Vice President, Global Program Head - Dermatology & Immunology

Company Overview

Incyte is a leading global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to scientific innovation and growth in Hematology, Oncology, and Immunology. The company emphasizes combining scientific insights with clinical execution to deliver advanced targeted and immune-based therapies, with a strong focus on early development as a core driver of innovation.

Role Summary

The Vice President, Global Program Head for Dermatology and Immunology leads cross-disciplinary teams to push early-stage programs forward. This role is accountable for the end-to-end product development strategy, ensuring programs align with company priorities, budgets, timelines, and quality benchmarks.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct the global development strategy for assigned products to optimize asset value.
• Prepare and implement integrated product development plans covering clinical strategy, commercial target product profiles, and CMC/pharmaceutical development.
• Ensure consistency with corporate strategies and therapy area priorities.
• Contribute to therapy area strategy and lead related sub-teams.
• Manage program execution to meet timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Guide cross-functional teams through strategic planning and program delivery.
• Collaborate with Project Management to maintain risk management, assess and mitigate risks, and escalate major concerns.
• Monitor project progress actively, resolving issues impacting schedule, cost, and resources.
• Coordinate across clinical, regulatory, CMC, commercial, preclinical, and operational teams to embed appropriate expertise and ensure informed decision-making.
• Identify and raise resource gaps that affect delivery or quality.
• Inspire and lead high-performing teams fostering accountability and aligned with organizational objectives.
• Champion a global enterprise mindset and operational excellence by proactively addressing risks, streamlining processes, and maintaining accurate documentation.
• Stay informed on industry developments, regulatory policies, and scientific progress in dermatology and immunology, applying insights to programs and strategies.

Qualifications & Experience

• Extensive expertise in translational dermatology and/or immunology.
• At least 15 years in pharmaceutical industry roles, including a minimum of 10 years in leadership positions focused on early development.
• Proven achievements in lifecycle management and early-stage development program leadership.
• Experience securing global regulatory approvals such as NDA, BLA, MAA, or JNDA.
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams throughout all drug development phases.
• Strong knowledge of clinical drug development (Phases I-III), CMC, and preclinical processes.
• Exceptional communication skills with experience delivering presentations to senior executives.
• Willingness to undertake domestic and international travel as required.

Core Competencies

• Effective collaboration and teamwork, fostering partnerships and high-performing inclusive teams.
• Results-driven focus, demonstrating accountability and meeting or exceeding objectives.
• Proven leadership skills that motivate and empower teams to meet strategic goals.
• In-depth expertise in comprehensive drug development and regulatory affairs.

Additional Information

This role requires maintaining flexible and up-to-date program documentation and making sound decisions with cross-functional input. The company values diversity and operates as an equal opportunity employer. Applicants’ personal data is managed carefully in compliance with privacy standards, and candidates may exercise rights related to their data privacy as outlined by the company.