Senior Global Project Head, Neurology Development

Role Summary

Senior Global Project Head, Neurology Development leads early development activities in Neurology Development, shaping strategy and managing execution for multiple projects from IND-enabling studies to first-in-human studies and proof-of-concept trials. Works with TA Heads to build and renew the early portfolio in Neurology, with potential transition to later-stage development roles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development planning, execution, and budget; own the overall program strategy and lead the international cross-functional team to meet program objectives
• Participate in lifecycle management strategy planning in collaboration with marketing teams
• Propose strategies for interactions with health authorities
• Establish project goals aligned with resource allocation and objectives
• Generate support and implement clinical studies; ensure operational plans are integrated across all functions
• Responsible for annual budget deliverables
• Interact with regulatory authorities, approve protocols, informed consent documents, clinical study reports, and product labels
• Manage communication strategy and scientific disclosures, travel approvals, and expense reports; interact with opinion leaders and consultants

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required; Medical Doctor or PhD preferred
• 10 years of business-related experience
• 6+ years of experience in drug development within a therapeutic area
• Deep expertise in Early Development (Translational Medicine)
• Strong leadership to manage international, cross-functional teams
• Experience leading and managing groups of professionals
• Excellent communication skills; fluent in English
• Travel up to 25% required

Skills

• Deep scientific, technical, and clinical expertise in Neurology; strong knowledge of neurodegenerative diseases, especially Alzheimer’s disease
• Ability to evaluate preclinical and clinical data; maintain credibility with stakeholders
• Strategic thinking, project and budget management, and cross-functional collaboration
• Ability to influence at high levels and engage multiple internal and external stakeholders
• Regulatory strategy and interactions with health authorities

Education

• Biomedical degree required; advanced degree preferred

Additional Requirements

• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and Sanofi policies
• Travel up to 25% as part of role