Global Clinical Head, Respiratory

Role Overview

The Global Clinical Head (GCH) is the most senior medical scientific expert on an asset/product/indication team, core member of the Franchise or Global Product Team. Reports to the Vice President Clinical Respiratory. Accountable for all clinical scientific aspects of the product/asset, including benefit/risk assessment, scientific strategies for the Target Product Profile (TPP), Target Product Claim (TPC), Clinical Development Plan (CDP), and clinical components of regulatory documents and core labeling texts.

Provides clinical and medical expertise to overall project strategy and is accountable for clinical deliverables such as studies and regulatory submissions. Serves as the single point of contact for TA‑Heads and R&D leaders for clinical and scientific components.

• 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 an appropriate disease area.
• Significant hands‑on late‑phase clinical drug development experience.
• Developed and delivered multiple complex and large studies, including multinational outcome studies.
• Scientific credibility internally and externally.
• Demonstrated success in influencing functions outside of clinical and across geographies.
• Experience of benefit/risk assessment and creating patient risk management plans.
• Experience with global regulatory submissions and interaction 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.
• Fit‑for‑purpose business acumen and insight into payer and reimbursement hurdles globally.
• Line management experience.

• Global external awareness within the therapeutic area.
• Global regulatory awareness.
• Ability to travel nationally and internationally.
• Experience in several organizations and geographic locations.
• Experience working with market companies to deliver studies/projects.
• Experience with the clinical/commercial interface.

The annual base salary ranges from $331,873 to $497,810. Additional compensation may include a short‑term incentive bonus and eligibility for an equity‑based long‑term incentive program. Benefits include a qualified retirement program (401(k) plan), paid vacation and holidays, paid leave, and health benefits covering medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision care in accordance with applicable plans.

This is an at‑will position; the company reserves the right to modify base salary and other compensation at any time for reasons related to performance, departmental/team performance, or market factors.

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