Senior Director, Global CNS Programs — Late-Stage Lead

Page Executive; España; Presencial; Confidential; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Opportunity to shape CNS development programs

High-visibility leadership role

Collaborative, agile culture

Potential for expanded responsibilities

Descripción de la vacante

A biotech firm in Spain is looking for a leader to manage late-stage global clinical programs in neuroscience. The role involves overseeing integrated project management, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring project quality and success. Ideal candidates have over 10 years in project management within pharma/biotech, particularly in global Phase 2-3 clinical development. A collaborative culture and significant impact on patient outcomes make this role highly rewarding.

Formación

• 10+ years of project management experience in pharma/biotech.
• Proven leadership in global Phase 2-3 clinical development.
• Strong capabilities in risk management and governance preparation.
• Excellent English communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Lead integrated project and portfolio management for neuroscience programs.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure aligned planning and execution.
• Oversee program timelines, budgets, and governance reporting.
• Manage CROs and external vendors for quality and delivery.
• Drive operational excellence in a matrix environment.

Conocimientos

Project management

Risk management

Leadership

Communication

Cross-functional team leadership

Educación

Bachelor's or advanced degree in life sciences

PMP certification

Descripción del empleo

• You will lead high‑visibility, late‑stage global clinical programs (CNS)
• You will join a growing neuroscience‑focused biotech that values agility.

About Our Client

Our client is a global biopharmaceutical company specializing in neuroscience, with operations across the U.S. and Europe. The organization combines the agility of a small biotech with the discipline of global clinical development, cultivating a highly collaborative environment where each team member contributes meaningfully to advancing innovative CNS therapies

Job Description

• Lead integrated project and portfolio management across multiple global Phase 2-3 neuroscience programs.
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams (Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Biostatistics, CMC, etc.) to ensure aligned planning, execution, and risk mitigation.
• Oversee program timelines, budgets, governance reporting, and scenario‑based planning in close partnership with the Chief Medical Officer.
• Manage CROs and external vendors to ensure performance, quality, and delivery of key milestones.
• Drive operational excellence within a matrix environment, influencing without direct authority while contributing strategically to development pathways.

The Successful Applicant

• 10+ years of project management experience in pharma/biotech, ideally within small or mid‑sized organizations.
• Proven leadership in global Phase 2-3 clinical development; neuroscience experience preferred.
• Strong capabilities in risk management, governance preparation, and vendor oversight.
• Skilled at leading cross‑functional teams in complex matrix environments; excellent English communication skills.
• Bachelor's or advanced degree in life sciences; PMP certification beneficial.
• Thrives in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment and motivated by high‑impact, high‑ownership roles.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to shape late‑stage CNS development programs with meaningful impact on patient outcomes.
• High‑visibility leadership role within a growing, globally distributed neuroscience‑focused biotech.
• Collaborative, agile culture that values transparency, scientific rigor, and execution excellence.
• Potential for expanded strategic responsibilities as the organization scales.
• A chance to influence both program success and broader portfolio direction.