Vice President, Drug Development Services – CNS/ Psychiatry

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States, +2 more countries.

📋 Description

• Deliver strategic scientific and medical guidance for CNS and Psychiatry development programs from Phase I to late-stage clinical development.

• Provide counsel to senior client stakeholders regarding protocol design, development planning, patient selection, endpoints, and overall program strategy.

• Lead multidisciplinary Drug Development Services teams while promoting a high-performance culture.

• Create and implement comprehensive drug development solutions, which include clinical development strategies, feasibility assessments, regulatory planning, risk mitigation, and program optimization.

• Establish relationships with investigators, key opinion leaders, advisory boards, regulatory agencies, and industry stakeholders.

• Collaborate with Business Development teams on proposals, client presentations, bid defenses, and provide scientific leadership.

• Represent ICON as an industry thought leader at conferences, professional organizations, client forums, and external speaking engagements.

⛳️ Requirements

• MD with a focus in Neurology, Psychiatry, or a closely related CNS field.

• Over 10 years of progressive leadership experience in drug development.

• Extensive expertise in CNS and psychiatric therapeutic areas within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CRO settings.

• Proven track record of successfully advancing assets through various stages of development.

• In-depth understanding of global regulatory requirements and experience in guiding development strategies across major regulatory agencies.

• Established ability to influence and gain credibility with executive leadership.

• Strong experience in leading multidisciplinary global teams, encompassing talent development, organizational leadership, budget accountability, and resource management.

• Commercially oriented strategic consultant with a successful history of supporting business growth, client engagements, and intricate drug development partnerships.

• Extensive professional network within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, academic, and regulatory sectors.

• Reside in the US, UK, or Ireland.

• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

• Legal authorization to work in the country where the position is located.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive base salary along with performance-related incentives.

• Health and wellness programs that include medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable.

• Retirement and pension plans.

• Life insurance and disability coverage.

• Employee assistance programs and wellness resources.

• Opportunities for learning and development through structured training and career pathways.