Associate Director, Medical Portfolio Management (Neurology)

This strategic operational leadership role supports the Medical Affairs organization in developing and executing integrated plans for a Neurology portfolio. You will partner with functional leaders to connect medical initiatives with business priorities, patient outcomes, and long-term value. The role goes beyond project tracking, focusing on benefit realization, cross-project dependencies, risk management, governance, and resource optimization. You will facilitate strategic planning sessions and executive forums while translating complex program and financial information into actionable insights for senior leadership. The position operates in a highly matrixed environment across Medical Strategy, Field Medical, Pharmacovigilance, HEOR, Scientific Communications, Medical Operations, and Patient Affairs. It offers significant influence over portfolio strategy, operational excellence, and the evolution of a growing Medical Affairs function.

• Hold an advanced degree such as a PharmD, PhD, MBA, or MS in Life Sciences; an advanced degree is preferred.

• Bring at least 8 years of progressive experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology project management, Medical Affairs operations, or a closely related field.

• Demonstrate strong experience managing complex, cross-functional pharmaceutical or biotech programs and portfolios.

• Have a proven track record in Oncology, Neurology, Rare Disease, or closely related therapeutic areas.

• Possess deep knowledge of GxP requirements, the PhRMA Code, and applicable global medical compliance standards.

• Demonstrate expert proficiency with MS Project, Veeva Medical, and budget management tools.

• PMP training or certification is highly desirable.

• Have strong strategic planning, portfolio management, financial planning, risk management, and operational excellence capabilities.

• Be highly effective at facilitating strategic workshops, cross-functional forums, and senior-level discussions.

• Demonstrate the ability to synthesize complex data and operational information into clear recommendations, executive reports, and presentations.

• Possess strong matrix leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence teams without direct authority.

• Have strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

• Demonstrate strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage effectively with senior leaders and diverse functional teams.

• Be comfortable working in a rapidly evolving organization and leading change across programs, processes, and teams.

• Be willing to travel approximately 15% as required.

• Boston-based candidates are preferred for a hybrid arrangement, although remote work may be considered for the right candidate.