Clinical Development Program Lead, Neuropsychiatry (Executive Director)

Role Summary

Clinical Development Program Lead, Neuropsychiatry (Executive Director) responsible for setting clinical development strategy across assets or indications, supervising Clinical Development Leads and Clinical Trial Physicians, and guiding cross-functional teams through Phase I–III and lifecycle management within Neuropsychiatry.

Responsibilities

• Create and communicate a vision for designing, conducting and executing innovative clinical development plans.
• Supervise the development, monitoring, analysis and interpretation of clinical trials and oversee clinical components of regulatory filings.
• Contribute to strategy for specific disease/indications while maintaining an overall franchise portfolio view.
• Provide strategic insights into clinical development plans.
• Lead due diligence and advise on strategic transactions related to business development.
• Serve as a Key Member of Therapeutic Area Clinical Development Leadership Team; chair governance forums as needed.
• Chair departmental staff meetings and represent governance meetings as required.
• Build a franchise reputation to attract external innovators to the program.
• Develop strategies for lifecycle management beyond commercialization and launch.

Qualifications

• MD required; PhD or other high-level degree optional.
• Greater than 10 years of extensive clinical trial, drug development, and regulatory experience; strong scientific background.
• Management experience leading a group of professionals with clinical research experience; ability to recruit, develop and retain talent.
• Experience designing and conducting Phase I–III trials; successful regulatory filings through approval; global experience in Neuropsychiatry is a plus.
• Experience with business development and licensing to evaluate in-licensing opportunities shaping Neuropsychiatry strategy.
• Proven track record in managing complex clinical programs leading to regulatory submissions; strong translational science understanding; experience with health authorities.
• Ability to work in a matrix environment and interact with Commercial, Medical, Research, Regulatory teams and external stakeholders.

Skills

• Strategic thinking and execution in clinical development.
• Leadership and matrix management of large cross-functional teams (up to 50 staff).
• Stakeholder engagement with internal and external partners, thought leaders, physicians, and patient groups.
• Regulatory affairs and the ability to contribute to regulatory filings and interactions with health authorities.
• Strong communication, governance, and decision-making capabilities.
• Talent development, diversity of thought, coaching, accountability and integrity.

Education

• MD required; PhD or other advanced degree optional.

Additional Requirements

• Domestic and international travel may be required.