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US Medical Affairs – Operations Manager - Bayer
Jan 25
Location: Wayne, NJCategories: Pharmaceutical
Position Description
Bayer HealthCare (BHC) makes an important contribution to human and animal health with its innovative products and by researching new therapeutic approaches. Our Specialty Pharmaceutical business ranks among the top 10 specialty pharmaceutical companies worldwide. Our global research and development is focused in five distinct areas: Diagnostic Imaging, Hematology/Cardiology, Oncology, Specialized Therapeutics, and Women’s Healthcare. As a specialty pharmaceuticals company, we at Bayer HealthCare focus our efforts where we can have the most impact. Our Diabetes Care division is one of the largest self-test diagnostic businesses in the world, supporting customers in 100 countries. Our Consumer Care business is a top competitor in many important product categories including analgesics, cough and cold, and nutritionals. More than 3,000 employees support 14 manufacturing sites in 11 countries dedicated to ensuring the delivery of a secure, high-quality, cost-effective supply of our products around the world. Our Animal Health business in North America is dedicated to making the world a better place for our veterinary customers, their clients, and the animals we all hold dear.
Job description
Direct, develop, lead, implement, and manage the internal operational systems and processes required to enable the success of all US-Medical Affairs functions and US-Medical Affairs management. These include but are not limited to data, systems, technologies, communications, budget support, bonus, policies and procedures. Special functional areas are US-Medical Affairs Business Systems, Data Quality and Integration, US-Medical Affairs Project Management and Compliance.
1. Develop and direct the enactment, implementation and management of appropriate corporate US-Medical Affairs policies and procedures for US Medical personnel.
2. Responsible for the creation of strategic and tactical approaches regarding US Medical Operations and Information Technology.
3. Partner with senior Legal and Regulatory management around compliance to state and federal regulations relating to US Medical Affairs compliance issues.
4. Directs, develops, and recommends to the Head of US Medical Affairs and the US Medical Affairs Leadership Team the appropriate implementation strategies to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of internal US Medical Affairs operations, thereby maximizing available resources.
5. Assists in the development of strategies for current and future US Medical information systems required to maximize performance for all internal US Medical personnel and direct the project management required to implement them.
6. Partner with responsible parties with US Medical Affairs to determine then implement, enhance, replace if necessary and manage internal hardware and software applications insuring that the corporation and US Medical personnel have the appropriate tools to enable quality scientific support of the Business Units.
7. Direct the management of strategic scientific business and technology projects for deployment internally as they pertain to US Medical Affairs.
8. Support US Medical Affairs budget management as well as US Medical Affairs business planning with appropriate internal partners.
Qualifications
BA/BS Required. Advanced degree (MD, PharmD, PhD, Masters) preferred in science-related field, or other appropriate knowledge/experience
2 to 4 years experience in the pharmaceutical industry in medical affairs, clinical development, marketing, sales, training or related health care field
3 years experience in a team environment
Strong knowledge of clinical development/operations
Ability to manage a diverse group of responsibilities
Solid negotiation and strategic influencing abilities
Well-developed written and verbal communication skills with ability to take initiative
Proven ability to manage multi-million dollar budgets
Strong project management, time management, analytical, problem solving and organization skills
Proven ability to perform successfully under stringent timelines and with competing priorities while delivering desired results
Preferred:
Minimum 3 years experience in a strategy-setting role within Medical Affairs or Health Care field
Excellent computer skills: Excel, Word, Power Point, Lotus Notes, etc.
Knowledge of information technology systems, business, finance, information systems
Benefits
We offer a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefit programs. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will be eligible for an array of innovative rewards and recognition programs, variable pay and incentive opportunities as well as benefits coverage beginning on your first day of employment. We are committed to helping our employees maintain a healthy balance between their responsibilities at work and home. You will be eligible for paid time off programs, paid company holidays, flexible work options and numerous site conveniences. We are also committed to supporting your professional development through career ladders, training programs, tuition assistance and professional association events.
