Specialty Care Operational Excellence Sr. Manager

I&I‑Specialty Care Operational Excellence Sr. Manager – Medical Affairs ROLE SUMMARY

The I&I‑Specialty Care Operational Excellence Medical Affairs Sr. Manager is an integral member of the Global & US Medical Affairs Teams.

The I&I‑Specialty Care Operational Excellence Medical Affairs Sr. Manager supports the development and implementation of key assigned Global / US category‑led initiatives that have an impact on multiple Medical Affairs stakeholders and markets. They combine organizational, project management, financial excellence and understanding of Medical Affairs strategic priorities, with the goal of seamless execution of medical plans.

They are a part of a working environment where colleagues understand and exhibit customer‑focused medical professionalism with honor and integrity. The role reports to the I&I‑Specialty Care Operational Excellence Medical Affairs Team Lead with strong dotted line to the Global and/or US I&I‑Specialty Care Medical Affairs Team Leads and closely collaborates with the Global Medical Affairs and US Categories Medical Affairs colleagues, Operational & Change Excellence Colleagues, and cross functional partners.

• Supports the assigned Asset Medical Affairs Lead(s) to drive alignment and coordination of goals, priorities, and efforts across Medical Affairs categories and asset teams, and with other cross functional partners.
• Supports change management initiatives as required by organizational and process updates.

• Supports assigned Asset area activities/initiatives such as Ad Boards, medical congresses, and other projects – including tracking key project deliverables, overview of project schedules/timelines, budgets, and plans for project quality, resources, communications.
• Serves as subject matter expert for applicable/assigned processes and provides operational support and/or guidance to teams as needed. Routinely identifies, shares, and implements best practices; ensuring consistency in overarching processes and systems.
• Drives the creation/implementation of simple medical processes, working with key stakeholders, to support strategy and execution of Medical Affairs data generation/communication activities.
• Develops and maintains business relationships with key colleagues (Finance, Contracts & Outsourcing, Compliance and Operational Excellence) to ensure ongoing alignment and efficiency.
• Drives agendas, builds presentations, and supports facilitation of Medical Team meetings, ensuring minutes and actions are recorded and distributed.
• Develops and leads tracking and analysis of performance / activity measurements (metrics) as appropriate.
• Collaborates with key internal stakeholders and other Operational Excellence colleagues for consistency and alignment.

• Supports overall financial management and forecasting, with limited oversight, for assigned Asset area budget, working with finance, Medical Leads and other Medical team members as necessary.
• Partner with Legal, Procurement, finance, and external customers to develop and execute consultant agreements, service level agreements, program schedules, and Confidential Disclosure Agreements, and lead various project management financial activities to ensure timely & compliant invoice routing and approval.

• Supports project / program budget plan for Asset(s) to provide management with accurate YTD budget spend.
• Provides financial guidance and serve as resource for questions.
• Collaborates with Medical, Finance, and Financial Systems teams (including the Portfolio on Demand (POD) team) to ensure accurate forecasting and budget management.
• Supports development of the Asset Strategic and Operating Plan.
• Supports Operating Plan process for assigned Asset(s).

Candidate demonstrates a breadth of diverse capabilities including: the ability to influence and collaborate with peers, and drive operational excellence to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact.

• Bachelor’s degree required with 8+ years of experience in Pharmaceutical industry or…