Job specificationMedical Affairs & Real-World Evidence · East Coast, US

Global Medical Strategy & Operations Lead

A Global Medical Strategy & Operations Lead-level opportunity with a top 10 global pharmaceutical company, based in the East Coast, US.

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Presented by Plan Global RecruitmentConfidential · 2026
LevelGlobal Medical Strategy & Operations Lead
PracticeMedical Affairs & Real-World Evidence
LocationEast Coast, US
Package$220k–$260k base + bonusPlus comprehensive benefits
The firmTop 10 global pharmaceutical companyNamed in confidence at first conversation
SearchConfidential searchManaged by Plan Global Recruitment
The opportunity

Be the strategic and operational partner to the global head of a medical excellence function and their leadership team, at a top 10 global pharmaceutical company. You’ll turn enterprise and Global Medical priorities into a clear strategy, portfolio and operating plan, then bring the structure, pace and delivery discipline that make it happen.

Responsibilities

What you’ll do

  • Translate Global Medical priorities into an integrated strategy, portfolio and operating plan for the function
  • Keep a single portfolio view of priorities, milestones, dependencies, resources and risks, so leaders can act early
  • Run the business-planning cycle: prioritisation, budgets, forecasting, resource planning and performance reporting, with Finance
  • Prepare concise, data-led scorecards, updates and decision papers for senior leaders
  • Shape leadership agendas, governance forums and business reviews, and write executive-ready narratives and communications
  • Simplify processes and ways of working, using data, automation and AI to improve planning, tracking and reporting
  • Lead the change needed to embed new operating models, tools and processes
  • Coordinate leadership team effectiveness, talent reviews and culture activities with HR
Requirements

What you’ll bring

  • A bachelor’s degree in science, business, operations or strategy, or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years in business operations, strategy execution, business planning or a chief-of-staff-style role in a global, matrix organisation
  • A track record of bringing structure and discipline to complex priorities through governance, planning and performance management
  • The ability to turn complex strategic, operational and financial information into clear trade-offs and recommendations for senior leaders
  • Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting and performance tracking
  • Practical experience using digital tools, automation or AI to improve how teams work
  • Medical affairs experience, strategy consulting or support for senior medical leadership teams is a plus
Package & benefits$220k–$260k base + bonus
401(k) with employer match and immediate vestingMedical, dental and vision cover from day oneFSA or HSA optionsCompany-paid disability and life insurancePaid parental leaveAnnual health and wellness allowanceGenerous paid time off
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