Senior Manager - GMMA Business Operations Partner

This is what you will do:  

• The Senior Manager, Global Marketing and Market Access Business Operations Partner is responsible for client interaction, the execution and management of the overall implementation of strategic, global, complex initiatives within the Global Marketing and Market Access organization and designated Therapeutic/Functional Areas. 

• This role will coordinate and lead activities among numerous GMMA leaders as well as non-GMMA business partners and stakeholders within the company. They will be the Single Points of Contact for their business partners and for the delivery of the key GMMA Business Operations Activities: Finance & Accruals, Contracting, HCP Engagement, Carbon Tracking and Reporting, and Performance Management, including strategic and tactical planning. 

• They will also play an important engagement role with GMMA colleagues in their home office to nurture our vibrant office culture.  

• This role will also need to multitask across many initiatives while delivering on core projects both locally and internationally. 

You will be responsible for:  

• Responsible for execution, partnership, and strategic collaboration for specific brands or disease/functional areas  

• Serve as single point of contact for respective business partners 

• Ensure effective and efficient delivery of the key GMMA Business Operations Activities within functions:  

• Finance & Accruals,  

• Contracting,  

• HCP/AdBoard engagement,  

• Carbon Tracking and Reporting, and  

• Performance Management  

• Provide business operational leadership for GMMA LT as a key thought partner, including but not limited to the process of developing annual strategic and tactical plans 

• Lead the ongoing reporting cadence against GMMA goals and objectives for each GMMA team, coordinating these updates through the use of tools, processes, procedures and calendars to ensure optimal senior management awareness of all current statuses to the most important priorities of each area 

• Key partner in ensuring tactical plans are in alignment with corporate business goals and managed proactively 

• Provide operational leadership of Business Reviews for the TA as needed 

• Effectively communicate with GMMA Leadership and team members on updates to their plans, and to provide insight and direction into management interventions when needed or advised 

• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement with both internal processes and how external vendors are used/engaged; execute and operationalize improvements efficiently and effectively 

• Manage multiple projects/initiatives simultaneously, and make sure all deliverables are done within agreed upon timeframes 

• Maintain high level network of contacts within the organization 

• Support team engagement in local office by supporting the senior leaders of GMMA to execute team engagement initiatives. This role is expected to be in the office 4-5 days a week. 

• Coordinate logistics for onsite meetings and events—including, but not limited to, arranging catering, room setup, audiovisual support, visitor access, supplies, and vendor liaison 

• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation plans 

• Develop Project Management methodology and policies and relevant templates (e.g., budget and carbon tracking) and implement in various locations 

You will need to have: 

• Bachelor’s degree required 

• 3 years of related experience, pharmaceutical industry preferred 

• Demonstrated ability to implement projects of strategic importance 

• Experience/ability to work in a matrix cross-functional environment, both onsite and remotely 

• Proven ability to manage budget, and internal & external resources 

• Demonstrated success in delivering projects on-time with client satisfaction 

• Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated track record and ability to drive results as an effective a team member and project leader 

• Ability to professionally interact with all levels of the organization 

• Exercises foresight and judgment in making complex decisions. Acts independently with good judgement, when needed 

• Strong business acumen, analysis, problem solving, and leadership skills 

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal 

• Excellent problem solving, organizational, and negotiating skills 

• Flexibility, the ability to adapt to changing project scope and direction; particularly as projects require strategic thinking and solutions 

• Must demonstrate an energy and enthusiasm which brings a positive approach to all challenges 

• High ethics and integrity standards; ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive information 

• The duties of this role are generally conducted in an office environment. As is typical of an office-based role, employees must be able, with or without an accommodation to: use a computer; engage in communications via phone, video, and electronic messaging; engage in problem solving and non-linear thought, analysis, and dialogue; collaborate with others; maintain general availability during standard business hours. 

We would prefer for you to have: 

• Relevant advanced degree (e.g., MD, PhD, MBA) or more years of experience preferred