Associate Director, Medical Strategy & Operations Lead - Lupus (US Medical Affairs)

Role: Strategy & Operations Lead within US Medical, focusing on strategic planning and operational management for the Lupus Therapeutic Area (TA) and broader US Medical functions. Responsibilities: serve as a trusted strategic partner to the US Lupus Head, oversee financial planning and budget management, support development and execution of US medical strategies, lead project and program management to improve operational efficiency, facilitate communication and decision-making across cross-functional teams, and ensure alignment with global medical initiatives. Qualifications: BA/BS required; advanced degree (MBA, MS, PhD, PharmD) preferred; 7+ years in pharmaceutical/biopharma Medical Affairs or related fields; strong program management, financial, and leadership skills; excellent communication, strategic thinking, and influence without authority. HighValue: role supports strategic execution in the Lupus therapeutic area, emphasizing operational excellence, cross-functional collaboration, and alignment with global medical teams; experience with long-range financial planning, change management, and digital solutions highly regarded. WorkSetup: US-based, collaborative hybrid environment, with an emphasis on stakeholder engagement within a complex matrix organization.