Executive Director, Neuropsychiatry Clinical Development

Harmony Biosciences; Harmonville (PA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision and Dental benefits

Generous paid time off

Disability benefits and Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Parental leave

ESPP

Wellness programs

Professional development initiatives

Great Place to Work award

Job summary

Harmony Biosciences, based in Plymouth Meeting, PA, is recruiting an Executive Director, Clinical Development Neuropsychiatry Franchise Lead. The role spearheads clinical development strategy and execution for neuropsychiatry programs and collaborates across functions to advance development and regulatory submissions.

Ideal candidates hold an advanced degree (PhD/MD/PharmD) with 12+ years in clinical development, and demonstrate leadership, safety oversight, and strong communication skills

Qualifications

• Advanced degree required (PhD/MD/PharmD) with expertise in psychiatry/neuropsychiatry.
• 12+ years of clinical development experience in pharma/biotech/CRO settings, including leadership of programs.
• Track record leading positive clinical studies and contributing to NDA submissions.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams to align actions and execute strategies.
• Experience in safety assessment and interpretation; MD candidates may have safety physician/monitor experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication, including presentations; proficient in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and scientific leadership for neuropsychiatric programs, including trial design, execution, interpretation, and regulatory submissions; act as safety physician or medical monitor when qualified.
• Define scientific methods for design, data collection, and reporting to support regulatory decisions.
• Lead clinical development plans and strategy for neuropsychiatry compounds or indications.
• Collaborate with pre-clinical and translational sciences and senior management on BD opportunities.
• Provide leadership on cross-functional product development teams and CRO management.
• Oversee investigator meetings, advisory boards, and other scientific meetings; mentor project teams.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Regulatory strategy

Clinical development

High-level communication

MS Office

Education

Advanced degree (PhD/MD/PharmD)

Job description

Harmony Biosciences, based in Plymouth Meeting, PA, is recruiting an Executive Director, Clinical Development Neuropsychiatry Franchise Lead. The role spearheads clinical development strategy and execution for neuropsychiatry programs and collaborates across functions to advance development and regulatory submissions.

Ideal candidates hold an advanced degree (PhD/MD/PharmD) with 12+ years in clinical development, and demonstrate leadership, safety oversight, and strong communication skills