Senior Global Project Head, Neurology Development

Role Summary

Senior Global Program Head, Neurology Development overseeing critical development activities in Neurology & Ophthalmology Development (NOD) with a focus on leading a Phase 3 multiple sclerosis program. Shapes strategy and manages execution, collaborating across research, regulatory, clinical, and commercial functions to expand the Neurology portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Owns the overall program strategy and leads the international cross-functional team to meet program objectives
• Oversees development planning, execution, and budget
• Proposes strategies for interactions with health authorities
• Establishes project goals in alignment with functional resource allocation, goals, and objectives
• Responsible for generating support and implementation of clinical studies
• Ensures operational plans are integrated across all functions
• Interacts with regulatory authorities, approves protocols, informed consent documents, clinical study reports, and product labels
• Responsible for communication strategy and scientific disclosures and travel authorizations
• Leads a global GPT for a Phase 3 MS program and contributes to end-to-end strategy from research to clinical assets

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor's Degree; Medical Doctor or PhD in relevant area preferred
• Required: minimum 10 years of clinical, scientific, or industry experience, preferably in neurology
• Fluent in English (verbal and written)
• Travel up to 25% domestic and international
• Preferred: strong leadership to manage international, cross-functional teams; deep understanding of neuroimmunology diseases; ability to navigate global drug development and regulatory landscapes

Skills

• Scientific and technical expertise in Neurology
• Strategic thinking with ability to influence at senior levels
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management
• Budget/resource management and project management
• Ability to lead and develop teams, foster cross-functional collaboration

Education

• Bachelor's Degree required; Medical Doctor preferred or PhD in relevant area