Associate Director, Strategy and Operations, US Market Access

Job Description

The Associate Director, Strategy and Operations, US Market Access is a key partner and advisor to the VP US Market Access and Market Access Leadership Team (MALT) on a variety of strategic, operational, and organizational matters. The role requires both strategic thinking as well as the ability to drive operational execution through preparing, implementing, and effectively managing tactical initiatives. The ideal candidate is a highly motivated and highly organized individual with exceptional emotional intelligence, communication skills and judgment with the ability to manage complex details, understand the business, and drive action.

This role reports directly into the Vice President of US Market Access.

• Support the US MALT in developing and implementing decisions impacting team operations and strategic direction for the US Market Access team
• Support the VP in defining and developing high-impact executive, cross-functional and cross-team communications
• Develops and maintains department budget in collaboration with the leadership team and finance to provide transparency into spend, understand and explain forecast variance, and manage tools to ensure maximization of budget
• Lead or support critical business processes relevant to US Market Access, including evolution of organizational design, Long Range Planning and annual Business Planning
• Lead and/or manage special projects and high-profile initiatives, as appropriate and aligned with critical business needs
• Quarterback development of Business Reviews, senior management presentations, team presentations and meetings
• Enhance processes for measuring and reporting progress on high-priority initiatives across the USMA team
• Lead after action reviews of high impact projects; provide recommendations for simplification of processes and systems. Identify and plan proactively address business needs to ensure success of team.
• Coordinate leadership team meetings and forums such as offsites and pull through of action items Ideate and coordinate pull-through of HR, talent development, and team-culture related initiatives and activities
• Contributes to the best practices of project management and departmental operations to support the continued success and evolution of the department
• Act as a liaison between cross functional colleagues to ensure alignment and coordination on a wide variety of cross-functional initiatives

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 8+ years of progressive, relevant experience with demonstrated experience as a chief of staff, in project management, or organizing and directing multiple teams and departments
• Outstanding communication of information and ideas, both written and verbal, to diverse audiences; employs active listening skills
• Strong collaboration skills, with an ability to influence multiple stakeholders; builds mutual trust, respect and cooperation among team members
• Significant experience in managing complex project teams and proven ability to work in and influence a cross-functional team; solution-oriented mindset
• Excellent analytical and financial business planning skills
• Self-motivated; acts independently and prioritizes appropriately; embraces unexpected changes or challenges and drives to improved solutions

Pay Range: $155,700 – $233,600

Disclosure Statement:
The range provided is based on what we believe is a reasonable estimate for the base salary pay range for this job at the time of posting. This role is eligible for an annual bonus and annual equity awards. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements. Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, and other job‑related factors permitted by law.

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