Associate Medical Affairs Operations Manager

United Therapeutics Corporation•RTP, NC, NC

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

United Therapeutics (Nasdaq: UTHR) is a public benefit corporation dedicated to developing novel pharmaceutical therapies and technologies to address rare, deadly diseases and the shortage of transplantable organs. Founded in 1996, the company has developed six FDA-approved therapies for conditions like pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung disease (PH-ILD), and neuroblastoma. Their near-term pipeline focuses on PAH and pulmonary fibrosis (PF). In addition to pharmaceuticals, United Therapeutics is working on creating manufactured organs to eliminate transplant waiting lists. The company values innovation, enthusiasm, creativity, persistence, and a mission-driven approach to work.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in scientific or related discipline preferred
5+ years of experience coordinating and managing programs
Life sciences industry experience in Medical Affairs
Experience working with Grants and Sponsorships portals (VisionTracker, iEnvision, or similar)
Excellent communication and organization skills
Attention to detail in reviewing documentation
Ability to multi task and adjust to an ever-changing environment
Ability to work independently and efficiently to meet deadlines
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Microsoft SharePoint and Veeva experience
Project management software experience (SmartSheet, MS Project, or similar)
Operates with a sense of urgency
Highly collaborative and openly communicates barriers and challenges to stakeholders
Ability to travel up to 25%, as needed for meetings/conferences, events

Responsibilities

Manage the operational elements of research and medical education grants funded by Global Medical Affairs (GMA), serving as the system administrator and primary point of contact for requestors and reviewers.
Responsible for operational event planning and execution for medical functions (Field Medical, Medical Strategy, etc.) including compliance approvals, venue sourcing, and material production.
Provide Medical Affairs operational support through the creation, management, and optimization of trackers connecting activities and resource allocation to objectives, including budget oversight of project-based work.
Monitor the progress of Medical Affairs projects towards corporate objectives through process management and reporting of strategy.
Create, manage, and optimize workflows and trackers for multistakeholder reporting related to project status and budget utilization.
Partner with the GMA Analytics lead to visualize the activity data presented within the tracker.
Support (Provide) budget oversight and forecasting for project-based work in collaboration with Finance.
Drive execution of Medical events, including contracted dinners, receptions, auxiliary events, internal meetings, and consultant activities.
Manage the operational elements of the educational grants program (medical education grants and patient financial assistance charity grants) at United Therapeutics.
Serve as Grants Administrator on the Grants Review Committee (GRC) for the review of all requests.
Plan and manage monthly GRC meetings, including associated material preparation and follow-up activities.
Track and report program progress in concert with the Medical Reviewer and Patient Advocacy reviewers.
Oversee the budget for the grants and sponsorships program, including regular forecasting and reconciliation.
Process all grants in accordance with related policies and SOPs to ensure audit readiness.
Manage and serve as Super Administrator for the grants and sponsorships portal (Cyber Grants); responsible for system configuration, user training, user permissions, and training material development.
Drive independent project management for small to medium-scale initiatives (such as software implementation, the Patient Voices Program, etc.).
Develop project plans, timelines, and trackers to establish clear milestones and accountability.
Facilitate project meetings, including agenda development, cross-functional alignment, and follow-up on action items.
Monitor project progress against scope, timeline, and budget, escalating risks and issues as appropriate.
Support development and oversight of the GMA departmental budget, including reconciliation, forecasting, and tracking of expenditures.
Identify and execute process optimization opportunities across the department, including workflow improvements, system enhancements, and operational efficiencies.
Maintain basic strategic, product, and disease state knowledge associated with therapeutic areas under study.