Manager, Medical Business Operations, Oncology

Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd., is a global pharmaceutical company based in Japan with operations in the U.S. (Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.), focused on addressing patient needs in oncology, urology, women's health, rare diseases, cell & gene therapies and CNS. With several marketed products and a diverse pipeline of early- to late-stage investigational assets, we aim to accelerate discovery, research, and development to bring novel therapies to patients sooner. For more information on SMPA, visit our website https://www.us.sumitomo-pharma.com or follow us on LinkedIn. We are currently seeking a dynamic and highly motivated individual for the position of Manager Medical Strategic Operations.  This individual will work across therapeutic areas of Biopharma, Women’s Health, and Oncology. This individual will report to the Sr. Director, Medical Strategic Operations, working to maximize the performance and impact of the business.  This role will anticipate, identify, understand, engage in, and support effective prioritization of issues and opportunities across the MA organization and ensure resolution and implementation in a timely and effective manner. Key Responsibilities Operational Management Leadership: o   Work to ensure operational efficiency within Medical Affairs asset teams o   Manage meeting agendas and actively support Medical Affairs Scientific Teams (MAST) o   This includes fit for purpose attendance, decision-oriented agendas, capture, tracking and follow up of action items and working with the appropriate colleague(s) to ensure seamless planning and logistics o   Leading special projects, strategic partner to medical affair strategy teams and seek out and apply learnings for greater efficiency or faster impact and ensuring effective use of resources by maximizing the use of matrixed and enabling function teams o   Provide strategic and operations support to the medical strategy teams Leadership & Team Management: o   Help address and coordinate resolution of requests from various stakeholders o   Partner cross-functionally with enabling internal functions and networks, while also partnering externally, as needed, to deliver insights and initiatives. Finance and Budget Management: o   Manage budgets, ensuring alignment, accruals, with financial targets and providing monthly updates to senior leadership. o   Collaborate with finance for accurate financial reporting and accrual management. o   Support contract management ·       Strategy and Program support: o   Partner with alliances on strategic initiatives per agreed on strategy and tactics o   Manage project life cycle, ensuring on-time and budget-compliant delivery o   Keep stakeholders informed about project risks, issues, and necessary changes. o   Provide strategic and tactical input to sub-teams on their medical activities (as needed) Process Improvement: o   Uphold project management best practices. o   Maintain effective tracking systems and identify areas for process improvement to enhance efficiency and reduce bottlenecks. Key Core Competencies The ability to collaborate with peers, work in matrix organization, and achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact. Knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry and healthcare environment; experience in science-based roles is preferred Proven leadership skills, executive presence, maturity, emotional intelligence, and written/oral communication skills. Familiarity with strategic and operating planning processes Interpersonal skills and working in a matrix environment Demonstrated Strategic mindset with past example(s) of strategy contributions Must be able to both drive strategy and execute with speed and high quality Track record of strong networking and working collaboratively across functions and geographies Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills Strong writing, presentation and influencing skills Thrives under pressure; takes accountability and meet deadlines Strong project and time management and organizational skills Discretion and trustworthiness in managing confidential information Problem-solving, teamwork, communication, and maintain effective tracking systems and identify areas for process improvement Proficient in Microsoft applications Attention to detail, adaptability, creativity, etc. High degree of organizational awareness, ability to connect the dots to understand all the interdependency and big picture. Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree in a related field required. Minimum 4+ years of relevant experience in biotech or pharmaceutical industry with BS/MS/PhD in related life science discipline Advanced degree strongly preferred Travel Requirements: Primarily remote role with periodic on-site meetings in office. Must be able to travel domestically and internationally as needed. Mental/Physical Requirements: Fast-paced environment handling multiple demands is involved. Must be able to exercise appropriate judgment as necessary. Requires a high level of initiative and independence. Excellent written and oral communication skills required. Requires ability to use a personal computer for extended periods of time. The base salary range for this role is $130,200.00 - $162,800.00 Base salary is part of our total rewards package which also includes the opportunity for merit-based salary increases, short incentive plan participation, eligibility for our 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances and leaves provided in line with your work state.  Our robust time-off policy includes flexible paid time off, 11 paid holidays plus additional time off for a shut-down period during the last week of December, 80 hours of paid sick time upon hire and each year thereafter.  Total compensation, including base salary to be offered, will depend on elements unique to each candidate, including candidate experience, skills, education and other factors permitted by