Vice President, Program Team Leader, Neurology & Pipeline Assets

The Company is seeking a Vice President and Program Team Leader to own the strategy, value creation, and delivery of a priority neurology asset. The role leads an integrated development plan from early development through proof of concept and beyond, aligning clinical, regulatory, manufacturing, nonclinical, safety, commercial, and evidence-generation strategies. Responsibilities include directing a global cross-functional team, setting priorities, managing milestones, budgets, resources, and risks, and ensuring rigorous, compliant execution with a focus on patient safety. The leader will present recommendations to executive and board-level stakeholders, represent the program with external partners and experts, and contribute to portfolio planning and business development. Candidates should have an advanced degree in a relevant field, such as a PhD, MD, or PharmD, or equivalent education and experience. They need at least 12 years of progressive biotech or pharmaceutical drug development experience across multiple functions and stages, including five or more years leading global cross-functional teams with accountability for outcomes. A record of advancing an asset through a major development milestone and direct neurology development experience are required, along with broad knowledge of end-to-end drug development and experience managing complex budgets, timelines, risks, and external partners. Experience with cell or gene therapies, rare diseases, expedited regulatory pathways, device-enabled therapies, or large-pharma partnerships is preferred.