Associate Director, Strategic Planning & Operations - CNS

Associate Director, Strategic Planning & Operations

The Associate Director, Strategic Planning & Operations will support the assets of varying lifecycle stages in the relevant therapeutic area portfolio. This role is crucial in driving operational excellence and innovation within our Global Medical Affairs organization, with a specific focus on the relevant therapeutic area programs. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping and implementing best practices and ensuring efficient medical affairs processes are in place. This position reports directly into the Director, Strategic Planning Lead.

Key Responsibilities Include :

Strategic Planning & Execution

• Develop and implement strategic plans in partnership with Medical Strategy leadership to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness within the GMA organization for the relevant therapeutic area portfolio.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align global medical operations with overall business objectives and therapeutic area strategies.
• Act as point lead (in collaboration with commercial) to coordinate annual medical / brand plans for the relevant therapeutic area portfolio.
• Drive long-term planning for the CNS portfolio by managing a 1 to 3-year roadmap that supports strategic decision-making and cross-functional collaboration.
• Oversee end-to-end program management processes, including planning, tracking, and reporting across key initiatives.

Operational Efficiency and Process Improvement

Cross-functional Collaboration

Budget Management

Qualifications

Education and Experience :

Skills and Competencies :

Competencies

Minimum $164,530.00 - Maximum $245,985.00, plus incentive opportunity.

Company benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, company provided basic life, accidental death & dismemberment, short-term and long-term disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, student loan assistance, a generous 401(k) match, flexible time off, paid holidays, and paid leave programs as well as other company provided benefits.

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