Senior Director, Medical Mature Assets, CNS

Senior Director, Mature Assets Lead

The role of Senior Director, Mature Assets Lead within the CNS medical business unit is critical for shaping the strategic processes and lifecycle planning for mature assets within the CNS portfolio. This position manages the unique challenge of establishing an emerging portfolio while maintaining a legacy lineup of market-leading CNS assets, which requires significant scientific and strategic agility and a strong ability to balance competing priorities. This position reports directly to the Executive Director, CNS Medical BU Lead.

Key responsibilities include :

• Medical Strategy & Narrative
• Oversee the initial development of the Target Reimbursable Product Profile as well as lifecycle management plans ensuring scientific consistency and alignment across R&D, Clinical, Global Medical Affairs, and Early Commercialization functions
• Guide high-quality scientific / clinical input and review of mature asset plans, ensuring content aligns with the overarching Medical Narrative
• Serve as a primary scientific resource, providing guidance on the disease state and mechanism of action for the mature CNS portfolio helping to translate science into value for patients and stakeholders
• Lead the Strategy and Tactical Planning Process, identifying critical data needs for the emerging portfolio
• Lead and mentor a team of medical professionals, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous development
• Evidence Generation Process
• Oversee the Medical Evidence Generation Process, translating strategic data gaps into clear research priorities and providing expert input into the design and feasibility of clinical trials and data generation initiatives
• Support the planning and execution of Medical Affairs evidence generation activities relevant to mature assets
• External Stakeholder Engagement
• Oversee KOL identification and engagement to support collection, curation, and communication of clinical medical and methodological insights to inform understanding of unmet medical needs, emerging standard of care, and development opportunities
• Guide development of Key Intelligence Topics & Questions (KITs / KIQs) for relevant assets, serving as the blueprint for insight collection from Key Opinion Leaders
• Lead the strategic planning, content development, and successful facilitation of consulting activities including Advisory Boards, ensuring objectives align with data gap analyses and asset / portfolio strategy
• Lead scientific exchange with key opinion leaders (KOLs) to gather insights and validate development hypotheses
• Support the development of scientific publications, abstracts, and presentations related to mature assets
• Cross-functional Integration & Planning
• Collaborate within the CNS Medical Business Unit with the CNS Medical Communications and Field Medical Affairs sub-teams
• Partner with and serve as a scientific and clinical resource for cross-functional colleagues including Clinical Development, Global Integrated Evidence & Innovation, Regulatory, and Global Marketing and Market Access
• Support portfolio planning for mature assets
• Consider technology and AI to support workflow improvement

Qualifications :

Competencies :

Salary : Minimum $225,490.00 - Maximum $337,180.00, plus incentive opportunity : The range shown represents a typical pay range or starting pay for individuals who are hired in the role to perform in the United States. Other elements may be used to determine actual pay such as the candidates job experience, specific skills, and comparison to internal incumbents currently in role. Typically, actual pay will be positioned within the established range, rather than at its minimum or maximum. This information is provided to applicants in accordance with states and local laws.

Application Deadline : This will be posted for a minimum of 5 business days. Company benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, company provided basic life, accidental death & dismemberment, short-term and long-term disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, student loan assistance, a generous 401(k) match, flexible time off, paid holidays, and paid leave programs as well as other company provided benefits.

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