Associate Director, Clinical Development & Medical Affairs (CDMA) Operations & Innovation

Role Summary

The Associate Director, Clinical Development & Medical Affairs Operations plays an integral role in supporting the Medical Affairs organization. This position will be responsible for operational management of various projects and programs within Medical Affairs, and in partnership with cross-functional stakeholders. This position reports to the Executive Director, Medical Affairs Operations, and may be located at our headquarters in New Haven, CT or may be performed remotely from a location within the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Provides operational support to Medical Affairs department and projects, including managing project timelines and budget
• Supports scientific publications operations, including publication tracking and reporting, author and agency coordination, document and journal submission management, compliance reviews, and maintenance of the Medical Affairs publications site
• Assists in the planning and execution of congress activities
• Assists in the planning and execution of Advisory Boards to include FMV assessments, tracking consultant agreements, and ensuring proper documentation
• Coordinates Medical Review Committee process for review of scientific exchange materials
• Manages the contracting process with external consultants/vendors and tracks progress
• Coordinates functional team meetings and generates and distributes meeting minutes
• Collaborates with internal cross functional stakeholders to ensure timely, quality execution of activities and projects
• Supports cross-functional communication across the CDMA functional teams through appropriate methods
• Supports high-priority, cross-functional initiatives that advance AI adoption, digital enablement, and other strategic CDMA priorities
• Supports the development and execution of the AI, automation, and digital enablement strategy for CDMA, driving solutions that enhance productivity, operational efficiency, and decision making across functions

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry or related fields
• Experience in medical affairs operations is preferred
• Must be able to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, matrixed, team environment consisting of internal and external team members
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills; effective interaction with cross functional team members
• Demonstrated planning, organization, and time management skills including the ability to support and prioritize multiple projects
• Demonstrated high level of competence with computers is essential; to include extensive experience with MS Office Applications is required
• Must be legally authorized to work in the US without the need for employer sponsorship now or at any time in the future
• The duties of this role are generally conducted in a home office environment. Employees must be able, with or without an accommodation to use a computer; engage in communications via phone, video, and electronic messaging; engage in problem solving and non-linear thought, analysis, and dialogue; collaborate with others; maintain general availability during standard business hours.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or Pharmacy.