Senior Director, Neuroscience Program Management

ovidtherapeutics; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Ovid Therapeutics Inc. is seeking a Senior Director, Program Management to lead cross-functional development programs across CNS neuroscience.

The role requires moving programs from late-stage discovery through clinical development toward registration, with governance to enable rapid, informed decisions. The ideal candidate will pair deep program management expertise with strong leadership across Clinical Development, Regulatory, CMC and Safety, ensuring timelines, milestones, and dependencies

Qualifications

• Has led complex drug development programs across multiple stages.
• Experience coordinating multiple functions (R&D, Regulatory, Clinical Operations, CMC, Safety).
• Ability to translate strategy into executable plans and milestones.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional program teams from late-stage discovery to registration.
• Develop integrated program plans, timelines, milestones and dependencies.
• Establish governance with decision criteria and clear owners.
• Identify risks, gaps and opportunities impacting program success.
• Drive timely decisions and keep teams focused on outcomes.
• Mentor and build the PM function as the portfolio grows.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Program management

Portfolio governance

Strategic planning

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Ovid Therapeutics Inc. is seeking a Senior Director, Program Management to lead cross-functional development programs across CNS neuroscience.

The role requires moving programs from late-stage discovery through clinical development toward registration, with governance to enable rapid, informed decisions. The ideal candidate will pair deep program management expertise with strong leadership across Clinical Development, Regulatory, CMC and Safety, ensuring timelines, milestones, and dependencies