Clinical Assessment Scientist - COA Lead - Sponsor-dedicated (Sweden, Spain, UK, South Africa, Portugal, Denmark)
Syneos Health, LLC
Apply to this jobSyneos 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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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
Role Summary
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.
Key Responsibilities
- 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
Senior-Level Responsibilities (if applicable)
- 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
Candidate Profile
- 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
Qualification:
Required Experience & Knowledge
- Relevant experience in Clinical Outcome Assessments (COA) within pharma, CRO, or consultancy environments
- Proven track record in COA-related activities such as data analysis, development or validation of COA instruments, and endpoint strategy implementation
- Solid understanding of the drug development lifecycle, including regulatory and payer environments
Education & Training
- Advanced academic degree (Master’s or PhD) in a relevant field (e.g. psychology, public health, epidemiology, psychometrics, clinical research, medicine, pharmacy, biostatistics or related disciplines)
- Formal training in COA methodologies
Core Skills
- Strong analytical and synthesis skills across qualitative and quantitative data
- Scientific rigor with high attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, timelines, and projects autonomously
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience working effectively with internal and external stakeholders
- Proactive, hands‑on mindset with an interest in innovation and change
Languages
- Professional fluency in English (written and spoken)
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.
Summary
Define and execute COA strategies, manage research projects, collaborate cross-functionally.
Job title
Clinical Assessment Scientist - COA Lead - Sponsor-dedicated
Experience level
relevant experience in COA
Industry
healthcare
Location requirements
Remote work allowed in multiple countries including Sweden and UK.
Salary
Not specified
Management role
No
Required skills
Preferred skills
Specializations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Sweden
Spain
United Kingdom
South Africa
Portugal