Senior Manager, Medical Affairs Operations - Neurology​/Ophthalmology

Role Summary

The Senior Manager of Medical Affairs (MA) Operations - Neurology / Ophthalmology will support the neurology and ophthalmology Medical Affairs teams by managing and executing key projects within these therapeutic areas. The role includes coordinating with external vendors, planning meetings, and ensuring compliance with contract processes. The position sits on the MA leadership team, overseeing the portfolio of Medical Affairs activities and pipeline, requiring strong pharmaceutical operations knowledge and strategic planning.

Location:

Brisbane, California with preference for candidates in the San Francisco Bay Area.

• Collaborate with MA TA VPs, MSL Team Leads, and Medical Director(s) to plan and execute projects aligned with therapeutic area objectives.
• Manage relationships with meeting planning/logistics vendors, MLR program vendors, medical education agencies, and CRM agencies to support MA activities in neurology and ophthalmology.
• Support planning and execution of onsite and offsite meetings for internal and external stakeholders, including departmental All Hands meetings, field medical meetings, advisory boards, and congress-based activities.
• Operationalize congress activities and partner with legal on contracting for activities such as society sponsor ships, exhibit planning, and group/1:1 KOL engagements.
• Liaise with the Contracts Team to ensure timely submission and full execution of all contracts; implement processes for submitting and tracking consultant contracts to ensure compliance.
• Support compliance with Annexon policies, including advisory board approvals to Legal.
• Work with the VPs of MA to develop the annual tactical plan and budget; track budget performance quarterly.

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a functional biopharma operations role (e.g., medical affairs, commercial, R&D, other) managing activities with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to represent Annexon MA with key stakeholders.
• Comprehensive knowledge of pharmaceutical product development, cross-functional roles, and key external stakeholders.
• Expertise in project management, resource planning/management, and common digital platforms in fast-paced and dynamic settings to achieve results based on KPIs.
• Self-driven, with demonstrated ability to make informed decisions and solve problems with sound judgment.
• Cross-functional collaboration expertise.
• Bachelor's degree is preferred.

• Project management and strategic planning
• Vendor and contract management
• Stakeholder engagement and communication
• Budget development and financial tracking
• Regulatory and compliance awareness related to advisory boards and clinical activities

• Bachelor's degree preferred