Global Clinical Head, Respiratory

About the role

The Global Clinical Head (GCH) is the most senior medical scientific expert on an asset/product/indication team and a core member of the Franchise Team (if applicable) and/or the Global Product Team (GPT). This role reports to the Vice President Clinical Respiratory. The GCH is accountable for all clinical scientific aspects of the product/asset, including the benefit/risk assessment, scientific strategies for clinical components of the Target Product Profile (TPP), Target Product Claim (TPC), Clinical Development Plan (CDP), clinical components of regulatory documents, and core labelling texts. The role provides clinical and medical expertise input into overall project strategy and is responsible for clinical deliverables such as clinical studies and regulatory submissions to ensure timely execution. The GCH serves as the single point of contact for TA-Heads and R&D leaders regarding clinical and scientific components of the product and/or indications.

Requirements

• MD or equivalent medical degree from an accredited university with specialty training in Respiratory or a related area.
• 7+ years of relevant experience within the respiratory space, including late-phase drug development.
• Demonstrated deep clinical and research expertise in the appropriate disease area.
• Significant hands-on late-phase clinical drug development experience.
• Experience developing/delivering multiple complex and large studies (e.g., multinational outcome studies).
• Scientific credibility both internally and externally.
• Proven ability to influence functions outside of clinical and across geographies.
• Experience with benefit/risk assessment and creating patient risk management plans.
• Experience with global regulatory submissions and interacting with major regulatory agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and mentor other physicians/scientists.
• Proven teamwork and collaboration skills in a global setting.
• Credibility in scientific and commercial environments.
• Business acumen and insight into global payer and reimbursement hurdles.
• Line management experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Global external awareness within the therapeutic area.
• Global regulatory awareness.
• Willingness and ability to travel nationally and internationally.
• Experience in multiple organizations and geographic locations.
• Experience working with Market Companies to deliver studies/projects.
• Experience at the clinical/commercial interface.

Pay

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $331,873 to $497,810. Base pay may vary depending on market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The role also offers a short-term incentive bonus opportunity and eligibility to participate in an equity-based long-term incentive program.

Benefits

• Qualified retirement program (401(k) plan).
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Paid leaves.
• Health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.

Schedule

This role requires in-person working, with an expectation of a minimum of three days per week in the office. The company balances this expectation with respect for individual flexibility.