Project and Operations Manager, Medical Affairs

Project and Operations Manager, Medical Affairs

Apply locations Toronto time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R27127

BeiGene continues to grow at a rapid pace with challenging and exciting opportunities for experienced professionals. When considering candidates, we look for scientific and business professionals who are highly motivated, collaborative, and most importantly, share our passionate interest in fighting cancer.

The Project and Operations Manager, Medical Affairs will support the Canadian Medical Affairs team with the commercialization efforts for BeiGene’s Marketed and Pipeline assets by supporting the execution of Medical Affairs programs and deliverables, many in partnership with teams/individuals across the organization. This individual will provide operational and technical support across all Medical Affairs initiatives including responsibility for vendor/HCP contracting and coordinating/managing events conducted by the Medical Affairs team. The role will include project oversight, budget management, medical planning support, cross-functional coordination, goal/performance oversight, and operational support to the Canadian Medical Team.

The Project and Operations Manager (POM) will be expected to partner, communicate, and collaborate with other cross-functional partners in Canada and within North American and Global Medical Affairs. The incumbent will therefore need strong execution, collaboration, and communication skills. The Operations Manager may also be asked to lead special projects.

The incumbent will be responsible for assuring that activities are executed within expected scope, budget, and timelines; will/may play a key role in supporting the following areas:

• Medical Education initiatives.
• Scientific Communications/Publications.
• Medical Information Capabilities.
• Investigator Initiated & Collaborator Research Program.
• Medical Affairs Advisory Boards & Symposia.
• Medical Conference/Congress Support.
• Training Support for MA staff.

Core Territory: Preferred - Hybrid with up to 3 days/week in downtown Toronto office (across from Union Station).

Essential Functions of the job:

• Lead the project management, and support the execution, of new and ongoing Medical Affairs projects.
• Lead the financial and contracting activities of the Medical Affairs Team while providing executive-level support for Medical Affairs and Canadian leadership.
• Facilitates Medical Affairs budget planning and management including forecasting, long-range planning (LRP), phasing, and prioritization.
• Support effective meeting management through clear agendas, concrete action items, and tracking of deliverables.
• Responsible for actively participating/leading pre- and post-approval medical planning & support of assigned medical affairs activities.
• Support the execution of regional medical meetings (e.g., advisory boards, consultant, and investigator meetings), as requested.
• Collaborate with the members of the Canadian Medical team to establish MSL Congress plan for each major meeting (ASH, EHA, ICML, +/- ASCO, ESMO).
• Build strong relationships with internal team and cross-functional partners to achieve overall company goals.
• Be accountable for compliant business practices.
• Identify continuous process improvement and development opportunities.
• Assist tracking and reporting of MSL goals and objectives.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• N/A

Computer Skills: PC literacy required; MSOffice skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Veeva).

Education Required:

• BSc (or an equivalent level of training and/or experience).

Other Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years within the biotech/pharmaceutical industry and/or other relevant fields preferred.
• High level communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, organizational, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Team player - respectful, accountable, and collaborative.
• Prior successful collaboration with field and home-office based functions is required.
• Working knowledge of applicable Federal and Provincial Compliance guidelines and regulations is expected.
• Experience with ensuring adherence to SOPs and policies is expected.
• Bilingual (French/English) is an asset.

Travel: Work related travel approximately 5-10%

BeiGene Global Competencies

• Fosters Teamwork
• Provides and Solicits Honest and Actionable Feedback
• Self-Awareness
• Acts Inclusively
• Demonstrates Initiative
• Entrepreneurial Mindset
• Continuous Learning
• Embraces Change
• Results-Oriented
• Analytical Thinking/Data Analysis
• Financial Excellence
• Communicates with Clarity

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. BeiGene does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.