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

Associate Director Strategic Planning & Execution, US Medical Affairs is responsible for the execution of strategic initiatives within the US Medical Affairs organization, partnering with Therapeutic Area Leadership teams and cross‑functionally to align projects with the organization’s overall strategic goals. The role analyses, resolves, and communicates on key strategic programs, enabling US Medical Affairs Leadership to make informed decisions that contribute to the function’s success.

Project management techniques are applied to ensure scope, schedule, and budget goals are met.

• Strategic Partnership:
  • Develop annual enterprise strategy for assigned TA and/or Function and ensure effective, efficient, and equitable delivery of key strategic programs and operational activities.
  • Oversee business progress against performance targets through outcomes and metrics tracking/reporting.
  • Highlight and communicate US Medical impact and effectiveness throughout all levels of the organization.
  • Proactively apply business acumen to ensure continuity and identify future opportunities.
• Financial Reporting:
  • Liaise between Finance and assigned TA and/or Function to communicate details of operating plan and to track/report on spend.
  • Lead annual budget plan, quarterly reforecasts, and various ad‑hoc financial requests, identifying key opportunities and risks.
  • Partner with assigned TA and/or Functional team to provide detailed financial reports, reconcile monthly accruals, and ensure timely receipts.
  • Manage financial analysis and trend reporting for senior leadership and cross‑functional partners.
  • Develop various training documents, liaising with USMA colleagues to ensure full understanding of Alexion’s financial processes.
• Operations:
  • Facilitate strategic cross‑functional meetings for increased collaboration across global medical, patient advocacy, commercial, and HEOR.
  • Manage system improvements/enhancements with a focus on continuous improvement.
  • Liaise with Compliance and Legal to resolve questions and mitigate risk.
  • Oversee P2P activities for all projects for assigned TA and/or Function, including contract review and execution in alignment with Alexion policies.
  • Facilitate vendor onboarding, MSA generation, and SOW development with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Oversee the TA tactical plans and activity towards plan, develop primary and secondary tactics strategy and metrics reporting to plan. Actively communicate with key stakeholders from inception through execution and monitoring of plan.

Other strategic projects as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum 5 years in the pharmaceutical industry in a Medical Affairs organization.
• Project management certification strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Compliance and Legal requirements in the Biopharma space.
• FP&A experience preferred, with proven ability to manage annual budget/forecasts.
• Self‑starter with strong leadership, problem‑solving, and negotiating skills.
• Highly influential with proven ability to create/lead successful cross‑functional teams.
• Ability to interact professionally with all levels of the organization.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing project scope.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills, both oral and written.
• Demonstrated energy and enthusiasm, bringing a positive approach to all challenges.
• Highly ethical, with the ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive information.
• Meeting facilitation skills (personal organization, advanced preparation, follow‑up).
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• A continuous improvement mindset.

Typical duties are conducted in an office environment and require the use of a computer, communications via phone, video, and electronic messaging, collaboration with others, and general availability during standard business hours.

The annual base pay ranges from $ to $ USD. Base pay may vary based on location, knowledge, skills, and experience. Eligible employees may participate in a short‑term incentive bonus opportunity and an equity‑based long‑term incentive program. Benefits include a 401(k) plan, paid vacation and holidays, paid leave, and health benefits (medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage). Further details will be provided upon offer.

Employees are at‑will. The company reserves the right to modify base pay or any other discretionary program at any time.

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