Summary
Location: Remote: This position can be based remotely in US. Please note that this role would not provide relocation as a result. The expectation of working hours and travel (domestic and/or international) will be defined by the hiring manager.
About the Role
Major accountabilities:
- Strategy development – Partners with the TA and Medical teams to define and align on TA/Portfolio strategy. Drives medical strategy and tactical planning process at disease area / product level.
- Special Projects: Own and lead special strategic projects from planning to completion, identifying resource needs and build cross-functional partnerships for the successful and timely execution of the projects.
- Impact definition – Partners cross-functionally to drive impact measurement definition, analysis, and continuous evolution. Champions the process/framework and be a catalyst to drive a mind-set shift.
- Connection between strategy and execution - Oversees the creation of tactical plans, partnering with program managers by product day-to-day. Reviews and ensures feasibility, evaluates impact of the programs based on progress/actions implemented, re-assessing strategies and providing continuous feedback.
- Budget management - Oversees annual budget planning process at product level (accountability for the outcomes) and owns the roll-up from product to TA/Portfolio. Partners with Medical Team leaders and key stakeholders to assess risks/opportunities, providing guidance based on strategic priorities and expected outcomes/impact. Challenges trade-offs and recommendations and facilitate decision-making.
- Stakeholder management & communications – Actively participates in strategic forums related to disease area and portfolio strategy. Leads relationships with key stakeholders across the organization. Leads TA/portfolio communications and senior leadership updates/reports.
- Operational excellence and process improvement – Continuously evaluates opportunities to improve our ways of working, increasing effectiveness and efficiency. Leads transformational initiatives.
- Coaching and leadership – Provides day-to-day coaching and guidance to Program Managers working with their respective Medical Teams. Provides strong matrix and situational leadership to a multi-disciplinary team of functional experts.
Required Experience:
- 7+ years (or equivalent) in pharmaceuticals or healthcare, with experience leading a cross-functional pharmaceutical team in a matrix environment.
- Strength demonstrated in strategic thinking, scenario planning, and operational execution.
- Knowledge of the Medical Affairs space, with understanding of key activities lead by this function.
- Proven track record of leading business planning and program management.
- Proven track record of designing and implementing transformational initiatives.
- Forward thinking with continuous process improvement mentality.
- Ability to lead complex multidisciplinary teams with a pragmatic approach.
- Accountable for ensuring realistic forecasts and timely flagging of forecast variations with rationale.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or pharmaceutical sciences; MBA or scientific graduate degree strongly preferred
The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $201,600.00 and $302,400.00 per year; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/24 through 12/31/24, fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period. Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
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