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Principal Research Scientist ONC -Clinical Development Scientist (Sponsor Dedica

Syneos Health/ inVentiv Health Commercial LLC
Santa Monica, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/30/2026
Principal Research Scientist ONC -Clinical Development Scientist (Sponsor Dedicated/ Remote US)

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.

Discover what your 25,000 future colleagues already know:

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 building an inclusive culture - where you can authentically be yourself. Central to this is our purpose - Driven to Deliver - which captures the passion of our colleagues to show up each day and shape solutions that have the ability to dramatically impact someone's life.
* We are continuously building the company we all want to work for and our customers want to work with. Why? Because we know that when we bring together smart colleagues from across the world, we can shape the future of healthcare, driving impact for customers and defining the pace of patient progress.

Job Responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY

The Principal research scientist is responsible for coordinating and carrying out the full spectrum of activities related to the development and validation of bioanalytical methods according to client requests and within the required timeframes. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Independently develop, validate and optimize bioanalytical methods or instruct other staff to do so.
  • Drive innovation in the company's bioanalytical techniques.
  • Process, analyze and interpret bioanalytical data and train and instruct staff on appropriate analysis techniques.
  • Find solutions to problems related to the application of bioanalytical methods.
  • Supervise and/or drive improvements in laboratory activity processes (method development and validation).
  • Write and review bioanalytical method SOPs.
  • Review scientific literature in order to guide the development of bioanalytical methods.
  • Document and/or review documentation of activities related to the development and validation of bioanalytical methods.
  • Can be called upon to assist with the training of new employees related to research and development and validation.
  • Assist in competitive intelligence by developing and testing new analytical instruments.
  • Coordinate resources to drive development of bioanalytical methods.
  • Can be called upon to perform all biological sample processing and analysis activities.
  • Can be called upon to supervise the work of laboratory staff.
  • Supervise, coach, and mentor scientific staff.
  • Oversee development of direct reports by setting goals, conducting performance reviews, evaluating and monitoring training needs, creating development plans, mentoring, and coaching.
  • Set priorities and schedule activities of departmental resources, implement company objectives, and create alternative solutions to address business and operational challenges.

  • Responsible for performing activities that are in compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies, Standard Operating Procedures and Operating Guidelines and performing other duties as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (please indicate if 'preferred')

  • Bachelor's Degree in Science.
  • Relative alternate certification may be considered acceptable.
  • Experience in regulatory context will be considered an asset.
  • Must demonstrate good computer skills especially in the utilization of Microsoft Word and Excel and analytical software (E.g. Analyst).
  • Demonstrates skills in scientific problem solving.
  • English level: Required bilingualism includes communicating verbally and in writing on topics that are often technical, and writing procedures or technical reports.

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:

$79,800.00 - $139,600.00

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.

http://www.syneoshealth.com

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.

 

Salary : $79,800 - $139,600

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