Senior VP, Immunology & Respiratory Programs (AI-Driven)

Verto People; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Verto People Ltd in the East Coast US is seeking a senior Project Leader / VP to own immunology and respiratory programme leadership from preclinical through IND/CTA and into early clinical development.

The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on execution, cross-functional leadership across Biology, Translational Sciences, Regulatory Affairs and Clinical Development, and the use of AI-driven insights to shape portfolio decisions.

Qualifications

• PhD, MD or equivalent advanced degree in Immunology, Biology, Pharmacology or related field.
• 7+ years in biopharma R&D within immunology and/or respiratory areas.
• Proven experience leading pre-IND and IND-enabling programmes.
• Experience supporting IND submissions and advancing candidates to clinical development.
• Strong understanding of immune-mediated or respiratory diseases and therapies.
• Experience developing biologics, monoclonal antibodies or multispecifics is desirable.
• Solid grasp of drug discovery, translational medicine, regulatory requirements and early development.
• Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional programmes in a matrix organisation.
• Experience managing CROs, external partners, budgets and timelines.
• Excellent scientific judgement, strategic leadership, communication and stakeholder mgmt.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced biotech environment with evolving priorities.
• East Coast US location preferred with willingness to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple preclinical and early-stage development programmes across immunology and respiratory areas.
• Drive programmes from candidate selection through IND-enabling activities and early clinical development.
• Develop and execute integrated programme strategies, timelines, budgets, milestones and risk mitigation plans.
• Lead cross-functional teams across Biology, Translational Sciences, Protein Engineering, Toxicology, CMC, Regulatory Affairs and Clinical Development.
• Oversee the preparation and review of IND/CTA submissions, regulatory briefing materials and health authority responses.
• Guide decisions on candidate differentiation, indication selection and future portfolio opportunities.
• Identify and manage scientific, regulatory and operational risks to ensure progression.
• Oversee external CROs, academic collaborators and strategic partners.
• Integrate AI-driven insights, computational biology and translational science into strategies.
• Present programme updates and investment recommendations to senior leadership and governance committees.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Program management

Communication & stakeholder mgmt

Regulatory understanding

AI-driven drug discovery

Clinical development planning

Education

PhD/MD or equivalent

Job description

Verto People Ltd in the East Coast US is seeking a senior Project Leader / VP to own immunology and respiratory programme leadership from preclinical through IND/CTA and into early clinical development.

The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on execution, cross-functional leadership across Biology, Translational Sciences, Regulatory Affairs and Clinical Development, and the use of AI-driven insights to shape portfolio decisions.