VP/TA Head, Global Clinical Development - Atherosclerosis & Metabolism

Job Description

As a key member of the General Medicine Global Clinical Development team, the Vice President/ Therapeutic Area (TA) Head’s primary objectives will be to:

• Develop and create a new Center of Excellence within the Atherosclerosis & Metabolism TA that will continue to expand our efforts around atherosclerosis, metabolism, obesity, and metabolism-associated liver diseases.

• Create, develop, and implement a successful Therapeutic Area strategy that will bring forth programs to successful approval and registration.

• Lead late-stage development for our company's assets in this TA by overseeing Product Development Teams (PDTs) and collaborating with Section Heads, PDT Leaders, and Clinical Directors responsible for the design and medical monitoring of clinical studies.

• Ensure optimal design and monitoring of clinical programs and studies, producing high-quality clinical documents and presentations.

• Collaborate with functional area leaders within our Research and Development Division (R&D) and across the company enterprise to ensure optimal decision-making and operational excellence in the late development of assets.

• Serve as a role model for our company's Leadership Principles, setting ambitious goals, promoting cross-functional collaboration, and delivering results.

• Establish effective connections with internal and external scientific leaders and key stakeholders.

• Play a key role in therapeutic-related business development decisions.

Role Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a portfolio strategy in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

• Advance the pipeline and manage the integration of in-licensed assets and acquisitions.

• Drive business development activities to support the therapeutic area pipeline.

• Serve as the senior company representative on joint development committees for selected partnered assets, developing and representing an aligned cross-PDT development strategy.

• Recruit and mentor top talent, providing managerial oversight to Clinical Directors and Section Heads in the Therapeutic Area.

• Represent development activities within the Therapeutic Area internally and externally.

• Contribute to the GenMed Leadership team and the broader Development Leadership team.

Education:

• Medical Degree with significant expertise (BC or BE) in Endocrinology, Diabetology, Hepatology, or Cardiology.

• At least 15 years of relevant industry experience, including building and leading effective teams.

• An additional advanced degree (PhD or other) in a relevant scientific discipline is a strong plus.

Required Experience and Skills:

• Multiple/varied experiences bringing a product through all cycles of drug development, including product licensure.

• Broad experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry, particularly in metabolism and/or atherosclerosis portfolio.

• Proven track record in aligning global medical strategies with corporate goals and providing critical therapeutic area insights.

• Recognized clinical research expert in areas such as atherosclerosis, MASH/MASLD, obesity, diabetes, and other cardiometabolic diseases.

• Depth and breadth of knowledge and understanding of scientific, medical, and regulatory environments, practices, and requirements.

• Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire teams, allocate resources strategically, and attract, retain, engage, and develop top talent.

• Excellent communication and influencing skills in cross-cultural and cross-functional matrix settings.

• Proven track record of people management, leadership, and motivational skills.

• Superior stakeholder management skills across scientific, academic, regulatory, and scientific communities.

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