[Hiring] Head of CNS Therapeutic Development @Piper Companies

Role Description

Piper Companies is seeking a Head of CNS Therapeutic Development to join a leading global clinical research organization in a fully remote permanent position. The Head of CNS Therapeutic Development will serve as the strategic leader for a growing Central Nervous System (CNS) portfolio, driving therapeutic-area growth, supporting business development initiatives, overseeing portfolio performance, and partnering with senior commercial and operational leaders to expand global clinical development programs.

• Provide strategic oversight and leadership for a global CNS portfolio, ensuring therapeutic expertise, operational excellence, and long-term business growth objectives are achieved.
• Partner closely with business development, proposals, and executive stakeholders to shape bid strategies, participate in client presentations, and strengthen key sponsor relationships.
• Lead and mentor Portfolio Directors and senior project leaders while supporting workforce planning, talent development, and organizational growth within the CNS practice.
• Maintain executive-level accountability for portfolio financial performance, including forecasting, profitability, risk mitigation, resource utilization, and key performance metrics.
• Act as the senior escalation point for complex client, portfolio, and delivery challenges while helping define the organization's CNS therapeutic strategy and market positioning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or advanced degree in Life Sciences, Clinical Research, Neuroscience, Pharmacy, or a related scientific discipline.
• 15+ years of clinical research experience with extensive expertise in CNS drug development and at least 10 years of leadership experience overseeing programs, portfolios, or global clinical operations.
• Demonstrated success leading large-scale, international clinical development portfolios within a CRO, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology environment.
• Strong commercial and business development experience, including proposal strategy, client engagement, bid defense participation, account expansion, and executive-level stakeholder management.
• Proven ability to manage financial performance, portfolio governance, organizational growth initiatives, and cross-functional teams in a global setting.
• Comprehensive knowledge of clinical trial execution, drug development processes, regulatory requirements, and ICH-GCP guidelines.

Requirements

• Salary Range: $260,000-$330,000/year, with a target bonus up to 25%
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, sick leave if required by law, and 401K

Company Description

This job opens for applications on 11/2/26. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.