Senior Director, Clinical Development (CNS)

Responsibilities: of the Senior Director, Clinical Development (CNS): • Provide executive oversight for multiple global CNS clinical development programs and portfolios. • Serve as a strategic partner to sponsor leadership teams and executive stakeholders. • Lead portfolio governance, resource planning, risk management, and strategic program execution activities. • Support business development initiatives including proposal strategy, bid defenses, and client presentations. • Maintain accountability for portfolio performance, quality, timelines, financial metrics, and client satisfaction. • Oversee financial forecasting, budget performance, profitability, and KPI tracking across assigned programs. • Lead and mentor Project Directors, Program Leaders, and Project Management teams. • Partner with Clinical Operations, Data Management, Biometrics, Regulatory Affairs, and Medical teams to ensure successful delivery of global clinical programs. • Identify opportunities to strengthen sponsor relationships and expand strategic accounts. • Drive organizational excellence through leadership development, coaching, and succession planning initiatives. Requirements of the Senior Director, Clinical Development (CNS): • Bachelor's or advanced degree in Life Sciences, Clinical Research, or a related field. • 15+ years of experience in clinical research, including 10+ years in project management, portfolio management, or clinical development leadership roles. • Deep expertise within CNS clinical development. • Experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and CRO environments strongly preferred. • Strong knowledge of clinical trials, drug development, and regulatory requirements including ICH-GCP. • Proven experience leading large, complex clinical development programs and global cross-functional teams. • Demonstrated success managing executive-level client relationships and stakeholder governance. • Strong business development experience including proposal strategy, bid defenses, account growth, and client retention. • Proven people leadership experience managing Directors, Project Managers, and portfolio leadership teams. • Financial management experience including budget ownership, forecasting, profitability, and KPI oversight. • Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and problem-solving skills. • Strategic mindset with the ability to balance client success, operational excellence, and organizational growth. Compensation: for the Senior Director, Clinical Development (CNS): • Salary Range: $260,000 - $380,000 base salary • Target Bonus: 25% • Full Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, PTO, Paid Holidays, and Retirement Benefits • Executive Leadership Opportunity within a Growing Global CRO