Associate Director, Medical Affairs Operations at Denali Therapeutics

South San Francisco, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
BiotechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • BA or BS in Health Sciences or related discipline, PhD/MD/MBA is a plus
  • At or near 7 years of biotechnology operations experience with preferred experience in Medical Affairs operations
  • Strong aptitude and interest in science, drug development process and commercialization pathways

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the development and implementation of medical strategies, plans, and initiatives to support product lifecycle management and address unmet medical needs
  • Contribute to the development and execution of medical plans, ensuring alignment with overall company objectives and regulatory requirements
  • Develop and implement processes, tools, and training to enhance operational effectiveness within Medical Affairs
  • Establish governance frameworks and ensure alignment with internal policies and external regulations
  • Partner with cross-functional teams (Compliance, Legal, Commercial, Advocacy, R&D) to drive medical strategy execution and optimize workflows
  • Lead metrics tracking, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives across Medical Affairs
  • Support digital innovation and system integration for Medical Affairs functions
  • Lead operational planning and execution of medical congresses, symposia, and scientific meetings
  • Collaborate across functions beyond Medical Affairs to include Commercial, Patient Advocacy, Market Access, etc., to oversee logistics for Denali’s participation, including pre and post-congress internal meetings, exhibit booths, scientific presentations, and investigator meetings
  • Partner with cross-functional teams (Field Medical, Commercial, Market Access, Regulatory) to ensure compliant presence and impactful engagement at congresses
  • Manage vendors and agencies supporting congress logistics, ensuring adherence to budgets, timelines, and compliance standards
  • Track and report metrics related to congress participation, insights, and scientific impact
  • Lead the management and oversight of independent medical education grants, investigator-initiated studies, sponsorships, exhibits, and charitable donations
  • Ensure grant processes adhere to internal policies and external compliance requirements
  • Collaborate with Medical Affairs leadership to assess funding priorities and make recommendations
  • Work with multiple functional stakeholders to ensure contracts are executed and paid in a timely manner, which will include tracking the process and reporting on data

Skills

Congress Planning
Grants Operations
Publications Planning
Medical Information
Process Development
Training Programs
Governance Frameworks
Medical Strategy
Product Lifecycle Management
Operational Efficiency

Denali Therapeutics

Develops treatments for neurodegenerative diseases

About Denali Therapeutics

Denali Therapeutics focuses on finding and developing treatments for neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and ALS, which involve the gradual loss of nerve cells and can lead to serious physical and mental challenges. The company uses scientific research to understand the biological pathways that lead to these diseases, aiming to create drugs that target specific molecules in the body to treat them. Denali stands out from its competitors by combining its own research efforts with partnerships with other biotech firms and pharmaceutical companies, allowing it to share risks and access new technologies. The goal of Denali Therapeutics is to create effective treatments that improve the lives of patients suffering from these debilitating conditions.

South San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2015Year Founded
$337.5MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
201-500Employees

Risks

Failure in ALS trials raises concerns about pipeline efficacy.
Increased competition in ALS treatment could impact market share.
Discontinuation of programs due to toxicities highlights potential development challenges.

Differentiation

Denali focuses on neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and ALS.
The company employs a science-driven approach to translational medicine and clinical development.
Denali leverages partnerships to access new technologies and spread financial risk.

Upsides

Denali's $500 million financing strengthens its financial position for pipeline advancement.
Partnership with Biogen could accelerate Parkinson's treatment development.
Focus on blood-brain barrier technology shows promise in treating lysosomal storage diseases.

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