Vice President, Global Program Head

Incyte; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Incyte is seeking a Vice President Global Program Head for Dermatology and Immunology to lead cross-functional teams in advancing early-stage dermatology and immunology programs. You will own the integrated development strategy and ensure delivery aligned with timelines, budgets, and quality standards.

The role requires deep translational expertise, 15+ years in pharma with leadership in early development, and a track record of regulatory submissions.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in translational dermatology and/or immunology.
• Minimum of 15 years in the pharmaceutical industry, including at least 10 years in leadership roles in early development.
• Proven track record leading lifecycle management and early-stage development programs.
• Experience successfully delivering global regulatory submissions (e.g., NDA, BLA, MAA, JNDA).
• Demonstrated leadership of cross-functional teams across all stages of drug development.
• Strong knowledge of drug development processes, including clinical (Phase I–III), CMC, and preclinical.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including experience presenting to senior executive leadership.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead global development strategy for assigned product(s), maximizing overall asset value.
• Develop and deliver integrated product development plans, incorporating clinical development strategy, commercial target product profile, and CMC plans.
• Ensure alignment with corporate strategy and therapy area priorities.
• Lead cross-functional teams through strategic planning and execution of development programs.
• Maintain high-quality risk management plans and escalate significant risks as needed.
• Track program progress and address timelines, budget, and resource challenges.
• Collaborate across functions to embed expertise and enable high-quality decision-making.

Job description

Overview

Incyte is a global, science-driven biopharmaceutical company recognized for its strong growth and deep commitment to advancing therapies in Hematology, Oncology, and Immunology. With a diverse and expanding early pipeline, Incyte is shaping the next generation of targeted and immune-based therapies. Our strength lies in our ability to combine scientific insight with clinical execution, transforming discoveries into impactful medicines for patients worldwide. We are a company in motion, growing, evolving, and investing in early development as a core engine of innovation. At Incyte, every idea begins with science — and every scientist plays a part in shaping what comes next.

The Vice President Global Program Head (GPH) – Dermatology, Immunology is responsible for leading cross-functional teams to advance early-stage dermatology and immunology programs. This role owns the integrated product development strategy and ensures delivery of programs aligned with corporate priorities, timelines, budgets, and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Program Leadership & Strategy:
  • Lead global development strategy for assigned product(s), maximizing overall asset value.
  • Develop and deliver integrated product development plans, incorporating:
    • Clinical development strategy
    • Commercial target product profile
    • CMC/pharmaceutical development plans
  • Ensure alignment with corporate strategy and therapy area priorities.
  • Contribute to broader therapy area strategy and sub-team leadership.
• Execution & Delivery:
  • Accountable for delivering programs on time, within budget, and to required quality standards.
  • Lead cross-functional teams through strategic planning and execution of development programs.
  • Partner with Project Management to:
    • Maintain high-quality risk management plans
    • Identify, assess, and mitigate key risks
    • Escalate significant risks based on likelihood and impact
  • Track program progress, proactively addressing issues related to timelines, budget, and resources.
  • Escalate major variances to governance bodies as appropriate.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  • Collaborate across functions (clinical, regulatory, CMC, commercial, preclinical, operations, etc.) to ensure:
    • Appropriate expertise is embedded in programs
    • High-quality decision-making and execution
  • Ensure teams are appropriately resourced and staffed with the necessary capabilities.
  • Identify and upscale resource gaps impacting delivery or quality.
• Leadership & Team Effectiveness:
  • Lead and inspire cross-functional project teams, fostering a high-performing, collaborative environment.
  • Drive accountability, ownership, and focus on results.
  • Empower team members with clear direction aligned to organizational goals.
  • Promote a global, enterprise-first mindset.
• Operational Excellence:
  • Proactively identify risks, challenges, and opportunities; take action to reduce cycle times.
  • Ensure decisions are made at the appropriate level with cross-functional input.
  • Maintain accurate, current, and approved program documentation.
• Insights & External Awareness:
  • Stay current on industry trends, regulatory changes, and scientific advancements in dermatology and immunology.
  • Apply insights to active programs and contribute to R&D and therapy area strategy.

Qualifications & Experience

• Deep expertise in translational dermatology and/or immunology.
• Minimum of 15 years in the pharmaceutical industry, including at least 10 years in leadership roles in early development.
• Proven track record leading lifecycle management and early-stage development programs.
• Experience successfully delivering global regulatory submissions (e.g., NDA, BLA, MAA, JNDA).
• Demonstrated leadership of cross-functional teams across all stages of drug development.
• Strong knowledge of drug development processes, including clinical (Phase I–III), CMC, and preclinical.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including experience presenting to senior executive leadership.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Core Competencies

• Collaboration & Teamwork: Builds strong partnerships across functions; prioritizes enterprise goals; fosters inclusive, high-performing teams.
• Results Orientation: Drives accountability and delivers outcomes that meet or exceed expectations; maintains a strong customer focus.
• Leadership: Inspires, develops, and empowers individuals and teams to achieve strategic goals.
• Functional Expertise: Demonstrates deep knowledge of end-to-end drug development and regulatory processes.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Management reserves the right to change or modify such duties as required.

Incyte Corporation is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.