Contractor - Associate/Director, Strategic Planning & Effectiveness, Global Medical Affairs Strategy

Job Title: Contractor - Associate/Director, Strategic Planning & Effectiveness, Global Medical Affairs Strategy
Type: Contract will run until end of 2025 and likely to extend
Location: Plainsboro , NJ
Hybrid - 1 day onsite, 4 days work from home

A global leader in antibody-based therapeutics, is looking for a passionate and driven Associate Director, Medical Affairs COE to join their high-impact Global Medical Affairs Strategy Team. This is your opportunity to play a central role in the strategic development and global execution of their Solid Tumor programs—bringing life-changing science to patients worldwide.

In this role, you won’t just manage projects—you’ll drive cross-functional innovation, lead Integrated Medical Affairs Team (IMAT) initiatives, and be the bridge between the client and key global partners. You’ll influence everything from launch readiness and medical education to global strategy execution and operational excellence.

Here’s what makes this role special:

• Impactful Science : Be at the forefront of groundbreaking cancer therapeutics.

• Global Influence : Collaborate across regions and functions on high-visibility initiatives.

• Strategic Leadership : Lead internal and external alignment on complex, high-value projects.

• Career Elevation : Mentorship, visibility, and a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

We're looking for a candidate who is not only experienced in medical affairs and project leadership, but also thrives in a matrixed, innovative, and purpose-driven organization.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or MBA preferred
• 5–8 years of experience in biopharma project management, with direct Medical Affairs exposure
• Proven track record in operations management within a matrixed organization
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across senior leadership levels
• Strong budgeting and financial planning experience (e.g., SAP)
• Proficient with MS Office Suite, SmartSheets, TEAMs, and Outlook
• Highly organized, driven, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment

Position Summary:
The Associate Director, Medical Affairs COE will support the Global Medical Affairs Strategy Team. This individual will be responsible for the development, execution, and oversight of strategic and tactical projects tied to client’s solid tumor programs. The role requires cross-functional collaboration, stakeholder communication, budget oversight, and operational excellence across multiple initiatives in the Medical Affairs Center of Excellence (CoE).

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage Integrated Medical Affairs Team (IMAT) meetings – both internal and joint with partners
• Develop and execute cross-functional project plans with defined goals, timelines, and budgets
• Oversee launch readiness, post-launch planning, and global medical planning activities
• Maintain responsibility for CoE strategy implementation, including medical education, training, grants, and vendor management
• Track program and financial progress using dashboards, Smartsheets, SAP, and other tools
• Serve as liaison between client and external collaboration partners for strategic alignment
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation within the CoE framework
• Mentor and train team members on project and compliance methodologies
• Represent Medical Affairs in cross-functional meetings, contributing strategic insight and direction

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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