Associate Director, Medical Engagement and Congress Operations

Crinetics is a pharmaceutical company based in San Diego, California that develops much-needed therapies for people with rare endocrine diseases. We were founded by a dedicated team of scientists with the simple belief that better therapies developed from rigorous innovation can lead to better lives. Our work continues to make a real difference in the lives of patients. We have a prolific discovery engine and robust pipeline across preclinical and clinical development. We are driven by science with a patient-centric and team-oriented culture. This is an exciting time to join Crinetics as we shape our organization into the world’s premier fully integrated endocrine company from discovery to patients. Come join our team as we transform the lives of others.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Associate Director, Medical Engagement and Congress Operations plays a pivotal role within the Medical Affairs organization, leading the planning, execution, and management of prioritized medical engagement and congress activities within a centralized congress team. This role is pivotal in ensuring the successful execution of Crinetics medical engagement strategy, fostering collaboration across cross functional medical, brand teams, and delivering impactful medical engagement experiences that align with organizational goals.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

These may include but are not limited to: 

• Strategize and develop comprehensive medical engagement plans aligned with the scientific narrative and overall Medical Affairs strategy.
• Support planning and execution of Medical Affairs engagement strategies, including national/regional congresses, sponsorships, advisory boards, and KOL engagement.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to develop annual plans and budgets supporting congresses, symposia, sponsorships, and other Medical Affairs activities.
• Coordinate with publication planning to ensure congress activities align with broader publication and data dissemination strategies.
• Lead coordination, planning, and execution of all medical engagement–related congress tactics across Medical Affairs sub-functions.
• Develop and execute strategic plans for pre-congress, on-site, and post-congress activities to maximize scientific and organizational impact.
• Lead medical booth planning, logistics, budget tracking, and project management for major congresses.
• Liaise with Medical Affairs functions to support the review, approval, and management of sponsorships for major medical meetings and conferences.
• Collaborate with Global Medical Affairs Strategy and Medical Communications to develop high-quality, scientifically rigorous presentations and materials.
• Implement best practices in data visualization and scientific storytelling to enhance clarity and impact.
• Ensure all congress materials adhere to compliance standards, internal review processes, and data publication embargoes.
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment across all Medical Affairs congress deliverables.
• Establish KPIs for congress and engagement activities; implement systems to track, analyze, and report performance.
• Conduct post-congress analyses to assess impact, derive insights, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Benchmark congress presence and execution against competitors and industry best practices.
• Inform and align internal stakeholders across the organization on Medical Affairs activities at major congresses and executive committee (EC) meetings.
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience:

Required:

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree, with pertinent Medical Affairs experience.
• 12 years (or alternatively 8 years with a Master’s degree) of biopharmaceutical industry or agency experience leading the planning and execution of congress planning and advisory boards execution within the biopharma industry.
• Successful record of creating and managing complex project plans, timelines, budgets and critical paths.
• Experience in developing, communicating, and implementing a comprehensive MA congress strategy and plan.
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative, team-oriented cross functional structure.
• Prior experience as a project owner in effectively navigating MLR/MRC review within a biopharma organization.
• Able to effectively network