Associate Director, Medical Affairs Operations – Strategy

Praxis

Associate Director, Medical Affairs Operations managing strategic planning and operational excellence for a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to support high-impact priorities.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $170,000 - $195,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading complex operational initiatives within the Medical Affairs domain, with a strong focus on strategic planning, vendor management, and cross-functional collaboration. Proven ability to develop and improve operational processes and metrics to support organizational goals.

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Medical Affairs OperationsStrategic PlanningVendor ManagementCross-Functional CollaborationOperational Metrics Development

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Hard Skills

Business ReviewsLeadership PresentationsDashboardsOperational MetricsProcess ImprovementGovernancePerformance MetricsRisk IdentificationResource ManagementContract Management

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingInfluencing SkillsLeadership

Industry Keywords

BiotechnologyPharmaceuticalHealthcareField MedicalNeuroscienceRare DiseaseGrowth-Stage Biotech

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with Medical Affairs leadership to establish priorities, operational plans, and strategic investments.
Develop business reviews, leadership presentations, dashboards, operational metrics, and reporting.
Develop and continuously improve processes, governance, operating models, and performance metrics.
Identify operational risks, dependencies, and resource needs.
Oversee Medical Affairs operational support and vendor management.
Serve as the primary operational liaison between Medical Affairs and key cross-functional partners.
Lead and coordinate cross-functional initiatives that advance Medical Affairs strategy.
Build strong relationships across a complex matrixed organization.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
10+ years of experience within biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or healthcare organizations.
Significant experience supporting Medical Affairs, business operations, strategic planning, or related functions.
Demonstrated success leading complex operational initiatives in a matrix environment.
Experience supporting senior leaders and influencing across functions.
Experience managing vendors, contracts, budgets, and external partnerships.
Field Medical, neuroscience, rare disease, or growth-stage biotech experience is preferred.
Comfort with screen work, basic hand coordination, and sustained focus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

99% of the premium paid for medical, dental and vision plans.
Company-paid life insurance.
AD&D, disability benefits, and voluntary plans to personalize your coverage.
401(k) contributions matched dollar-for-dollar up to 6%.
Long-term stock incentives and ESPP.
Discretionary quarterly bonus.
Flexible wellness benefit.
Generous PTO.
Paid holidays.
Company-wide shutdowns.