VP, Global Medical Affairs Leader - CNS Growth & Strategy

Client Overview: Our client is an emerging biopharmaceutical company developing therapies in CNS/Neuroscience, with a focus on areas of significant unmet patient need. They are looking to add a VP, Global Head of Medical Affairs , to head their team. Salary/Hourly Rate: $310k - $380k, Depending on experience, qualifications, and overall fit. Position Overview: The experienced VP, Global Head of Medical Affairs, will help shape and scale the company’s medical affairs strategy across a developing CNS/Neuroscience portfolio. This individual will play a key role in building medical affairs capabilities, supporting cross-functional planning, and preparing the organization for future external engagement and potential commercialization activities. This role is ideal for a hands-on, strategic medical affairs leader who can operate effectively in a fast-moving environment, partner across clinical, scientific, and business functions, and translate complex scientific information into a clear medical strategy. The position is well-suited for someone who enjoys building infrastructure, developing teams, and creating scalable approaches that support long-term organizational growth. Responsibilities of the VP, Global Head of Medical Affairs: Establish and lead the medical affairs function to support the CNS/Neuroscience portfolio strategy, future launch readiness, and long-term organizational objectives. The VP, Global Head of Medical Affairs, will build, mentor, and manage medical affairs capabilities across key functional areas, including field medical, medical information, and scientific communications. Develop processes, standards, and operating models that allow the medical affairs organization to scale effectively as business needs evolve. Guide medical communication activities, external scientific engagement, educational initiatives, and publication-related planning. Collaborate closely with Clinical Development, Research, Commercial Planning, Market Access, and other internal stakeholders to ensure scientific alignment across programs. Represent the medical perspective in strategic planning discussions, external expert engagement, and broader cross-functional initiatives. Help evaluate medical insights, stakeholder needs, and evolving scientific information to inform business and portfolio priorities. Manage Direct reports. Required Experience/Skills for the VP Global Head of Medical Affairs: Proven experience leading medical affairs strategy within a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or related life sciences environment. Demonstrated success building teams, processes, or medical affairs capabilities in a growing organization. Strong ability to partner across clinical, scientific, commercial, and operational teams. Experience translating complex scientific and clinical information into clear medical strategy. Strong executive presence, communication skills, and ability to engage with internal and external stakeholders. Ability to operate in a hands-on leadership role within a fast-paced, evolving environment. Experience managing direct reports. Preferred Experience/Skills for the VP, Global Head of Medical Affairs: Experience in a smaller, emerging, or growth-stage life sciences organization. Background supporting programs through late-stage development, launch preparation, or early commercialization. Experience working with external experts, advocacy groups, professional organizations, or scientific stakeholders. Experience with Neuroscience or CNS Experience building or overseeing field medical, medical information, scientific communications, or related medical affairs capabilities. Education Requirements: An advanced scientific or clinical degree is required, such as MD, Ph.D., Pharm.D., or equivalent. MD is preferred. Benefits: Comprehensive health coverage. Retirement contributions. Incentive compensation. Equity eligibility. Wellness resources. Paid time off. Company holidays. Additional employee support programs and more. #J-18808-Ljbffr