Senior Director, Head of R&D Technology
Cornerstone Search Group
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Remote (US) · Posted October 28, 2026
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About the job
Our client, a Top 30 global pharmaceutical company, has retained us to identify a Senior Director, Head of R&D Technology to lead its global R&D technology organization.
This is a highly visible leadership role with broad ownership across the development lifecycle. The Senior Director will serve as the senior technology partner to R&D leadership, setting the strategy for clinical, regulatory, patient safety and statistical computing platforms while bringing data, analytics and AI into how R&D operates.
The position offers the opportunity to shape the strategy, platforms and team that will support the company’s R&D growth for years to come.