Associate Director/Senior Manager, Strategy & Operations (Therapeutics & Innovations)
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Manager/Associate Director, Strategy & Operations (Therapeutics & Innovations) based in the United States.
This role sits at the intersection of AI-driven innovation, genomics, and therapeutic development, supporting high-impact initiatives that advance precision medicine. You will act as a strategic operator and execution partner across a fast-moving organization working on AI/ML platforms, biomarker discovery, and next-generation therapeutics. The position plays a critical role in driving alignment across R&D, Product, Medical Affairs, and Commercial teams, ensuring strategic priorities translate into actionable execution. You will help shape operating rhythms, improve cross-functional coordination, and bring structure to complex, ambiguous initiatives. The environment is highly collaborative and science-driven, requiring both analytical rigor and adaptability. This is an opportunity to influence work that directly impacts clinical innovation, patient outcomes, and the future of personalized medicine.
Accountabilities:
Lead cross-functional strategy execution and operational alignment across therapeutic innovation initiatives, ensuring clarity, coordination, and delivery across multiple scientific and business workstreams.
- Support end-to-end coordination of cross-functional programs spanning R&D, Product, Medical Affairs, and Commercial teams
- Drive operating cadence by tracking priorities, deliverables, dependencies, and progress across strategic initiatives
- Contribute to the development and execution of strategic plans, special projects, and leadership-driven initiatives
- Monitor industry trends, competitive intelligence, and advancements in AI, genomics, and therapeutics to inform decision-making
- Support partnership activities through coordination, materials preparation, and tracking of key milestones and actions
- Assist in external engagement efforts including conferences, stakeholder meetings, and synthesis of insights for internal use
- Provide structured problem-solving support for ambiguous, high-priority business challenges
- Ensure strong communication flow across stakeholders, driving alignment and accountability across teams
- 4–7+ years of experience in strategy, consulting, business operations, or business development within life sciences, biotech, healthcare, or tech
- Experience supporting cross-functional initiatives, partnerships, or strategic programs in complex organizations
- Strong understanding of therapeutic areas such as oncology, immunology, or related fields preferred
- Familiarity with AI/ML applications in life sciences, drug discovery, or clinical development strongly preferred
- Excellent analytical and structured problem-solving skills, with the ability to break down ambiguity into actionable plans
- Strong project management and organizational skills, with ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities across technical and non-technical audiences
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MBA, MS, PhD, or equivalent) strongly preferred
- High attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, and comfort operating in fast-paced, evolving environments
- Competitive base salary ($133,600 – $167,000 USD depending on experience and location)
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and wellness coverage
- Fertility, family planning, and reproductive health benefits
- Paid parental leave and generous family support programs
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Employee referral program and performance-based incentives
- Remote-first flexibility across the United States
- Exposure to cutting-edge AI, genomics, and precision medicine initiatives
- Career growth within a fast-scaling, innovation-driven environment.
Requirements:
Experienced strategy and operations professional with strong exposure to life sciences, healthcare, or technology environments, and the ability to operate across scientific and business domains.
Benefits:
Operations pay context
Based on 4,310 disclosed Operations salaries on RoleSuite, the role pays a median of $111K/year, with most offers between $82K and $145K (10th–90th percentile: $63K–$185K).
This posting lists $134K–$167K, above the $111K market median.
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