocol and endpoints
6. Compliance & Documentation
- Follow ICH-GCP guidelines and SOPs
- Maintain documentation in systems like CTMS/eTMF/eDC
- Report adverse events and safety concerns
๐ Qualifications & Eligibility
Education
- Advanced degree preferred: PharmD, MD, PhD, NP/PA
- Or equivalent clinical research experience
Experience
- Minimum 2 years in clinical research or clinical development
- Strong knowledge of:
- Clinical trial methodology
- GCP guidelines
- Experience in neuroscience/psychiatry trials preferred
Core Skills
- Scientific communication & data interpretation
- Stakeholder management (physicians, investigators)
- Analytical thinking & protocol understanding
- Strong presentation and documentation skills
๐ Why Join Syneos Health?
- Work with a global CRO involved in:
- 94% of FDA-approved drugs (last 5 years)
- Exposure to global clinical trials across 110+ countries
- Strong focus on:
- Career development
- Scientific training
- Inclusive work culture
- Opportunity to influence clinical development strategy
๐ฐ Salary Insight (India)
- Estimated Salary Range: โน12,00,000 โ โน22,00,000 per annum
(Based on role scope, experience, and industry benchmarks)
๐ How to Apply
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