Director, Medical Lead - CNS
Core
Lead global medical strategy and lifecycle management for pharmaceutical assets, collaborating with commercial teams to drive evidence generation, market access, and scientific narratives.
Role type
Director, Medical Lead (Strategy & Lifecycle)
Builds
Global medical strategies, evidence generation plans, and scientific platforms for CNS and other therapeutic areas.
Domain
Specialty pharmaceuticals, Central Nervous System (CNS), Cardiovascular, Neurology.
Required skills
Medical strategy development, lifecycle management, evidence generation planning, stakeholder engagement, budget planning, vendor management, regulatory framework understanding, clinical research knowledge, data interpretation.
Preferred skills
Doctoral-level qualification (PharmD, PhD, MD, DO), 10+ years in Medical Affairs, cross-functional leadership, strategic thinking, analytical skills, communication and presentation to senior leaders.
Technologies
None explicitly stated.
Responsibilities
Provide medical input throughout the product life cycle; Lead development of global medical strategic and tactical plans; Identify evidence generation needs for regulatory approval and market access; Oversee post-marketing commitments; Lead Medical budget planning; Shape products' scientific narrative; Lead global Advisory Board meetings; Collaborate with Medical Science Liaisons; Ensure scientific excellence from development through sunset; Manage vendors for key projects.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership with hands-on execution.
