General Description:

The Associate Director in the Global Medical Affairs Program Management Office (GMA PMO) will serve as a Program Manager for the US Medical Teams in both solid tumors and hematology franchises, partnering with the US Medical Leads on all aspects of medical strategy development and execution.

The Associate Director will be accountable for managing the cross-functional US medical teams for the solid tumors and hematology franchise with members from Field Medical, Medical Value & Outcomes, Scientific Communications, Learning, Development & Content, Medical Information, IIT and HEOR. This role will work closely with the Global Medical Affairs Program Managers, the global medical teams, and cross-functionally with Clinical Development, Commercial and Finance. The Associate Director will facilitate the delivery of US Medical Plans, which describe the medical strategy and tactics for Hematology and Solid Tumors and are closely aligned with the Clinical Development Plans and Brand Plans.

The Associate Director will ensure the delivery of results on-time and within-budget, while driving effective communication within the team and to key stakeholders. As an integral member of the growing PMO, the Associate Director will also lead other projects and initiatives outside of the US Medical Team, driving development and optimization of processes across all functions in GMA.

The ideal candidate is a problem solver who is able to multi-task and prioritize effectively, with the ability of keeping the big picture in mind even as they support day-to-day tactics. The candidate must be an excellent communicator and have exceptional skills organizing and synthesizing information. Additionally, the candidate should thrive in an entrepreneurial environment and demonstrate a high level of initiative and resourcefulness.

This position will report to the Executive Director, GMA PMO.

Essential Functions of the job:

Partnering with US Medical Leads, the Associate Director will be responsible for developing and managing execution on US Medical Strategy and Plans for Hematology and Solid Tumors Franchises.

Proactively identifies critical milestones, interdependencies, risks and resource constraints that could impact plans/timelines and collaborates with teams to develop appropriate solutions.

Creates and maintains project timelines that are critical tools for tracking progress against goals; closely and transparently manages the critical path of projects.

Effectively communicates actions, decisions, timelines, risks and changes to any program strategies or plans.

Effectively manages and/or facilitates various meetings and manages meeting documentation (agendas, minutes, action/decision trackers, etc.).

Drives use of consistent project management tools and practices

Partners with non-GMA stakeholders (e.g., Finance, Legal, etc.) to drive execution.

Effectively and quickly establishes rapport with all key internal/external partners and stakeholders and influences without authority.

Optimizes communication within and between teams, in and outside of meetings, and at varying organizational levels.

Develops and delivers critical presentations to communicate medical strategy and plans.

Lead and support continuous improvements efforts in the PMO by sharing best practices, identifying cross-project opportunities/dependencies/efficiencies, assessing key performance metrics and establishing best practices across GMA.

Adept at learning new technologies and platforms.

Ensure compliance with corporate policies and procedures, as well as US healthcare laws and regulations.

Education Required:

Bachelor's degree with 8 plus years of experience or a Master's degree with 6 plus years of experience or a Phd/Pharmd/MD with 4 plus years of experience within the pharmaceutical, biotech or life sciences industry.

Industry experience – A strong understanding of the biotech/pharmaceutical industry and previous drug development experience is required. Drug development experience within Medical Affairs is preferred but acceptable in other functions (e.g., Clinical Development). Oncology development experience preferred.

Strategic Thinking – possesses the ability to both see the big picture and drill down on details; think strategically and execute tactical plans.

Meeting Management – excellent meeting planning and facilitation skills.

Project Management – highly proficient at both building and maintaining Gantt charts, tracking systems, spreadsheets and tools that support a systematic and scalable approach to managing projects.

Problem Solving – A proactive and effective problem solver who works well with others; proven ability to manage complex and challenging situations to drive to clarity.

Business Sense - has a strong business sense and can decipher priorities and make sound judgment calls when needed.

Initiative and Resourcefulness – works independently, anticipates the needs of US Medical Directors to help mitigate problems ahead of time, and solves problems without needing guidance/direction.

Communication - excellent writing and oral communication skills; ability to present key information objectively and in an organized fashion.

Team Player – has a team-oriented approach.

Excellence in Execution – ability to execute accurately and with a sense of urgency; strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Project Management certification is a plus.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

N/A

Computer Skills:

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Power Point, Word, Teams) is required.

Proficiency (or familiarity with an ability to learn quickly) in Smartsheet is required.

Travel:

Work-related travel will be less than 10%. Over-time and weekend travel may be required on occasion.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.