Global Neurology Program Lead - Strategy & Growth

Jobtailor; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 250,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in the United States (Massachusetts) is seeking a senior leader to maximize the Neurology portfolio by shaping end‑to‑end disease strategies and leading global development programs. The role partners across research, commercialization, and enterprise strategy to accelerate asset timelines and optimize revenue for marketed products.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in drug development, proven leadership of large, matrixed teams, and deep knowledge of translational medicine, CMC, and

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in the drug development process and leadership experience in academic or industry settings, including education where applicable.
• Proven leadership capability building high‑performing teams, managing large organizations and matrix teams with a successful track record of leading through influence and working across global organizational matrices.
• Deep understanding of basic biology, pharmaceutical optimization, translational medicine, and clinical pharmacology, including exposure‑response relationships and dose selection in early development.
• Ability to create a clear purpose, global vision, strategies, and key priorities for competing successfully in the evolving pharmaceutical and healthcare industry.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a cross‑functional team to execute Development Plans that have a global perspective and focus on product differentiation, including opportunities for data‑driven acceleration.
• Demonstrated ability to assess complex but relatively sparse data sets objectively, make informed decisions and take action in the face of uncertainty.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully present complex programs to senior leaders and influence decision making.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully and effectively communicate, collaborate and work across functional boundaries.
• Strong business and financial acumen to ensure portfolio strategies and investment decisions help accelerate company goals.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for maximizing the value of the Neurology portfolio by shaping the end‑to‑end disease strategy.
• Develops Disease Area Portfolio Strategy and sets the end‑to‑end disease strategy in partnership with drug development functions and other functions (including research, commercialization, PDS, and enterprise strategy).
• Accelerates the portfolio and reduces development timelines for the most promising new assets while optimizing revenue and reach of currently marketed products.
• Leads all R&D business development activities for the Neurology portfolio, manages the disease portfolio budget, and makes trade‑off decisions with an enterprise mindset.
• Drives execution of portfolio strategy through leadership of Disease Area Global Program Leads.
• Oversees orchestration of design and execution of globally integrated program strategies, timelines, and budgets from candidate nomination to successful launch, commercialization, and lifecycle management within Neurology.
• Clearly communicates program risks, implications of changes in the competitive landscape, and progress toward key milestones.
• Provides strategic and technical leadership to build a world‑class drug development team while enabling a balance between scientific excellence and operational effectiveness.
• Serves as Global Program Lead (GPL) for one or more programs and acts as the single point of accountability for leading the Global Program Team (GPT) through the design and execution of a global integrated program strategy.
• Engages senior leaders and functional area stakeholders to ensure alignment of program strategy and operational plans under the remit.

Skills

Leadership experience

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic thinking

Effective communication

Education

MD/PhD/DVM/PharmD or equivalent

Job description

Jobtailor in the United States (Massachusetts) is seeking a senior leader to maximize the Neurology portfolio by shaping end‑to‑end disease strategies and leading global development programs. The role partners across research, commercialization, and enterprise strategy to accelerate asset timelines and optimize revenue for marketed products.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in drug development, proven leadership of large, matrixed teams, and deep knowledge of translational medicine, CMC, and