Senior Manager, Strategic Management & Excellence
Travere Therapeutics
August 25, 2026
Remote friendly (San Diego Metropolitan Area)
United States
Corporate Functions
Position Summary:
The Senior Manager, Strategic Management & Excellence (SMaE) drives execution of Medical Affairs strategic initiatives through project portfolio coordination, budget management, operational planning, and continuous process improvement. Serves as primary operational lead and subject matter expert for the Global Medical Affairs budget.
Responsibilities:
- Partner to execute Global Medical Affairs strategic priorities and operational initiatives.
- Coordinate and lead cross-functional planning/execution for high-impact programs.
- Identify operational risks and develop/implement mitigation plans.
- Lead continuous improvement to enhance efficiency and standardize processes.
- Lead complex cross-functional projects; monitor timelines, milestones, risks, dependencies, and resourcing.
- Build/maintain dashboards, KPIs, and operational reports; support leadership meetings, annual planning, and business reviews.
- Manage project documentation and ensure compliance with organizational policies.
- Manage annual Global Medical Affairs operating budget: planning, forecasting, accrual tracking, variance analysis; oversee PO/invoice/vendor payments and budget reconciliation; partner with Finance to provide financial insights for business planning.
- Coordinate annual Medical Affairs planning cycle.
- Own and govern Medical Affairs SharePoint: sites, document libraries, workflows, permissions, standards for organization/version control; train stakeholders; leverage SharePoint/Microsoft 365 to streamline operations.
Education/Experience & Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or related field required; advanced degree preferred.
- 7+ years in pharmaceutical/biotech/related industry.
- Experience in Medical Affairs/Operations/Strategic Operations/PMO or comparable functions.
- Demonstrated success leading complex cross-functional initiatives; managing departmental budgets/financial processes.
- PMP (or equivalent) a plus; nephrology/rare disease/specialty therapeutics preferred.
Skills:
- Strong project/portfolio management; ability to manage multiple priorities/stakeholders.
- Budget planning, forecasting, financial management; analytical problem-solving; process improvement.
- Excellent communication, presentation, facilitation skills.
- Microsoft Office proficiency (SharePoint, PowerPoint, Excel/pivot tables); Smartsheet preferred.
- Travel up to 20%.
Benefits:
- Premium health, financial, work-life/well-being offerings; wellness/support programs; life insurance; disability; retirement with employer match; generous paid time off.
- Target base pay range: $132,000–$172,000.
Application instruction:
Apply on an ongoing basis until a candidate is selected.
The Senior Manager, Strategic Management & Excellence (SMaE) drives execution of Medical Affairs strategic initiatives through project portfolio coordination, budget management, operational planning, and continuous process improvement. Serves as primary operational lead and subject matter expert for the Global Medical Affairs budget.
Responsibilities:
- Partner to execute Global Medical Affairs strategic priorities and operational initiatives.
- Coordinate and lead cross-functional planning/execution for high-impact programs.
- Identify operational risks and develop/implement mitigation plans.
- Lead continuous improvement to enhance efficiency and standardize processes.
- Lead complex cross-functional projects; monitor timelines, milestones, risks, dependencies, and resourcing.
- Build/maintain dashboards, KPIs, and operational reports; support leadership meetings, annual planning, and business reviews.
- Manage project documentation and ensure compliance with organizational policies.
- Manage annual Global Medical Affairs operating budget: planning, forecasting, accrual tracking, variance analysis; oversee PO/invoice/vendor payments and budget reconciliation; partner with Finance to provide financial insights for business planning.
- Coordinate annual Medical Affairs planning cycle.
- Own and govern Medical Affairs SharePoint: sites, document libraries, workflows, permissions, standards for organization/version control; train stakeholders; leverage SharePoint/Microsoft 365 to streamline operations.
Education/Experience & Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or related field required; advanced degree preferred.
- 7+ years in pharmaceutical/biotech/related industry.
- Experience in Medical Affairs/Operations/Strategic Operations/PMO or comparable functions.
- Demonstrated success leading complex cross-functional initiatives; managing departmental budgets/financial processes.
- PMP (or equivalent) a plus; nephrology/rare disease/specialty therapeutics preferred.
Skills:
- Strong project/portfolio management; ability to manage multiple priorities/stakeholders.
- Budget planning, forecasting, financial management; analytical problem-solving; process improvement.
- Excellent communication, presentation, facilitation skills.
- Microsoft Office proficiency (SharePoint, PowerPoint, Excel/pivot tables); Smartsheet preferred.
- Travel up to 20%.
Benefits:
- Premium health, financial, work-life/well-being offerings; wellness/support programs; life insurance; disability; retirement with employer match; generous paid time off.
- Target base pay range: $132,000–$172,000.
Application instruction:
Apply on an ongoing basis until a candidate is selected.