Associate Director, Medical Affairs Operations & Strategy

Location: This position may be performed remotely, but requires the flexibility and willingness to travel as needed. The Opportunity The Associate Director, Medical Affairs Operations & Strategy is a key strategic and operational leader within Medical Affairs, responsible for enabling the successful execution of Medical Affairs priorities across therapeutic area leadership, field medical, publications, and scientific communications. As a trusted business partner to Medical Affairs leadership, you’ll aid in driving strategic planning, operational excellence, resource management, vendor oversight, and cross-functional execution. You will also partner closely with the therapeutic Area Leads, Head of Field Medical, and Publications team to build the infrastructure, processes, and operating rhythms needed to support a high-performing and scalable Medical Affairs organization – one that executes against its highest-impact priorities. Primary Responsibilities Partner with Medical Affairs leadership to establish priorities, operational plans, and strategic investments, while monitoring progress against key initiatives to drive accountability and execution. Develop business reviews, leadership presentations, dashboards, operational metrics, and reporting that support decision-making and organizational visibility. Develop and continuously improve processes, governance, operating models, and performance metrics that increase efficiency, scalability, and organizational effectiveness. Identify operational risks, dependencies, and resource needs, supporting organizational planning and operational readiness for new initiatives. Oversee Medical Affairs operational support, including vendor management (onboarding, contracting, purchase orders, budget tracking, and performance) and operational planning across Field Medical and Publications. Serve as the primary operational liaison between Medical Affairs and key cross-functional partners, including Finance, Procurement, Legal, Compliance, Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, Commercial, and Market Access. Lead and coordinate cross-functional initiatives that advance Medical Affairs strategy, ensuring alignment, visibility, and execution across priorities and deliverables. Build strong relationships across a complex matrixed organization to foster collaboration, alignment, and effective execution. Qualifications and Key Success Facto Bachelor’s degree required ; advanced degree preferred. 10+ years of experience within biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or healthcare organizations. Significant experience supporting Medical Affairs, business operations, strategic planning, or related functions. Demonstrated success leading complex operational initiatives in a matrix environment. Experience supporting senior leaders and influencing across functions. Experience managing vendors, contracts, budgets, and external partnerships. Field Medical, neuroscience, rare disease, or growth-stage biotech experience is preferred. The physical and mental requirements of our roles include but are not limited to regular use of a computer, devices, or other office equipment, clear communication, and occasional movement. You’ll need comfort with screen work, basic hand coordination, and sustained focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. What Success Looks Like Acts as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to Medical Affairs leadership. Brings structure, clarity, and execution discipline to a fast-moving environment. Builds scalable systems and processes that improve organizational performance. Balances strategic thinking with strong operational follow-through. Uses data and business insight to inform decisions and prioritize resources. Influences effectively without direct authority and builds strong cross-functional relationships. The physical and mental requirements of our roles include but are not limited to regular use of a computer, devic…