Medical Affairs Operations Manager, Business Project and Operations, BPO
Job Description: • Lead organizational transformation and cross-functional strategic projects for US Medical Affairs & Evidence Generation (USMAEG). • Lead the annual operating plan (AOP) and ongoing re-forecast cycles for the USMAEG portfolio, including launch scenario modeling and alignment with leadership and Finance. • Establish molecule- and indication-level budget trackers; monitor burn rates, identify variances, and drive mitigation actions with Finance. • Own monthly/quarterly forecasting and prepare accruals in conjunction with Finance partners. • Manage end-to-end procure-to-pay (P2P) for USMAEG: vendor onboarding, requisitions, PO creation/amendment, and invoice processing to policy and cycle-time targets. • Develop, negotiate, and execute Statements of Work (SOWs) and change orders with vendors; define scope, deliverables, acceptance criteria, and milestone-based payment schedules with Legal and Procurement. • Build dashboards and reports (e.g., Excel, Power BI) providing real-time visibility into budget consumption, forecast accuracy, and vendor performance. • Design and execute cross-functional programs; develop integrated plans, timelines, budgets, and KPIs. • Lead change management to drive adoption of new processes and systems; facilitate decision-making routines and executive updates. • Identify and implement process improvements and automation to streamline operations and increase data quality and scalability. • Coordinate stakeholder and vendor engagement to ensure alignment on objectives, deliverables, risks, and interdependencies. • Partner with all functions and teams (HQ & Field) across USMAEG as well as Finance, Legal, MAEG and Procurement partners to align plans and enable execution. • Facilitate budget-to-milestone linkage with medical value narratives for leadership and governance reviews. Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Science, or related field; advanced degree or certifications (CPA, MBA, PMP) preferred. • 3+ years of biopharma experience in medical affairs, strategic operations, or business/financial operations. • Strong financial acumen with experience managing multi-million-dollar operating and project budgets and improving forecast accuracy. • Advanced Excel skills and comfort with data visualization (Power BI or similar). • Proven strategic project management and planning capability, including KPI design and benefits realization. • Contracting and vendor management expertise, including SOW structuring, milestone-based payments, and change control. • Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder/vendor management; ability to influence across levels. • Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and proficiency with digital tools/AI to enhance decision-making. Benefits: Apply tot his job