Syneos Health

Executive Director, Cloud Operations and Infrastructure

Syneos Health

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Hyderabad • India

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Job Level

Lead

Tech Stack

AWSAzureCloudKubernetesLinuxOracleSQL

About the role

  • Define and execute a cloud strategy across Azure, AWS, Oracle Cloud and on-prem systems
  • Oversee cloud infrastructure and services, aligning with AI/ML strategies and adopting emerging technologies
  • Oversee server administration (Windows/Linux), databases (SQL Server, Oracle), and edge deployments
  • Champion automation (IaC, CI/CD) and embed SRE/DevOps practices to drive developer productivity
  • Lead FinOps initiatives, ensuring cost transparency and accountability
  • Work with Security teams on IAM, zero-trust, and compliance (GxP, HIPAA, GDPR)
  • Own relationships with cloud providers (Azure, Oracle, AWS) and MSPs
  • Champion end-user experience, ensuring high performance and reliability
  • Communicate cloud strategy progress to executives
  • Lead a global team across NA, APAC, EMEA, LATAM, and build capability in Hyderabad

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; Master’s preferred
  • 15+ years of IT infrastructure/operations experience, with 5+ years in senior leadership
  • Strong expertise in multicloud environments (Azure, AWS, Oracle Cloud)
  • Experience in life sciences, pharma, or regulated industries preferred
  • Hands-on experience with servers (Windows/Linux), databases (SQL/Oracle), containers, and Kubernetes
  • Cloud certifications a plus
  • Proven ability to lead global teams, manage budgets, and deliver large-scale transformations
  • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • Career development and progression
  • Supportive and engaged line management
  • Technical and therapeutic area training
  • Peer recognition and total rewards program
  • Flexible work arrangements

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
cloud strategyAzureAWSOracle Cloudserver administrationWindowsLinuxSQL ServerOracleIaC
Soft skills
leadershipcommunicationproblem-solvingstakeholder managementteam managementcost transparencyaccountabilityend-user experienceglobal team leadershipdeveloper productivity
Certifications
cloud certifications