Engage Scientific successfully completed a Senior Director, Program Leader search

Engage Scientific successfully completed a Senior Director, Program Leader search. The Program Leader is responsible for leading and managing novel drug development projects and teams to successful development, NDA submission, and market introduction. This individual will work closely with all levels of leadership to determine program strategies and with internal and external groups to resource and implement all aspects of a drug development project. The Program Leader will set strategies and implement operating plans for the organization and be responsible for the overall project budget and will have access to all levels of leadership and will work closely with all the functional areas to plan, resource, implement and monitor programs.

Metrics:
1 day after the search was initiated the candidate that was hired for the role was identified and submitted.
6 resumes submitted
48 business days from initiation to acceptance

Client:
Our client is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to developing novel medicines to transform the lives of patients with life-altering central nervous system (CNS) disorders. Their mission is to discover, develop and deliver novel medicines for many of today’s most debilitating and disabling CNS disorders by leveraging compelling science, a robust clinical foundation, strong partnerships, and a world-class team of founders, advisors, investors, scientists and managers.

Search Consultant:
Jed Washburn, Director, R&D/CMC Program & Project Management at Engage Scientific, specializes on presenting candidates within drug development to help facilitate company growth, commercialization of products, and to assist with career development. Jed has overseen numerous successful placements ranging from Executive Director to Senior Manager level opportunities throughout North America. He can be reached at jwashburn@engagescientific.com

Date: 
February, 2018