Global Head of CNS

Piper Companies is seeking a Global Head of CNS to provide strategic and operational leadership for a growing Contract Research Organization (CRO) specializing in clinical development services. The Global Head of CNS will drive the vision, growth, and execution of the organization's Central Nervous System (CNS) therapeutic area, working closely with executive leadership, sponsors, and cross-functional teams to expand market presence and deliver high-quality clinical research programs.

Responsibilities of the Global Head of CNS:

    • Lead the global CNS therapeutic area strategy across clinical development, business growth, and operational excellence initiatives.

    • Serve as the executive subject matter expert for CNS trials, including neurology, psychiatry, neurodegenerative disorders, rare neurological diseases, and related indications.

    • Partner with business development teams to support sponsor engagement, proposal development, and strategic sales activities.

    • Build and maintain relationships with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and academic research organizations.

    • Oversee clinical program execution to ensure quality, regulatory compliance, and successful delivery of CNS studies.

    • Evaluate emerging scientific trends, competitive intelligence, and market opportunities within the CNS research landscape.

    • Collaborate with medical, clinical operations, biometrics, regulatory affairs, pharmacovigilance, and executive leadership teams.

    • Mentor and develop therapeutic area leaders and clinical research professionals globally.

    • Represent the organization at industry conferences, scientific meetings, and client-facing events.

Requirements of the Global Head of CNS:

    • Advanced degree (MD, PhD, PharmD, or equivalent) in a scientific, medical, or healthcare-related discipline.

    • 15+ years of progressive experience in clinical research, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CRO environments.

    • Extensive expertise in CNS therapeutic areas, including experience supporting global clinical trials.

    • Demonstrated success leading therapeutic area strategy, business development initiatives, and client relationships.

    • Strong understanding of GCP, ICH guidelines, FDA, EMA, and global regulatory requirements.

    • Proven leadership experience managing global teams and complex stakeholder environments.

    • Excellent executive communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.

    • Ability to travel globally as needed for client meetings, conferences, and business development activities.

Compensation for the Global Head of CNS:

    • Salary range: $250,000 - $350,000 base salary

    • Full Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, PTO, Paid Holiday and Sick Leave if Required by Law.

Keywords:

Global Head of CNS, CNS Therapeutic Area Leadership, Clinical Research Organization, CRO, Neurology, Psychiatry, Neurodegenerative Diseases, Neuroscience, Clinical Development, CNS Clinical Trials, Global Clinical Operations, Business Development, Pharmaceutical Research, Biotechnology, Therapeutic Area Strategy, Clinical Operations Leadership, FDA, EMA, ICH Guidelines, GCP Compliance, Executive Leadership, Drug Development, Sponsor Relations, Medical Affairs, Rare Neurological Disorders, Clinical Trial Management, Neuroscience Research, Healthcare Leadership, Precision Medicine, Clinical Innovation

This job opens for applications on 11/02/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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