Sr Dir, Strategic Process and Program Lead

Overview

Sr Dir, Strategic Process and Program LeadLocation: GBR-London-Hybrid • Updated: Yesterday • Job ID: 25101585Syneos 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. We work together as one team across business-critical services that support our business, with the goal of shortening the distance from lab to life.WORK HERE MATTERS EVERYWHEREWhy Syneos HealthWe are passionate about developing our people through career development and progression, supportive and engaged line management, training, peer recognition and total rewards programs.We are committed to our Total Self culture where you can authentically be yourself, uniting us globally and supporting our people.We strive to build a diverse, inclusive workplace where diverse thoughts, backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives help everyone belong.Responsibilities

Provide strategic governance and executive alignment across complex, cross-functional workstreams.Chair and facilitate Steering Committee meetings; escalate critical issues and decisions to senior executives.Drive transformation momentum by coordinating program milestones, deliverables, and interdependencies.Partner with functional and regional leaders to ensure consistent execution of program goals.Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing team of program managers and process analysts, providing coaching and career development to build organizational capability.Anticipate and mitigate risks, ensuring timely escalation and resolution of issues.Maintain oversight of program planning, tracking, and reporting against key business outcomes.Monitor adherence to program methodologies, identify gaps and implement corrective actions; ensure documentation, knowledge management and process compliance to support transparency and shared outcomes.Partner with stakeholders to evolve processes based on lessons learned, best practices, and organizational priorities.Act as a thought partner to the EPMO Leader and executive stakeholders, shaping enterprise transformation strategy.Qualifications

Extensive program management and transformation leadership experience, with at least 3 years at the Assistant Director or Director level.Proven track record in leading enterprise-wide initiatives in complex, matrixed organizations.Strong executive presence, with the ability to influence and engage senior leadership.Expertise in program governance, decision-making frameworks, and enterprise risk management.Exceptional communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.Background in healthcare, life sciences, or consulting preferred.Critical Skills

Strategic Thinking and Problem SolvingExecutive Communication and InfluenceStakeholder EngagementEnterprise Risk and Issue ManagementChange LeadershipAt 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.SummaryThe Senior Director, Strategic Process and Program Lead is responsible for providing enterprise-level governance, executive alignment, and oversight of large transformation initiatives across multiple workstreams. This role ensures that programs remain on track to deliver strategic business outcomes, while fostering strong collaboration between executive leadership, functional leads, and EPMO stakeholders.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 and consider transferrable skills from previous roles. We also encourage you to join our Talent Network to stay connected to additional career opportunities.Discover what our 29,000 employees already know: work here matters everywhere. We work hard and smart to get therapies to patients in need. A career with Syneos Health means your everyday work improves patients’ lives around the world. Syneos Health (Nasdaq: SYNH) is a leading integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization built to accelerate customer success. We translate clinical, medical affairs and commercial insights into outcomes to address modern market realities. We support a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture.Equal Opportunity EmployerSyneos Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, marital status, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please contact us at ..... full job details .....