Director, Medical Capabilities Lead

About the role

The Director, Medical Capabilities Lead will oversee the Medical Capabilities Team and its functions, including congress planning, medical information/MLR review, content creation, and budget planning for the entire company's product portfolio. This individual will also lead strategic planning for medical congresses, launch preparations, and global alliance management. They will be a leader in building processes, systems, and operational efficiencies in support of the Medical Affairs team within a growing biotech company.

Responsibilities

• Develop, launch, and maintain capabilities, processes, and systems for the medical affairs team; conduct ongoing assessments to identify gaps and opportunities for improvement to achieve operational efficiencies
• Lead congress / conference strategy for the medical affairs team including medical booths, medical content, and educational symposiums
• People management of Medical Capabilities Team, ensuring successful medical information/MLR and medical content deliverables and personnel development
• Serve as medical leadership for MLR review escalations and ensure proficient, efficient medical review process that meets business needs
• Lead onboarding for Medical Affairs new team members
• Lead Alliance Management with global commercial partners, including strategic alignment of medical activities and joint meetings
• Manage medical affairs team meeting agendas and budget, ensuring team is efficient with resources and OPEX budget stays within approved amounts
• Serve as point of contact for commercial operational and IT systems leads, including thoughtful integration of AI into medical affairs workstreams
• Be a leader in the medical affairs team supporting team culture and strategic direction of activities within a growing biotech company

Requirements

• Advanced degree (MD, PhD, PharmD) in a medical or science-related specialty, although significant experience in the medical field may be considered in lieu of an advanced degree
• 8+ years in biotech and/or pharma in medical roles of increasing responsibility; medical information experience strongly preferred
• A commisurate level of education and qualifications may be considered
• Oncology medical capabilities/ medical operations experience desired
• Leadership of matrix teams or capabilities teams, including people management, desired
• Drive and enthusiasm for operational improvements and proven innovation-oriented mindset
• Team oriented and ability to work collaboratively towards common objectives
• Ability to work independently with strong sense of accountability and ability to execute
• Must be decisive, exercise good judgment in decisions, organized and with the ability to prioritize a large workload in a fast-paced environment
• Strong project management skills, attention to detail, and sense of urgency
• Strong problem-solving ability through insightful solutions which address complex issues
• Ability to travel to Nuvation Bio Headquarters and professional congresses as appropriate (~25%)

Qualifications

• Problem-Solver - As an action-oriented self-starter, you’re eager to apply your expertise in diagnosing inefficiencies, determining root causes, and recommending solutions to complex challenges.
• Personable - You establish and nurture highly effective relationships with colleagues and key stakeholders that support and advance project goals and objectives.
• Credible - Thorough understanding of clinical methodologies and providing sound analytical support, you quickly establish credibility as a reliable resource.
• Emotional intelligence, curiosity, and a knack to figure out a way to build something better
• Communication - Effectively listens, conveys, and receives ideas. Maintains a consistent flow of information. A strong presenter and effective communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Accountability - Acts with a clear sense of ownership - whether the task is in their role description. Holds yourself and others accountable to execute all tasks at hand through seen and unforeseen circumstances with high quality and integrity.
• Adaptability - Can manage in an environment of ambiguity. Embraces the change of a new system, process, technology, or idea in the organization. You could reassess priorities, alter goals and take risks.

Skills

• Strong project management skills
• Attention to detail
• Sense of urgency
• Strong problem-solving ability

Benefits

• Competitive Base Salary, Bonus, and Equity Plans
• Unlimited Vacation and 10 Sick Days Annually
• Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• 401K with Company Matching

Pay

$230,000 to $245,000 per year

Schedule

Full Time