Assoc Dir, Medical Giving & Partnerships

About Servier

Servier in the U.S. is a Boston-based, commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company launched by Servier Group in 2018. As a privately held organization, Servier is uniquely positioned to advance cutting-edge science, tackle underserved therapeutic areas and make patients the focus of every strategic decision. 

Role Summary

The Associate Director, Medical Giving & Partnerships is an accomplished and solution-driven leader responsible for overseeing external funding initiatives within the domains of grants (accredited and non-accredited Independent Medical Education [IME], patient education, and scientific advancement), sponsorships, and charitable giving. This role will support the shaping of US Medical and Patient Affairs funding strategies and disbursement of funds. The Associate Director will drive high-impact initiatives and lead transformational changes to support the advancement and scale of Servier’s business. This role reports to the Director of Medical Study Operations, Grants & Sponsorships and will sit within the US Medical Operations team. The AD will work cross-functionally with Medical and Patient Affairs, Corporate Affairs, Legal, Compliance, Finance, Commercial/Sales Force, and Corporate Strategic Planning.

Primary Responsibilities

Grants Management

• Develop, maintain, and execute comprehensive strategic medical and patient education plans for oncology, hematology, and rare disease areas in alignment with broader US Medical & Patient Affairs strategies
• Serve as a primary liaison with Medical Education Companies (MECs) and scientific societies applying for grant funding from Servier
• Lead the review and management of all grant applications from submission through program reconciliation, including chairmanship and organization of Servier’s Grants Committee and operational due diligence on grant requestors
• Analyze educational outcomes to identify insights and inform future educational strategies
• Ensure the value of Servier’s grant program is evident and communicated to internal stakeholders
• Execute ongoing evaluation and monitoring of supported grants to ensure scientific accuracy, balance, and lack of bias

Partnerships

• Develop, maintain, and execute comprehensive engagement strategies with medical and patient organizations critical to Servier’s therapeutic areas
• Serve as primary liaison with relevant scientific societies and congress organizations
• Support relationships with Patient Advocacy Groups (PAGs)
• Lead the internal approval process for any medical or patient sponsorship and corporate membership activities
• Support the enhancement of strategic relationships, sourcing meaningful tangible benefits, and deployment of tangible benefits across the enterprise
• Participate in enterprise planning workstreams pertaining to congresses, sponsorships, and medical communications

Patient Advocacy

• Support governance and operations for disbursement of funds to patient organizations and initiatives in accordance with US Medical and Patient Affairs strategies
• Support the organization of Servier attendance at charitable events

Operations, Compliance & Analytics

• Serve as the subject matter expert with respect to development and improvement of policies, standard operating procedures, and ways of working
• Monitor and maintain documentation to meet compliance, legal, and government reporting requirements
• Coach and mentor colleagues regarding best practices, business fundamentals, and department efficiencies
• Business function lead for the advancement of technology solutions used in the lifecycle management of medical and patient grants, sponsorships, and charitable giving
• Manage contracting activities and reporting of budgets, including phasing, payments, and reconciliation activities.
• Support any program level reporting or analytics for routine business reviews, reports, or ad hoc requests
• Manage functional growth of these programs, which may include future team development and direct people management
• May support additional medical operations initiatives, such as congress planning or support, and team cross-coverage

Education and Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree (minimum) in a scientific, healthcare, or English discipline
• 7+ years of experience in medical education, grants management, medical communications, professional society relations, or medical affairs within the pharmaceutical industry
• Adequate scientific knowledge in oncology, hematology, or rare diseases with ability to synthesize scientific and medical information into actionable strategies
• Proven expertise in sizeable budget management and grants/giving management systems (eg, Salesforce, CyberGrants, Envision, etc.)
• Strong leadership skills with experience in strategic planning, outcomes analytics, and process auditing
• Understanding of ACCME, PhRMA, OIG, FDA, and Sunshine Act guidelines
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to work effectively in a matrixed environment

Travel and Location

• Estimated travel required: 15-20%
• Boston-based (hybrid) preferred

Servier’s Commitment

Servier is committed to modeling diversity, equity, and inclusion within the industry. We are dedicated to fostering an environment that maintains equitable treatment for all and we welcome applicants who are passionate, committed, and innovative individuals. We encourage candidates to apply to our open roles as we are always willing to consider experiences and skills beyond what is listed in the job description.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Salary Range

The salary range for this role is $182-$216k. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. Employees in this position are also eligible for Short-Term and Long-Term incentive programs. Servier also offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes benefits such as medical, dental, vision, flexible time off (Servier provides unlimited sick time and flex time, and does not accrue time off), 401(k), life and disability insurance, recognition programs among other great benefits (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).  For more information on our benefits, please visit this link.