Development Asset Lead (R&D)

Role Summary

Development Asset Lead (R&D) leading strategic development and execution of preclinical or clinical portfolio assets, crafting integrated asset plans, aligning functional voices, and driving timely delivery within governance structures.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and ongoing refinement of integrated plans for assets to maximize value creation.
• Establish and maintain clear asset goals, timelines, and risk management strategies.
• Drive accountability among functional team members and ensure delivery of functional level plans.
• Represent the asset at portfolio governance forums and engage with senior stakeholders.
• Integrate scientific and business considerations to support asset execution and decision-making.
• Foster a strong team culture for effective planning and execution of asset strategies.
• Contribute to departmental community practices to promote program synergies.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s degree; advanced degree strongly preferred (MS/MD/PhD/PharmD/MBA).
• Required: 10-12 years of drug development experience in pharma or biotech.
• Required: Proven track record of strategic leadership in delivering complex cross-functional goals.
• Required: Experience in creating and executing clinical development plans aligned with broader strategies.
• Required: Strong understanding of therapeutic areas and optimal development strategies.
• Required: Ability to understand competitive and business implications of emerging scientific and medical data.
• Preferred: Deep understanding of Minimum and Target Product Profile concepts.
• Preferred: Working understanding of regulatory requirements and processes for drug development.
• Preferred: Experience in development and execution of pivotal clinical studies for drug registration.

Skills

• Strategic thinking with executive presence and ability to navigate senior stakeholders.
• Enterprise mindset and business acumen integrating scientific, value, and risk considerations.
• Matrix leadership, coaching, and mentoring across cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication, resilience, and servant leadership.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree strongly preferred (MS/MD/PhD/PharmD/MBA).

Additional Requirements

• Not provided