Associate Director, Field Medical Operations & Enablement

Brisbane, California, United StatesHybridFull TimeDirector$170,000–$241,500 /yrPosted 2 months agoVisa sponsorship available

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Role summary

The Associate Director of Field Medical Operations & Enablement will lead the operational infrastructure for the Scientific Medical Affairs (SMA) team, focusing on strategic program management and hands-on execution. This role involves orchestrating global conferences, managing advisory boards, pioneering AI-driven tools for medical insights, and developing content for KOL engagement. Key responsibilities include ensuring field team enablement, process compliance, and cross-functional insight integration. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a scientific field, 7+ years in Medical Affairs with a focus on Field Medical Enablement and Strategic Operations, 3+ years in Medical Operations or Program Management within molecular diagnostics, and 2+ years in oncology. Experience with AI tools, project management software (ASANA, Smartsheet), and MLR/PRC review processes is essential.

About this opportunity:

As the Associate Director of Field Medical Operations & Enablement you will be a cornerstone of the broader Scientific Medical Affairs (SMA) team. You will lead the operational infrastructure that allows our medical affairs team to function at peak efficiency. This role is a blend of high-level strategic program management andhands-on execution—ranging from orchestrating global conferences and advisory boards to pioneering the use of AI-driven tools for medical insight propagation and creating content for KOL engagement.

You will be the primary driver of the "how" behind our field medical strategy, ensuring our field teams are equipped, our processes are compliant, and our insights are integrated cross-functionally across Freenome.

The role reports to the VP Field Medical, Advocacy, and Medical Affairs Operations. This role will be a Hybrid or Remote role.

What you’ll do:

Strategic Operations & Program Management

Operational Excellence: Lead the end-to-end planning, execution and communication for medical conferences.

Advisory Board Management: Oversee the organization, logistics, content and execution of Advisory Boards, ensuring high-quality engagement with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs).

Publication Steering Committee (PSC) Management: Oversee the organization, logistics and execution of PSC meetings.

Contracting & Vendor Management: Manage the contracting process for medical tools, software, and external advisors, ensuring seamless onboarding and compliance.

SMA Program Leadership: Act as the lead program manager for Scientific Medical Affairs (SMA), maintaining organizational tools (ASANA), driving weekly meeting agendas, and ensuring project milestones are met.

Field Medical Enablement & Content

Material Development: Create and update field medical materials, including core MSL slide decks and clinical training content.

Medical Insights & Competitive Intelligence: Ensure accurate capture and cross-functional communication of medical insights as well as competitive intelligence.

MLR Process Management: Serve as the operational lead for the Medical, Legal, and Regulatory (MLR) review process for all field medical content, ensuring materials are vetted and approved for use.

Training & Communication: Develop and deliver comprehensive training programs on Medical Affairs processes and tools to ensure team-wide proficiency and alignment.

Innovation & Clinical Inquiry Support

AI Integration: Lead the implementation of AI-driven solutions to capture, analyze, and propagate field medical insights cross-functionally, ensuring Freenome stays at the forefront of data-driven decision-making.

Clinical Inquiry Response: Manage and respond to complex clinical inquiries.

Commercial Synergy: Support commercial and sales training initiatives to ensure a unified and scientifically accurate voice across the organization.

Must haves:

Advanced degree (PharmD, PhD, or MS) preferred; Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field required.

7+ years in Medical Affairs - Field Medical Enablement and Strategic Operations.

3+ years specifically in Medical Operations or Program Management within the molecular diagnostic industry.

2+ years of experience in oncology.

Proven experience implementing AI tools or advanced CRM/Data visualization platforms to manage medical insights.

Expert-level proficiency with project management software (e.g., ASANA, Smartsheet) and the ability to manage complex, multi-year timelines.

Deep understanding of the MLR/PRC review process and PhRMA/OIG compliance guidelines.

Exceptional ability to translate complex clinical data into digestible training materials and MSL resources.

Nice to haves:

Experience in early cancer detection.

Experience with liquid biopsy.

Benefits and additional information:

The US target range of our base salary for new hires is $170,000 - $241,500. You will also be eligible to receive equity, cash bonuses, and a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits depending on the position offered. Please note that individual total compensation for this position will be determined at the Company’s sole discretion and may vary based on several factors, including but not limited to, location, skill level, years and depth of relevant experience, and education. We invite you to check out our career page @ freenome.com/job-openings/ for additional company information.

Freenome is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer, and we value diversity. Freenome does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.

Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)

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