Associate Director, Medical Operations, Innovation and Emerging Projects

Job Description

Role Summary

• The Associate Director, Medical Operations, Innovation and Emerging Projects (AD, IEP) is a role within Global Medical and Value Capabilities (GMVC) in Global Medical and Scientific Affairs (GMSA) that reports directly to the Director, Medical Operations, Innovation and Emerging Projects Lead.

• The AD, IEP is an integral member of the GMVC Medical Operations team serving as a subject matter expert around Innovation and Emerging Projects Team and is held accountable for assisting and driving execution of the Medical Operations vision.

• The AD, IEP participates in several of the following core GMSA global initiatives and assumes varying degrees of project leadership: 1) Communicating with all stakeholders, 2) Possessing a keen understanding of the strategic intent and critical importance of leveraging the company’s innovative research, and 3) Finding innovative ways of internally sharing that information, ensuring overall timelines and objectives are met by facilitating the creation, maintenance, and approval of all deliverables. 

• The AD, IEP possesses strong communication and collaboration skills and the ability to execute innovative ways of working within a complex matrix environment.  

Responsibilities and Primary Activities

Leadership

• Understands the mission and vision of GMSA as a science-driven and patient-committed organization 

• Attends GMVC Medical Operations Leadership Team and other meetings, as appropriate, as delegate for the Director, Innovation and Emerging Projects

• Stays current with key initiatives across GMVC Medical Operations and exhibits a high degree of collaboration with colleagues to ensure alignment across the broader organization 

• Exhibits deep subject matter expertise and strong business acumen

Innovation and Emerging Projects 

• Understands digital technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, is proficient in utilizing these technologies to drive operational excellence and enhance medical/scientific activities, and, preferably, is familiar with relevant software platforms and tools

• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills as well as an ability to effectively interact with internal and external stakeholders at all levels, including senior management and vendor partners

• Possesses a strong understanding of relevant regulatory guidelines and compliance requirements pertaining to Medical Affairs operations, and, preferably, experience in navigating regulatory challenges associated with digital technologies

• Experience in navigating regulatory challenges associated with digital technologies is preferred.

• Maintains relationships with external vendors who partner with the Innovation and Emerging Projects team on key systems 

• Is core member of the Digital Team (D-Team). Provides project management to D-Team and participates in regular core and extended team meetings as well as twice annual live core …