Associate Director, Medical Strategy - Operations Lead, Rare Disease

Serve as a strategic thought partner to the Head of Rare Disease and Medical leadership team Identify execution risks, operational challenges, and opportunities for alignment Drive and facilitate strategy-to-execution planning across AOP, ICP, and long-range planning cycles Translate strategic priorities into coordinated execution plans and measurable milestones Drive and coordinate the Rare Disease Medical team operating rhythm, including milestone tracking, governance forums, KPI integration, and leadership review preparation Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to represent Medical priorities within the broader BNA operating cadence Facilitate information flow and strategic communication across Medical leadership, enterprise partners, and governance forums Develop executive materials and strategic narratives communicating Medical priorities, progress, risks, and key decisions Partner with Finance and the Rare Disease LT to lead budget planning, monitoring, and performance tracking Identify execution risks, structural barriers, and cross-functional dependencies and facilitate alignment and resolution Coordinate between NA Medical and Global Medical teams across strategic initiatives and workstreams Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives enhancing operating clarity, governance effectiveness, and enterprise collaboration Promote accountability, transparency, and cross-functional partnership within the Therapeutic Area and broader Medical organization Requirements BA/BS required 7+ years of pharmaceutical/biotech industry experience required 7+ years of relevant experience in biopharma strategy, operations, consulting, Medical Affairs, or related enterprise-facing roles required Experience supporting cross-functional planning, governance processes, or program management required Demonstrated business and financial acumen Strong organizational and problem-solving skills Strong communication and presentation skills Ability to influence across a matrixed organization without direct authority Strong command of core business tools, including Excel and PowerPoint Experience working in alliance or cross-enterprise environments preferred Global Medical or affiliate experience preferred Experience in financial planning preferred Change management experience preferred Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in biopharma strategy and operations, with a strong focus on cross-functional collaboration, governance processes, and financial planning. Proven ability to drive strategic execution and facilitate communication across diverse stakeholders in the pharmaceutical industry. Highest-signal resume keywords Biopharma Strategy Cross-Functional Planning Governance Processes Financial Planning Change Management ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Strategic Execution Milestone Tracking KPI Integration Budget Planning Program Management Soft Skills Strong Communication Organizational Skills Problem-Solving Skills Influencing Skills Accountability Industry Keywords Pharmaceutical Industry Biotech Industry Medical Affairs Enterprise Collaboration Alliance Environments Tools & Technologies Excel PowerPoint #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor