Head of Neuropsychiatry

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the US Medical strategy across the Neuropsychiatry portfolio, encompassing multiple marketed products and late‑stage development assets.
• Serve as the primary medical point of contact for Neuropsychiatry across US Commercial, Market Access, Global Medical, and Regulatory organizations.
• Oversee field medical strategy and operations for the Neuropsychiatry franchise, including Field Director and MSL teams.
• Provide leadership and strategic oversight for scientific content development, external stakeholder engagement, congress strategy, publications, and advisory boards.
• Ensure medical input is embedded in key cross‑functional activities including lifecycle management, launch planning, and field enablement.
• Champion the integration of patient and HCP insights into strategic and tactical planning, ensuring a data‑driven and customer‑centric approach to decision‑making.
• Lead with a performance‑driven mindset, promoting accountability, innovation, and excellence across the Neuropsychiatry medical team.
• Mentor and develop medical affairs talent through intentional coaching, career path planning, and succession development.
• Represent Neuropsychiatry in cross‑functional governance, promotional review committees, and compliance processes, ensuring rigorous execution and alignment with regulatory expectations.
• Manage and oversee the Neuropsychiatry medical budget, ensuring efficient resource utilization and investment in areas of highest impact.

Requirements

• MD, PhD, PharmD, or DNP in a clinical or scientific discipline.
• 8‑10+ years of Medical Affairs experience in roles with increasing responsibility and accountability for medical affairs planning & tactical execution.
• 5+ years of experience leading Medical Affairs teams across multiple products or within complex therapeutic areas.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and executing medical strategies for both marketed and pipeline assets.
• Deep understanding of medical engagement, regulatory environment, field medical operations, and scientific communication.
• Experience in Neurology and Psychiatry strongly preferred.
• Proven success launching and supporting multiple products within a portfolio‑based medical model.
• Comfort working in a fast‑paced, matrixed environment with high strategic visibility.
• Track record of building and leading high‑performing teams with a focus on talent development and inclusive leadership.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing medical strategies within the Neuropsychiatry portfolio, with a strong focus on team leadership, stakeholder engagement, and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to integrate patient and healthcare professional insights into strategic planning while managing medical affairs operations effectively.