Are you a strategic leader with a strong scientific background and commercial acumen? Do you thrive at the intersection of R&D and commercialization, guiding the development of groundbreaking therapies from early research through to late-stage decisions? If so, this highly visible, leadership role could be the perfect opportunity for you.

We are seeking a Head of Portfolio Neuroscience, a pivotal position within a global biopharma company that is shaping the future of medicine. In this role, you will own the strategic vision for an entire disease area, not just a single molecule. You will be the critical link between R&D and commercial teams, ensuring that scientific breakthroughs translate into real-world impact for patients.

Why This Role?

🔹 Own the strategy for a full disease area—Parkinson’s, MS, ALS, or other key neurodegenerative disorders—shaping how new therapies are developed and brought to market.
🔹 Be the connector between R&D and commercialization, influencing both sides to ensure a clear and successful path to value.
🔹 Sit at decision-making tables, engaging with senior leadership, research teams, and business development to drive key investment and portfolio decisions.
🔹 Lead in a matrix environment, working cross-functionally to guide clinical development, pipeline evolution, and external partnerships.
🔹 Join a strong Neuroscience community, collaborating with a network of peers (currently 5 DALs in Neuroscience) to contribute to high-impact disease area strategies.
🔹 Make a real impact by shaping the future of neuroscience drug development and driving decisions that matter at the highest level.

What We’re Looking For

✔ PhD, MD, or strong R&D expertise—deep scientific understanding of neuroscience and drug development is a must.
✔ Proven strategic leadership—experience in medical affairs, business development, R&D consulting, or portfolio strategy is highly valued.
✔ Commercial fluency—you understand the full drug development lifecycle, from early-stage research to Phase III and beyond.
✔ A strong influencer and connector—comfortable challenging both R&D and commercial teams while bringing them together.
✔ Experience in a global pharma/biotech company—ideally with a track record of contributing to business development, pipeline strategy, or commercialization.
✔ An excellent communicator—able to present with confidence and engage stakeholders across different functions.
✔ Diversity of thought and experience—we are looking for fresh perspectives, particularly from individuals with diverse professional backgrounds and geographies.

The Challenge & The Opportunity

Finding the right leaders for this role isn’t easy—many people are either too R&D-focused or too commercially driven. We need someone who can truly walk the middle path, speaking both languages fluently and ensuring that early research decisions align with late-stage success.
This is a high-impact, high-visibility role where you’ll work on some of the most pressing challenges in neuroscience. If you’re ready to take on a career-defining leadership position and be at the heart of major decision-making in global drug development, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 Apply today to shape the future of neuroscience!