Vice President, Head of Clinical Development

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* PhD or MD required. MD with training or clinical experience in Neurology, Pediatric Neurology, Neuromuscular Medicine, or Medical Genetics strongly preferred.
* Subspecialty training or significant clinical research experience in neuromuscular disorders, genetic diseases, or CNS degenerative conditions is highly desirable.
* Advanced training or demonstrated expertise in genetic medicines (e.g., gene therapy, RNA/siRNA modalities) is a strong differentiator.
* An MBA, MPH, or other advanced degree in clinical research, translational science, or leadership is a plus but not required.
* 15+ years of professional experience with 8+ of those years being in progressive leadership roles in clinical development within biotech or pharma.
* Extensive experience leading global development programs from early phase through pivotal/registration stages.
* Demonstrated success representing clinical development in board‑ or executive‑level settings.
* Experience in rare/orphan disease drug development strongly preferred but not required.
* Visionary leadership with the ability to inspire, influence, and align diverse stakeholders.
* Deep understanding of clinical development, clinical trial design, and regulatory science.
* Exceptional strategic thinking with the ability to balance short‑term execution with long‑term portfolio strategy.
* Strong decision‑making capability under uncertainty, with sound scientific judgment.
* Excellent communication skills, including the ability to distill complex data for executive audiences.
* Demonstrated success driving organizational change, innovation, and operational excellence.
* High emotional intelligence, adaptability, and a collaborative leadership style.
* Enterprise mindset with strong orientation toward company‑wide impact.
* Bias toward action and accountability.
* Ability to navigate ambiguity and lead through complexity.
* Commitment to patient‑centric development and ethical decision‑making.
* Culture builder who champions inclusivity, transparency, and high performance.
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