Vice President, Therapeutic Lead - Psychology, Pain and Sleep Team

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Join Us as a Vice President, Therapeutic Lead, Psychology, Pain and Sleep - Make an Impact at the Forefront of Innovation.

The Vice President, Therapeutic Lead, Psychology (Psych), Pain and Sleep, within our Neurosciences Therapeutic Business Unit (TBU) is a credible business leader and subject matter expert in the Psych, Pain and/or Sleep therapeutic areas, responsible for leading and growing a book of business. This leader will collaborate globally across functional groups to develop, expand, and deliver on our strategic and scientific vision for the therapeutic areas.  The team is committed to its mission—to establish PPD/CRG as the industry leader in all aspects of neuroscience, and to secure, retain, and grow business within this dynamic and evolving market.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic and Commercial Leadership: Develop and execute a comprehensive business growth strategy for the Psych, Pain and Sleep book of business, driving business expansion through pipeline analysis, market assessment, and enterprise collaboration. Identify opportunities to align internal capabilities with evolving sponsor needs and scientific advancements.

Portfolio Oversight: Oversee planning, execution, and delivery of therapeutic studies, portfolios, and client engagements. Ensure operational excellence, scientific quality, and on-time delivery across the Psych, Pain and Sleep portfolio.

Market Intelligence & Thought Leadership: Maintain expertise in the evolving scientific, clinical, and regulatory landscape for psych, pain and sleep therapeutic areas. Contribute to publications, presentations, and scientific forums to advance CRG’s visibility and leadership.

Cross-Therapeutic Integration: Collaborate with other leaders to leverage synergies across related therapeutic areas, driving operational efficiency and innovation in study delivery and scientific approaches.

Business Development Partnership: Partner with Business Development to retain and expand key client relationships. Participate in strategic discussions, proposal development, and bid defenses to position CRG as a preferred partner in psych, pain and sleep research.

Operational Excellence & Risk Management: Implement systems and processes that ensure compliance, quality, and efficiency. Develop proactive risk mitigation strategies addressing operational, recruitment, and scientific challenges. Act as the escalation point for CIRMs and RESOLVE for the therapeutic areas.

Financial Stewardship: Ensure effective management of budgets, forecasts, and profitability targets across programs. Drive resource optimization and fiscal accountability within the therapeutic portfolio.

Client Engagement: Serve as a senior point of contact and executive escalation for key clients, representing the TBU with professionalism, credibility, and scientific integrity. Cultivates high-impact strategic relationships with customers to drive client retention.

Team Development & Leadership: Mentor and develop therapeutic area talent, foster collaboration, accountability, and innovation across global teams.

Strategic Partnership Building: Engage with key opinion leaders, industry consortia, and advocacy networks to strengthen CRG’s leadership and partnerships in psych, pain and sleep research.

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree (PhD, MD, PharmD, or equivalent) in a relevant scientific discipline preferred; advanced neuroscience, psychology, pain and/or sleep background strongly preferred.

• Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 15+ years).

• 8+ years of management responsibilities

• Deep and current knowledge of the scientific, clinical, regulatory, and competitive landscape related to the therapeutic areas.

• Strong global awareness and understanding of the development and delivery environment within therapeutic areas.

• Proven commercial and financial acumen, with the ability to translate strategies into therapeutic business unit profitability and sustainable growth.

• Demonstrated executive presence, gravitas, and strategic influence across complex stakeholder networks.

• Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to motivate, develop, and lead high performing, global cross-functional teams through change and growth.

• Strong customer management skills, including the ability to engage at the executive level, navigate complex negotiations, and drive impactful client outcomes.