Associate Director, Medical Affairs Research (Investigator Sponsored Studies)

Role: Associate Director overseeing Investigator Sponsored Studies (ISS) and research collaboration programs within Medical Affairs, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency. Responsibilities: lead strategy, process improvements, and daily management of ISS, coordinate with internal stakeholders, manage budgets and contracting, oversee training and reporting metrics, and lead research award programs. Qualifications: bachelor's degree, typically 8+ years in pharma/biotech with ISS or research management experience; supervisory experience preferred. Skills: strong communication, project management, operational problem-solving, and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, PowerBI, and ISS request systems. High-Value: focus on medical and regulatory guidelines (ICH-GCP, FDA, PhRMA), cross-functional stakeholder engagement, and a remote/hybrid work setup with flexibility. Experience in therapeutic areas for research oversight and compliance with industry standards is implied.