Head of Neurodegeneration, Translational Medicine

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Band Level 7 Job Description Summary: #LI-Hybrid Internal job title: Executive Director Location: Basel, Switzerland As the Head of Neurodegeneration within Translational Medicine, you will serve as a senior scientific and strategic leader responsible for shaping and delivering the translational strategy for neurodegenerative therapeutic programs. You will provide expert guidance bridging research, early clinical development, and biomarker/experimental medicine innovation to advance assets from discovery through proof-of-concept and into full development. In addition, you will lead or integrate global, cross-functional teams to design, implement, and execute cutting-edge translational strategies, and act as an influential thought partner in neurodegenerative disease biology, clinical development, and emerging therapeutic modalities. Job Description: Key Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership & Scientific Direction - Define and oversee the long-term translational strategy for the Neurodegeneration Pillar, ensuring scientific excellence and alignment with broader BR and TM organizational priorities. - Serve as a senior advisor and thought leader within neurodegeneration disorders, le...