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Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Office Job Description Join Us as a Vice President, Therapeutic Lead, Psychology, Pain and Sleep - Make an Impact at the Forefront of Innovation. The Vice President, Therapeutic Lead, Psychology (Psych), Pain and Sleep, within our Neurosciences Therapeutic Business Unit (TBU) is a credible business leader and subject matter expert in the Psych, Pain and/or Sleep therapeutic areas, responsible for leading and growing a book of business. This leader will collaborate globally across functional groups to develop, expand, and deliver on our strategic and scientific vision for the therapeutic areas. The team is committed to its mission—to establish PPD/CRG as the industry leader in all aspects of neuroscience, and to secure, retain, and grow business within this dynamic and evolving market. Key Responsibilities: Strategic and Commercial Leadership: Develop and execute a comprehensive business growth strategy for the Psych, Pain and Sleep book of business, driving business expansion through pipeline analysis, market assessment, and enterprise collaboration. Identify opportunities to align internal capabilities with evolving sponsor needs and scientific advancements. Portfolio Oversight: Oversee planning, execution, and delivery of therapeutic studies, portfolios, and client engagements. Ensure operational excellence, scientific quality, and on-time delivery across the Psych, Pain and Sleep portfolio. Market Intelligence & Thought Leadership: Maintain expertise in the evolving scientific, clinical, and regulatory landscape for psych, pain and sleep therapeutic areas. Contribute to publications, presentations, and scientific forums to advance CRG’s visibility and leadership. Cross-Therapeutic Integration: Collaborate with other leaders to leverage synergies across related therapeutic areas, driving operational efficiency and innovation in study delivery and scientific approaches. Business Development Partnership: Partner with Business Development to retain and expand key client relationships. Participate in strategic discussions, proposal development, and bid defenses to position CRG as a preferred partner in psych, pain and sleep research. Operational Excellence & Risk Management: Implement systems and processes that ensure compliance, quality, and efficiency. Develop proactive risk mitigation strategies addressing operational, recruitment, and scientific challenges. Act as the escalation point for CIRMs and RESOLVE for the therapeutic areas. Financial Stewardship: Ensure effective management of budgets, forecasts, and profitability targets across programs. Drive resource optimization and fiscal accountability within the therapeutic portfolio. Client Engagement: Serve as a senior point of contact and executive escalation for key clients, representing the TBU with professionalism, credibility, and scientific integrity. Cultivates high-impact strategic relationships with customers to drive client retention. Team Development & Leadership: Mentor and develop therapeutic area talent, foster collaboration, accountability, and innovation across global teams. Strategic Partnership Building: Engage with key opinion leaders, industry consortia, and advocacy networks to strengthen CRG’s leadership and partnerships in psych, pain and sleep research. Qualifications: Advanced degree (PhD, MD, PharmD, or equivalent) in a relevant scientific discipline preferred; advanced neuroscience, psychology, pain and/or sleep background strongly preferred. Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 15+ years). 8+ years of management responsibilities Deep and current knowledge of the scientific, clinical, regulatory, and competitive landscape related to the therapeutic areas. Strong global awareness and understanding of the development and delivery environment within therapeutic areas. Proven commercial and financial acumen, with the ability to translate strategies into therapeutic business unit profitability and sustainable growth. Demonstrated executive presence, gravitas, and strategic influence across complex stakeholder networks. Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to motivate, develop, and lead high performing, global cross-functional teams through change and growth. Strong customer management skills, including the ability to engage at the executive level, navigate complex negotiations, and drive impactful client outcomes. In-depth understanding of the biopharmaceutical and biotechnology industry, clinical trial operations, and data-driven decision-making. Strong presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills, including excellent command of the English language. Demonstrated critical thinking, learning agility and commitment to continuous professional growth. Ability to travel up to 50%. Why Join Us? When you join Thermo Fisher Scientific, you become part of a global team that values passion, innovation, and a commitment to scientific excellence. You’ll work in an environment where collaboration and development are part of the everyday experience—and where your contributions truly make a difference. Apply today to help us deliver tomorrow’s breakthroughs. Compensation and Benefits The salary range estimated for this position based in Maryland is $270,000.00–$320,000.00. This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes: A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards Thank you for your interest as you consider starting a new career journey with us. As the world leader in serving science, our colleagues develop critical solutions through innovation—and build rewarding careers. Discover their extraordinary stories and connection to our Mission to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Their work is a story of purpose. What story will you tell? Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of more than $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Thermo Fisher Scientific is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, veteran status, age or disability status.