BeiGene, Ltd. has proposed to change its name to BeOne Medicines Ltd. The new name is subject to shareholder approval and, once approved, use of the name will be phased in over 2025. There may be instances where “BeiGene” or “BeOne” are used to describe the company during this transition period. BeOne continues to grow at a rapid pace with challenging and exciting opportunities for experienced professionals. When considering candidates, we look for scientific and business professionals who are highly motivated, collaborative, and most importantly, share our passionate interest in fighting cancer.
General Description:
The Director in the Global Medical Affairs Program Management Office (GMA PMO) will serve as the lead for Medical Operations and Governance. In this role, the Director will primarily manage the Global and US Medical Review Committee process, Global and US Medical Education [Grants Review Committee process, and Global and US Contracting process. The Director will also support and work toward standardization of key operational activities across GMA. This role will work closely across all functions, franchises and regions within Medical, as well as engage with key cross-functional partners including Compliance, Finance, Procurement, Regulatory, Quality, and Commercial.
The Director will ensure the delivery of results on-time and within-budget, while driving effective communication within the team and to key stakeholders. As an integral member of the growing PMO, the Director will also lead other projects and initiatives to support standardization, harmonization and optimization of processes and governance.
The ideal candidate is a problem solver who has a strong Medical Affairs Operations background and is able keep the big picture in mind even as they support day-to-day tactics. The candidate must be an excellent communicator and have exceptional skills organizing and synthesizing information. Additionally, the candidate should thrive in an entrepreneurial environment and demonstrate a high level of initiative and resourcefulness.
This position will report to the Executive Director, GMA PMO.
Essential Functions:
Manages the Global and US Medical Review Committees and is accountable for the MRC Global Policy and processManages the Global and US Grants Review Committee process including execution of Medical Education, IME, CME, Grants, Sponsorships and helps to shape the overall processFacilitates the review, approval, and delivery of enterprise and GXP training to Medical Affairs personnel, including during onboarding (excludes scientific training on data, publications, disease-state, and competitors)Lead and support continuous improvements efforts in the PMO by sharing best practices, identifying cross-project and cross-functional opportunities/interdependencies/risks, assessing key performance metrics and establishing standardization across GMA Supports operational initiatives supporting SVP, GMALT and PMO, including planning of Global Town Halls and other cross-GMA team meetingsSupports Executive Director PMO in management of budgets across GMASupport contracting process across Global functions and franchises, ensures other regions are following best practicesServe as a liaison to key cross-functional partners including Compliance, Finance, Procurement, Regulatory, Quality, and PRCProactively identifies critical milestones, interdependencies, risks and resource constraints that could impact plans/timelines and collaborates with teams to develop appropriate solutionsCreates and maintains project timelines that are critical tools for tracking progress against goals; closely and transparently manages the critical path of projectsEffectively communicates actions, decisions, timelines, risks and changes to plansEffectively manages and/or facilitates various meetings and manages meeting documentation (agendas, minutes, action/decision trackers, etc.)Drives use of consistent project management tools and practicesPartners with non-GMA stakeholders (e.g., Finance, Procurement, etc.) to drive execution Effectively and quickly establishes rapport with all key internal/external partners and stakeholders and influences without authorityOptimizes communication within and between teams, in and outside of meetings, and at varying organizational levelsDevelops and delivers critical presentations to communicate medical processes and governanceAdept at learning new technologies and platformsEnsure compliance with corporate policies and procedures, as well as US healthcare laws and regulationsMinimum Requirements – Education and Experience:
10+ years of experience within the pharmaceutical, biotech or life sciences industry with a Bachelor’s degree, or 7+ years of experience with a Master’s degree. 6+ years of experience working in a project or program management role or in Medical Operations. Bachelor’s degree is required, advanced degrees (Master’s Degree, PhD, PharmD) are a plus.
Other Qualifications:
Industry experience – a strong understanding of the biotech/pharmaceutical industry and previous drug development experience is required. Operational experience within Medical Affairs is required. Oncology therapeutic area experience preferred. Analytical Thinking – possesses the ability to breakdown a problem and implement a scalable solution that takes long-term strategy into accountExcellence in Execution – ability to execute accurately and with a sense of urgency; strong organizational skills and attention to detailInitiative and Resourcefulness – works independently, anticipates needs to help mitigate problems ahead of time, and solves problems without needing guidance/directionCommunication - excellent writing and oral communication skills; ability to present key information objectively and clearlyMeeting Management – excellent meeting planning and facilitation skillsProject Management – highly proficient at both building and maintaining Gantt charts, tracking systems, spreadsheets and tools that support a systematic and scalable approach to managing projectsProblem Solving – A proactive and effective problem solver who works well with others; proven ability to manage complex and challenging situations to drive to clarityTeam Player – has a team-oriented approachBusiness Sense - has a strong business sense and can decipher priorities and make sound judgment calls when neededProficiency with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Outlook, Excel, Power Point) is requiredProficiency with Smartsheet is preferred, competency is requiredFamiliarity with Veeva MedComms, VVQD, Cybergrants are all a plusProject Management certification is a plusSupervisory Responsibilities: Yes (Contractor and future FTE), supervisory experience preferred
Travel: Work-related travel will be less than 10%. Over-time and weekend travel may be required on occasion.
Computer Skills:
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Power Point, Word, Teams) is required. Proficiency (or familiarity with an ability to learn quickly) in Smartsheet is required.
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Global Competencies
When we exhibit our values of Patients First, Driving Excellence, Bold Ingenuity and Collaborative Spirit, through our twelve global competencies below, we help get more affordable medicines to more patients around the world.
Fosters TeamworkProvides and Solicits Honest and Actionable FeedbackSelf-AwarenessActs InclusivelyDemonstrates InitiativeEntrepreneurial MindsetContinuous LearningEmbraces ChangeResults-OrientedAnalytical Thinking/Data AnalysisFinancial ExcellenceCommunicates with ClaritySalary Range: $173,500.00 - $233,500.00 annuallyBeOne is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Actual compensation packages are determined by several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, certifications, relevant education or training, and specific work location. Packages may vary by location due to differences in the cost of labor. The recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for a preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the listed range reflects the base salary or hourly range only. Non-Commercial roles are eligible to participate in the annual bonus plan, and Commercial roles are eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan. All Company employees have the opportunity to own shares of BeiGene, Ltd. stock because all employees are eligible for discretionary equity awards and to voluntarily participate in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. The Company has a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. BeOne does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.