Nick Kenny, PhD

Nick Kenny, PhD

Chief Scientific Officer, Syneos Health

Over 21 years of experience in clinical development and consulting.  Passionate about rapidly moving compelling new science for unmet medical needs through the development process to arrive at early and innovative decisions.

Nick has been with the company since 2006. He grew and led the Oncology team until moving to the CSO role in 2018 where he now oversees the Medical Team for Syneos Health, the Consortia Models for e.g. Rare Diseases and Cell and Gene Therapies. Leads our Patient Diversity in Clinical Trials initiatives and is an executive leader on the DE&I Council.
Senior representative to the Forum for Collaborative Research.

Early career in biomedical research in the UK, US and Canada. Faculty appointment at the University of Vermont Medical School for several years. Past experience in biopharma consulting.

  • Cancer survivor (Hodgkin’s Lymphoma).
  • President, Board of Directors, Hospice of Wake County.
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