Senior Director, Medical Affairs Operations

Lantheus is headquartered in Bedford, Massachusetts with offices in Canada, and Sweden.  For more than 60 years, Lantheus has been instrumental in pioneering the field of medical imaging and has helped physicians enhance patient care with its broad product portfolio. 

Lantheus is an entrepreneurial, agile, growing organization that provides innovative diagnostics, targeted therapeutics, and artificial intelligence (AI) solutions that empower clinicians to find, fight and follow disease.  At Lantheus our purpose and values guide our behaviors in all interactions and play a vital role in creating a dynamic environment that contributes to our success.  Every employee is crucial to our success; we respect one another and act as one knowing that someone’s health is in our hands.  We believe in helping people be their best and are seeking to bring together a diverse group of individuals with different viewpoints and skill sets to be a part of a productive and inclusive team. 

Summary of Role
The Senior Director of Medical Affairs Operations is a key leadership position responsible for overseeing and optimizing the operational functions of the Medical Affairs department. This role is essential in ensuring the efficient and compliant execution of medical strategies and initiatives. The successful candidate will bring strong leadership, strategic thinking, and project management skills to drive operational excellence and support the overall mission of the Medical Affairs team. The Senior Director will manage day-to-day operations, lead process improvements, ensure regulatory compliance, and cultivate a high-performing team, all while fostering collaboration across multiple departments.

Key Responsibilities/Essential Functions

Operational Leadership:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Medical Affairs department, ensuring the efficient execution of medical strategies and initiatives
• Develop and implement operational plans, policies, and procedures to enhance department efficiency and effectiveness
• Lead the development and management of departmental budgets, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives

Team Leadership and Development:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing Medical Affairs Operations team including IST and medical clinical operations functions.

• Foster a positive and collaborative team culture, promoting professional growth and development.
• Conduct regular performance reviews, provide feedback, and develop individual development plans for team members.

Program Management:

• Manage and coordinate multiple projects and initiatives within the Medical Affairs department, ensuring timely and successful completion
• Implement project management best practices, tools, and methodologies to drive operational efficiency and excellence
• Monitor project progress, identify potential risks, and develop mitigation plans to ensure project success

Process Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement changes to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness
• Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and track departmental performance
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the Medical Affairs department

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Collaborate with other departments, including R&D, Commercial, Regulatory, and Legal, to support the execution of medical strategies and initiatives
• Serve as a key liaison between the Medical Affairs department and other internal and external stakeholders
• Provide operational support for cross-functional projects and initiatives

Compliance and Quality Assurance:

• Ensure all Medical Affairs activities comply with relevant regulatory requirements, industry standards, and company policies
• Oversee the development and implementation of quality assurance processes and procedures to ensure high standards of operational excellence

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, healthcare, business administration, or a related field; advanced degree (e.g., MBA, MPH) preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, with at least 6 years in Medical Affairs operations
• Strong track record of leadership and management experience in a Medical Affairs or related operational role
• In-depth knowledge of Medical Affairs processes, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
• Excellent project management skills, with a proven ability to manage multiple p