Senior Manager, Strategic Management & Excellence
Travere Therapeutics
August 25, 2026
Remote friendly (United States)
United States
Corporate Functions
Position Summary:
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/SME for 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 implement mitigation plans.
- Lead continuous improvement to enhance efficiency and standardize processes.
- Manage complex cross-functional projects; monitor timelines, milestones, risks, dependencies, and resources.
- Develop dashboards/KPIs/operational reports for project status and budget performance.
- Support leadership meetings, annual planning, and business reviews; maintain documentation and compliance.
- Manage annual Global Medical Affairs operating budget: planning, forecasting, accrual tracking, variance analysis; oversee POs/invoices/vendor payments and reconciliation.
- Coordinate annual Medical Affairs planning cycle (budget, portfolio prioritization, operational planning, reviews).
- Own and govern Medical Affairs SharePoint site; build sites/libraries/workflows/permissions; establish document standards; provide SharePoint/Microsoft 365 guidance and training.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Bachelor’s in life sciences or related (advanced degree preferred); 7+ years pharma/biotech/related.
- Experience in Medical Affairs/Operations/Strategic Ops/PMO or similar; leading complex cross-functional initiatives.
- Experience managing departmental budgets/financial processes; PMP (or equivalent) a plus.
- Preferred: nephrology, rare disease, specialty therapeutics.
- Strong project/portfolio management; budget planning/forecasting; analytical problem-solving; process improvement; executive communication.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (SharePoint, PowerPoint, Excel/pivots); Smartsheet preferred.
- Travel ~20%; role requires face-to-face/onsite presence in San Diego (not 100% remote).
Benefits:
- Premium health, financial/work-life/well-being offerings, wellness/support programs, life insurance, disability, retirement with match, generous paid time off; base pay and incentives plus long-term incentive/stock.
Application:
Travere accepts applications on an ongoing basis until a candidate is selected.
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/SME for 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 implement mitigation plans.
- Lead continuous improvement to enhance efficiency and standardize processes.
- Manage complex cross-functional projects; monitor timelines, milestones, risks, dependencies, and resources.
- Develop dashboards/KPIs/operational reports for project status and budget performance.
- Support leadership meetings, annual planning, and business reviews; maintain documentation and compliance.
- Manage annual Global Medical Affairs operating budget: planning, forecasting, accrual tracking, variance analysis; oversee POs/invoices/vendor payments and reconciliation.
- Coordinate annual Medical Affairs planning cycle (budget, portfolio prioritization, operational planning, reviews).
- Own and govern Medical Affairs SharePoint site; build sites/libraries/workflows/permissions; establish document standards; provide SharePoint/Microsoft 365 guidance and training.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Bachelor’s in life sciences or related (advanced degree preferred); 7+ years pharma/biotech/related.
- Experience in Medical Affairs/Operations/Strategic Ops/PMO or similar; leading complex cross-functional initiatives.
- Experience managing departmental budgets/financial processes; PMP (or equivalent) a plus.
- Preferred: nephrology, rare disease, specialty therapeutics.
- Strong project/portfolio management; budget planning/forecasting; analytical problem-solving; process improvement; executive communication.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (SharePoint, PowerPoint, Excel/pivots); Smartsheet preferred.
- Travel ~20%; role requires face-to-face/onsite presence in San Diego (not 100% remote).
Benefits:
- Premium health, financial/work-life/well-being offerings, wellness/support programs, life insurance, disability, retirement with match, generous paid time off; base pay and incentives plus long-term incentive/stock.
Application:
Travere accepts applications on an ongoing basis until a candidate is selected.