Remote: Senior Director, CNS Clinical Development Leader

Piper Companies; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vision and dental coverage

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Piper Companies is seeking a Senior Director, Clinical Development (CNS) to provide strategic portfolio leadership across global CNS programs within a leading CRO. The Senior Director will oversee high-profile CNS portfolios, drive client success, support commercial growth initiatives, and lead cross-functional teams delivering exceptional clinical development outcomes.

Location is remote with occasional travel for sponsor governance meetings and leadership initiatives.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in clinical research, including 10+ years in PM/portfolio leadership or clinical development leadership.
• Deep CNS development expertise with pharma/biotech/CRO experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of clinical trials, drug development, and ICH-GCP.
• Proven leadership of executive-level client relationships and stakeholder governance.
• Business development experience including proposals, bid defenses, and account growth.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive oversight for global CNS clinical development programs and portfolios.
• Serve as a strategic partner to sponsor leadership teams and executive stakeholders.
• Lead portfolio governance, resource planning, risk management, and strategic program execution.
• Support business development initiatives including proposal strategy, bid defenses, and client presentations.
• Maintain accountability for portfolio performance, quality, timelines, financial metrics, and client satisfaction.
• Oversee financial forecasting, budget performance, profitability, and KPI tracking across programs.
• Lead and mentor Project Directors, Program Leaders, and Portfolio leadership teams.
• Partner with Clinical Operations, Data Management, Biometrics, Regulatory Affairs, and Medical teams.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen sponsor relationships and expand strategic accounts.
• Drive organizational excellence through leadership development, coaching, and succession planning.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Portfolio management

Client relationship management

CNS therapeutic area expertise

Cross-functional team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Life Sciences, Clinical Research, or related field

Job description

Piper Companies is seeking a Senior Director, Clinical Development (CNS) to provide strategic portfolio leadership across global CNS programs within a leading CRO. The Senior Director will oversee high-profile CNS portfolios, drive client success, support commercial growth initiatives, and lead cross-functional teams delivering exceptional clinical development outcomes.

Location is remote with occasional travel for sponsor governance meetings and leadership initiatives.