Job DescriptionDescriptionThe Associate Director/Director, Medical Operations is responsible for leading the strategic planning, execution, and continuous improvement of operational processes that enable an effective and compliant Medical Affairs function. This role partners closely with Medical Affairs leadership, Finance, Clinical Development/Operations, Regulatory, Patient Advocacy, and external vendors to optimize workflows, manage key systems and vendors, and ensure high-quality execution of medical activities (e.g., publications, medical information, advisory boards, and investigator-initiated studies, where applicable). This role is ideal for a proactive and adaptable leader who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving biotech environment. Success requires balancing strategy and execution, strong stakeholder management, and the ability to build scalable, compliant operational solutions. This role will be based in our Lexington, MA office with a hybrid work arrangement.
Experience- Bachelor's degree in life sciences or related field required; post-baccalaureate degree preferred
- Associate Director: 8-10+ years of experience, including Medical Affairs/Operations, or Director: 10-15+ years of experience with leadership responsibility
- Experience in small to mid-size biotech environment preferred
- Global Medical Affairs exposure
- Experience in scaling operations in growing biotech environments
- Launch experience and Medical Affairs build-out preferred
- Vendor RFP and management experience
Responsibilities- Design, implement, and optimize operational processes supporting Medical Affairs activities (e.g., publications, medical communications, field medical operations, medical information)
- Oversee execution and tracking of key deliverables, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met
- Establish and manage Medical Affairs KPIs, dashboards, and reporting
- Lead vendor selection, onboarding, and oversight, and manage budgets and forecasts
- Serve as business owner for Medical Affairs systems and tools
- Partner cross-functionally with Clinical, Regulatory, Legal, Compliance, Patient Advocacy, and IT
- Ensure compliance with GxP and company SOPs; support audits and inspections
- Support strategic planning and continuous improvement initiatives
Key Skills- Strong knowledge of Medical Affairs activities and compliance requirements
- Experience with systems such as Veeva CRM and Medical Information platforms
- Excellent project management and organizational skills
- Data-driven mindset with reporting and analytics experience
- Strong cross-functional leadership and communication skills
- Ability to operate strategically and execute tactically
Pay Range External Disclosure StatementThe annual base salary range for this position is $161,000 - $275,000.
The range provided is based on what we believe is a reasonable estimate for the annual base salary pay range for this position at the time of posting. Actual annual base salary will vary based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, qualifications, position criticality, and internal equity. This position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus and discretionary stock-based long-term incentives. In addition to compensation, Wave offers a comprehensive and competitive range of benefits designed to support our employees' and their families physical and financial health and overall well-being. These include, but are not limited to, company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, life, long and short-term disability insurances, generous paid time off (including a week-long company shutdown in the Summer and the Winter), 401K participation with matching contributions, and Employee Stock Purchase Program.
