Senior Global Project Head, Neurology Development

Role Summary

Senior Global Project Head, Neurology Development leads a Phase 3 MS program within the Neurology & Ophthalmology Development (NOD) Therapeutic Area. The role shapes strategy and oversees execution, working with the TA Head to build and expand the Neurology portfolio. The position involves leading a global program team (GPT) and contributing to end-to-end development activities from research to clinical stage assets in neuroimmunology and multiple sclerosis.

Responsibilities

• Maintains advanced scientific, technical, and clinical expertise in Neurology.
• Reviews and analyzes pre-clinical, clinical pharmacology, and molecular data weekly to inform program strategy
• Conducts critical evaluation of medical literature monthly, providing comprehensive competitive intelligence reports to leadership team
• Maintains visibility within the therapeutic area through quarterly participation in scientific conferences and monthly engagement with key opinion leaders
• Directs development planning, execution, and manages program with annual budgets ranging from $50-100 million
• Develops and implements overall program strategy while leading international cross-functional teams of currently 8 direct reports, and 10-15 other key team members from other functions, to achieve program milestones
• Coordinates life cycle management strategy planning quarterly in collaboration with marketing teams
• Formulates and presents strategies for health authority interactions, including FDA and EMA meetings
• Establishes specific project goals monthly in alignment with functional resource allocation and corporate objectives
• Oversees generation and implementation of clinical studies, managing 3-5 concurrent Phase II/III trials
• Coordinates operational plans across all functions on a bi-weekly basis through cross-functional team meetings
• Manages and delivers annual budget targets with accountability for cost control and resource optimization

Qualifications

• Required: Medical Doctor (MD) required.
• Required: Minimum of 10 years of clinical, scientific, or industry experience, preferably in neurology
• Required: Fluent in English (verbal and written)
• Required: Ability to travel up to 25% domestically and internationally, including for scientific congresses, health authority meetings, advisory boards, investigator/site meetings and internal meetings. Approximately 50% domestic, 50% international.
• Preferred: Strong scientific and academic background with deep understanding of disease mechanisms, including neuroimmunology diseases
• Preferred: Experience in leading and managing groups of professionals
• Preferred: Strong leadership to manage international, cross-functional teams
• Preferred: Networking ability in a cross-cultural environment
• Preferred: Interpersonal, communication, presentation, and negotiation skills across all levels
• Preferred: Knowledge of global drug development along the entire value chain from research to market access
• Preferred: Project and/or budget/resource management skills
• Preferred: Strategic thinking with understanding of science and technologies
• Preferred: Performance-oriented with ability to meet timelines and focus on strategy and execution
• Preferred: Excellent problem-solving, conflict-resolution, and decision-making abilities

Additional Requirements

• Travel: Up to 25% domestic and international travel may be required (approximately 50% domestic, 50% international).