Associate Vice President, Global Clinical Development, Respiratory

Job Description

The Associate Vice President (AVP)/Section Head, Global Clinical Development, Respiratory will focus on driving strategy, development, and life-cycle management activities in the Cardiovascular & Respiratory Therapeutic Area (CV&R). The incumbent will be expected to lead multiple programs including those new to the organization therefore requiring someone who has built and lead clinical development plans from the ground up. They will also be responsible for guiding Product Development Team Leaders and Clinical Directors within their group to ensure that their programs are being executed effectively according to approved strategies and plans. They will require a solid understanding of the disease area, the functions and processes relevant to drug development, and project management principles as applicable to the pharmaceutical industry.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Leads development for multiple Respiratory projects, including pipeline candidates and licensed products

• Supervises development of clinical documents including protocols, clinical study reports and background documents

• Interfaces with functional experts across the enterprise to ensure operational excellence in the late development of assets within the Respiratory Section of Global Clinical Development

• May serve as a senior therapeutic area content expert within the company, providing input into research and business development priorities and prioritization of clinical assets

• May serves as the senior liaison for relevant stakeholders in the external community (Key Scientific Leaders, Patient Community, Payers, Regulatory Agencies)

• Responsible for managing, coaching, and mentoring Clinical Directors and developing the next-level talent pool within the CV&R Clinical Development TA

Education:

• M.D or M.D./Ph.D.

• Board Certified in Pulmonology or Allergy/Immunology highly desirable

Required Experience and Skills:

• Experience bringing respiratory/pulmonary drugs through various stages of clinical development, with an emphasis on late-stage development

• Experience with planning and execution of strategies for product registration and commercialization / life-cycle management

• Strong leadership skills with a proven track record of hiring, mentoring, and retaining top talent

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and network well within the organization; widely recognized within the organization as an expert in drug development

• Demonstrated ability to understand and manage, with appropriate support, the resources, time, and budgets for assigned projects; is business-savvy and results-oriented

• Proven ability to analyze, recommend, and communicate scientific information and influence team initiatives cross-functional

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Strong interpersonal skills and executive presence to successfully engage senior leaders

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