Associate Director, Medical Affairs-Strategic Business Planning & Execution,

About the role

The Associate Director, Medical Affairs Strategic Business Planning & Execution provides project management support to the Global Medical Affairs Head and Medical Directors within our Neurology Franchise. Key responsibilities include driving the execution of Global and US Medical Affairs tactics, facilitating team meetings, collaborating with internal and external partners, managing studies, and ensuring compliance.

Responsibilities

• Drive the execution of Global and US Medical Affairs tactics as defined in the Medical Product Plans Schedule
• Facilitate team meetings for decision making, achieving project goals and updating the current status of projects within the desired timeline, resources, and budget
• Create and maintain strong collaborations with internal and external partners, including Global Development, Medical Operations, and Commercial
• Own integrated medical tactical plans, track progress, and report out status on progress
• Ensure ownership for completion of all tactics on time, scope, and within budget
• Facilitate the identification and resolution of risks, delays, and changes on the tactical execution
• Manage operational plans and associated budgets working in collaboration with Finance
• Provide project-related process support for implementation and execution of publication and communication plans, advisory boards, expert consultations, steering committees, and management of vendors
• Serve as a key liaison between Medical Affairs and external vendors
• Develop and drive new processes and tools to ensure vertical and horizontal integration across functional areas
• Identify new tools and resources, and act as an ambassador for all systems and tools, including AI
• Identify and communicate business process enhancement needs or technical issues to management and Global Development Systems
• Ensure compliant execution of medical affairs activities
• Assist with reviewing and developing departmental procedural documents in accordance with SOPs, regulations, and guidance

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree with 10+ years experience, MBA with 8 years or advanced degree with 5+ years experience (preferred)
• Active working experience in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology field as a project manager in Clinical Development is required
• Experience with medical affairs or launch experience is preferred
• Strong knowledge of applicable regulatory agency regulations, guidelines, and/or specifications (FDA, EMA, ICH)
• Ability to initiate and lead large, cross-function projects and see it through to completion
• Demonstrated project management skills
• PMI Certification preferred

Qualifications

• Passionate about contributing to a science-driven organization making a meaningful difference to patients worldwide
• Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY with the option for relocation if eligible
• On-site 4 days/week

Skills

• Project Management
• Collaboration
• Regulatory Compliance
• Communication
• Stakeholder Management

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including:

• Annual bonuses or other incentive plans
• Equity awards
• Pension or retirement benefits
• 401(k) company match
• Health and wellness programs
• Fitness centers
• Insurance benefits (e.g. medical, dental, vision, life and disability)
• Paid time off
• Family support benefits

Pay

$157,200.00 - $256,600.00 annually

Schedule

On-site 4 days/week