Sr. Director, Asset Lead

About Servier 

Servier in the U.S. is a Boston-based, commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company launched by Servier Group in 2018. As a privately held organization, Servier is uniquely positioned to advance cutting-edge science, tackle underserved therapeutic areas, and make patients the focus of every strategic decision. 

Role Summary

As an R&D Asset Leader (AL), you will drive one or several strategic oncology projects within Servier’s R&D portfolio, from preclinical research through to late-stage clinical development. You will be accountable for the vision, strategy, and overall execution of the asset, ensuring its scientific, medical, societal, and economic success.

In a highly cross-functional environment, you will inspire and mobilize internal and external teams to advance and maximize the value of oncology programs. Through your leadership, you will contribute to Servier’s mission: innovating to serve patients, with scientific excellence, collaboration, and responsible commitment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Define and champion the project vision and strategy, proposing innovative development plans optimized for cost, timelines, and value creation.
• Build and lead the global integrated R&D plan (including Life Cycle Management) in collaboration with the Asset Team and relevant functions, ensuring alignment with oncology strategy and corporate priorities.
• Ensure operational execution of the research and development plan: driving cross-functional coordination, monitoring timelines, budgets, and quality.
• Identify, anticipate, and mitigate risks, implement corrective actions, and secure achievement of key milestones (Go/No-Go decisions).
• Communicate effectively with governance committees, leadership, and stakeholders to support strategic decision-making.
• Promote innovation and continuous improvement, leveraging internal and external expertise, maximizing synergies across the portfolio.
• Represent Servier externally with partners, experts, and stakeholders, and contribute actively to the asset’s scientific dissemination (publications, presentations, collaborations).

Education and Required Skills

• Advanced scientific degree (PhD, MD, PharmD, or equivalent) required with 12+ years of experience
• Strong track record in oncology drug development, from preclinical through late-stage clinical development and registration
• Demonstrated experience in building and executing asset development strategies.
• Proven expertise in regulatory processes (IND, CTA, full registration dossiers)
• Broad and up-to-date understanding of the oncology clinical landscape
• Successful leadership experience in a complex, international matrix environment
• Ability to apply structured, data-driven decision-making frameworks in the face of uncertainty
• Inspirational leadership aligned with Servier’s values: patient care, bold innovation, collaborative spirit, and responsible engagement
• Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all organizational levels
• Analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving and synthesis skills
• Strategic thinker with proactive anticipation and innovation capacity
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken

Travel and Location

• Hybrid position (2-3 days recommended) based in our Boston office
• This position requires travel 10-15% of the time for conference attendance, partner meetings, and internal meetings at international sites

Servier’s Commitment

Servier is committed to modeling diversity, equity, and inclusion within the industry. We are dedicated to fostering an environment that maintains equitable treatment for all and we welcome applicants who are passionate, committed, and innovative individuals. We encourage candidates to apply to our open roles as we are always willing to consider experiences and skills beyond what is listed in the job description.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.