Senior Director, Medical Affairs Operations – Strategy

Definium Therapeutics

Senior Director managing Medical Affairs strategy for Definium Therapeutics, a biopharmaceutical company. Overseeing operational frameworks and leading cross-functional teams to improve patient outcomes.

Posted 4/20/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $269,204 - $295,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

In collaboration with Medical Affairs leadership, develop, operationalize, and continuously refine the Medical Affairs strategy, helping to translate strategic objectives into actionable project plans, KPIs and timelines
Oversee and ensure the quality of the departmental strategic planning processes, including operations tasks, and other activities related to pipeline compounds
Leads organization, updating and communication of strategic plans to internal and external stakeholders
Foster strong partnerships with internal teams such as Clinical Development, HEOR, Commercial teams, & finance to ensure alignment and efficiency in medical activities
Develop, maintain, and update Medical Affairs SOPs and quality documentation to support compliant, efficient, and consistent operations
Work in close collaboration with Compliance, Regulatory, and Legal counterparts to develop materials that align with regulatory requirements and industry best practices
Implement and refine operational governance frameworks for scientific review and medical communication standards
Ensure material development for internal and external use is aligned with organizational goals and priorities and meets compliance, regulatory, and legal requirements
Establish and oversee project management frameworks for all MA initiatives, including medical launches, clinical collaborations, evidence-generation programs, and scientific communication outputs
Monitor timelines, risks, and deliverables; provide transparent reporting to leadership on progress and resource needs
Coordinates cross-functional project teams to ensure timely execution and integration of medical insights into decision-making
Maintenance of program budget trackers and financial forecast for Medical Affairs programs
Implement and optimize systems and tools to enhance productivity and data management
Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness Medical Affairs operations
Collaborate with IT to implement and optimize technology solutions for medical operations
Serve as a liaison between Global Medical Affairs and other departments to facilitate smooth operations and communication across regions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Doctorate degree (PharmD, MD, DO, PhD)
10 plus years of industry experience with demonstrated high-level professional knowledge and skills in the areas of medical affairs and R&D
Experience in both pre launch and post-launch medical affairs activities. Experience with Psychiatry/CNS is a plus
Demonstrated ability to create and lead successful cross-functional teams in changing and competitive environments
Experience with Early Access Programs (EAP) is a plus
Candidates must be comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% paid health benefits including Medical, Dental and Vision for you and your dependents
401(k) program with company match and vesting after the turn of the first month after your start date
Flexible time off
Generous parental leave and some fun fringe perks!

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Hard Skills & Tools

strategic planningproject managementKPI developmentcompliance documentationoperational governancescientific reviewmedical communicationdata managementfinancial forecastingcross-functional team leadership

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationorganizational skillsproblem-solvingadaptabilityindependencerelationship buildingleadershiptransparencyefficiency

Certifications

Doctorate degreePharmDMDDOPhD