Director Medical Operational Excellence

Sr Dir/ Director Medical Operational Lead drives continuous improvement, ensures high operational standards, coordinates strategic projects, and fosters a culture of excellence in medical and clinical operations. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to streamline processes, enhance productivity, and implement best practices, particularly in field medical excellence, medical insights, and medical education.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with the VP and Medical Affairs Leadership Team on strategic projects.
• Develop and manage strategic plans for medical operations.
• Implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Lead projects from planning to evaluation.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and conduct audits.
• Analyze data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Design and deliver training programs to build operational excellence.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve operational goals.
• Lead change management efforts for successful implementation of initiatives.
• Assess industry best practices and internal needs to enhance medical impact.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Business Administration, or related field.
• Advanced degree (MBA, MSc) preferred.
• 8-12 years of experience in medical or clinical operations, preferably in Medical Affairs.
• Knowledge of operational excellence methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).
• US launch experience required.
• Strong project management, data analysis, and communication skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and ensure regulatory compliance.

Competencies:

• Problem Solving: Analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Adaptability: Thrive in a dynamic environment.
• Innovation: Develop new approaches to improve operations.
• Collaboration: Effective teamwork with diverse stakeholders.
• Digital Proficiency: Work with digital tools and technologies.

Other Requirements:

• Significant decision-making authority.
• Willingness to travel 20-30% of the year.