Lead and align cross-functional study teams that may include Clinical Operations, Regulatory, Data Management, Biostatistics, Medical Writing, Pharmacovigilance, Clinical Supplies, Quality Assurance, Finance, Contracts, and Patient Recruitment, with particular attention to CNS-specific operational needs. The role serves as the primary operational leader and sponsor contact, directing cross-functional teams and external vendors across regions while maintaining compliance with applicable regulations, ICH/GCP, protocol requirements, and company procedures.