Looking for a chance to make a meaningful difference in the oncology space? Taiho Oncology is on a mission: to improve the lives of patients with cancer, their families, and caregivers. Our "People first" approach means we also highly value our employees, who work relentlessly to help execute our mission. Taiho's success is founded on ensuring we always act with accountability, collaboration, and trust. By following these guiding principles, we earn and maintain the confidence of patients, the global healthcare community, collaborators and partners, and each other. Together, we are working on cutting-edge science and growing our portfolio and pipeline across a range of tumor types to address the ongoing and evolving needs of patients. Advanced technology, a world-class clinical development organization, and state-of-the-art facilities: these and other resources empower us to innovate and touch the lives of more and more patients. It's our work, our passion, and our legacy. We invite you to join us.

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Employee Value Proposition:

Join a high-impact Medical Affairs organization where you will play a key role in advancing operational excellence across pre-launch and in-line priorities within a dynamic portfolio. In this senior-level role, you will partner across Medical Affairs and cross-functional teams to strengthen processes, support compliant execution, and enhance the capabilities that enable effective, data-informed decision-making in a fast-paced pharmaceutical environment.

Position Summary:

The Senior Manager, Medical Affairs Operations, is responsible for driving operational efficiency and excellence within the Medical Affairs department. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong project management skills, process improvement expertise including data analytics, and a solid understanding of medical affairs functions including budget planning and execution activities.

Performance Objectives:

• Execute process improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of Medical Affairs financial and budgetary operations.
• Develop, implement, and monitor standard operating procedures (SOPs) and best practices as directed by senior leadership.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Clinical, Finance, Commercial, Compliance, etc.) to support alignment and execution of tactical plans as budgeted in annual planning process.
• Manage and optimize medical affairs systems and tools, ensuring data integrity and compliance.
• Oversee project management activities to track alignment to budget and forecasting.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), providing actionable insights and recommendations for enhancements.
• In collaboration with senior leadership, facilitate budget planning and resource allocation for Medical Affairs projects as well as working closely with finance, procurement, and business owners to meet monthly, quarterly, and annual financial objectives.
• Facilitate training and change management activities related to new processes, or technologies, associated with the scope of responsibilities.
• Ensure adherence to all relevant internal policies and external regulations associated with this role .

Education/Certification Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences with budgetary, accounting experience, or a business/finance degree, Master's degree preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) and project management (PMP certification a plus) .

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in operational role or related field within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or healthcare sector.

• Understanding of Medical Affairs functions, including medical information, scientific communications, medical education, and compliance.

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

• Proficiency in relevant software applications (e.g., Veeva, MS Office Suite, project management tools, SAP, and AI proficiency).

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work effectively in a dynamic, cross-functional environment.

• Strong problem-solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset with ability to perform retrospective analyses to identify and leverage lessons learned.

• Strategic and operational thinking.

• Strong budgetary planning skills.

• Good understanding of accounting principles.

• Previous experience working on the development of MSAs, SOW, and managing departmental budgets.

• Collaboration and teamwork.

• Attention to detail and quality orientation.

• Adaptability to change.

• Ethical judgment and regulatory awareness.

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $186,150- $219,000 annually. This pay range is based on the market range for positions of this type. However, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including annual bonus/incentive comp plans, potential long term incentive plan, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if a candidate/employee receives an offer of employment.

If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

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Equal Opportunity Employer Information: Taiho Oncology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Any applicant who, because of a disability, needs an accommodation or assistance in completing an application or at any time during the application process, please email [email protected]. Taiho Oncology also provides reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities consistent with our obligations under the law. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

The incumbent in this position may be required to perform other duties, as assigned.