Role OverviewWe are seeking a Director, Medical Excellence & Strategic Operations to play a critical role in building and strengthening the infrastructure, processes, and capabilities that enable Zevra's Medical Affairs organization to operate effectively and deliver against its strategic priorities. This is a highly visible, hands-on role for someone who combines strategic thinking with strong execution and enjoys working across functions in a growing organization.
What You Will Do
The Director will have responsibility across Medical Affairs operations, field medical excellence, planning, insights and analytics, training, vendor management, and cross-functional execution. Key responsibilities include operationalizing the US Medical Plan, establishing mechanisms to track progress, performance, and outcomes across Medical Affairs, and developing dashboards, metrics, and other tools to provide visibility into Medical Affairs activities.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of relevant pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry experience, including meaningful experience within Medical Affairs, Medical Affairs Operations, Field Medical Excellence, or a closely related function. They will have demonstrated experience translating Medical Affairs strategy into operational plans and driving complex initiatives through execution.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree such as an MS, MPH, MBA, PharmD, PhD, or other relevant degree preferred
- 8+ years of relevant pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry experience
- Meaningful experience within Medical Affairs, Medical Affairs Operations, Field Medical Excellence, or a closely related function
- Demonstrated experience translating Medical Affairs strategy into operational plans and driving complex initiatives through execution
- Experience supporting field medical organizations
- Strong project and program management capabilities
- Experience developing and utilizing KPIs, dashboards, insights, or other analytics to support decision-making
- Experience managing external vendors, budgets, and resources across Medical Affairs programs
- Strong understanding of the pharmaceutical drug development and commercialization lifecycle and the role of Medical Affairs within it
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Ability to operate effectively in a growing, fast-paced organization and move comfortably between strategic planning and hands-on execution
- Understanding of applicable regulatory and compliance requirements governing Medical Affairs activities
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Employee assistance program
- Professional development opportunities
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