USMA Manager of Virology Scientific Collaboration

Job Description

Job Summary:

• The USMA Manager of Virology Scientific Collaboration reports directly to the USMA Virology Scientific Collaboration, Director, and will serve as a point of contact for US Medical Affairs engagement with US external societies and medical scientific organizations, a cross-functional partner across USMA Virology with a focus on gastroenterology, hepatology or metabolic diseases.
• Position based in Foster City, CA or Parsippany, NJ.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Partners with Liver Strategy to lead engagements with external societies and scientific/medical organizations.
• Develops engagement strategies and key initiatives with scientific educational organizations, including medical booth at congresses.
• Drives conference strategy and execution, e.g., manages conference allocations and centralized planning process.
• Works cross functionally within US Affiliate teams (USMA, Commercial, Legal and Medical Governance, Public Affairs and Government Affairs) on initiatives related to key external collaborations, projects, and working groups.
• Coordinates with Global Medical Affairs on key congress activities.
• Develops medical educational tools and congress symposia aligned with medical strategy.
• Manages Medical Review Committee (MRC) review and approval of congress and booth content.
• Participates in strategic partnership meetings with Client Medical Affairs colleagues
• Exhibits Client’s core values: integrity, teamwork, accountability, excellence, and inclusion in accordance with the highest ethical and compliance standards, including Client’s Code of Ethics and Business Conduct policies, and applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

Education and Experience:

• MD, PhD, PharmD, NP or PA or other advanced health care degree and 1-3 years of relevant work experience in gastroenterology, hepatology or metabolic disorders or related clinical field required.
• 2+ years industry experience preferred.

Knowledge, Experience and Skills:

• Ability to cultivate, strengthen, and strategically manage high‐impact relationships with Strategic Partners and medical organizations—including professional societies, academic partners, and community leaders
• Demonstrated ability to shape Medical Affairs strategy by integrating scientific insights, organizational priorities, and external landscape trends, and to translate strategic direction into clear, actionable, and measurable implementation plans.
• Strong strategic and organizational skills with a track record of leading complex projects—ensuring alignment, resource coordination, and delivery of high‐quality outputs.
• Experience supporting medical booth and congress content development and execution through cross-functional collaboration, with a strong understanding of MRC/PRC review processes and compliant scientific communication standards for proactive and reactive materials.
• Ability to anticipate emerging needs, proactively manage competing priorities, and allocate resources across concurrent projects by applying sound judgment, risk assessment, and forward‐thinking planning.
• Strong cross functional leadership and collaboration skills, with the ability to drive alignment and foster a culture of shared accountability.
• Highly organized, detail‐oriented, and consistently dependable in meeting ambitious timelines in a rapid, dynamic environment.
• Deep understanding of regulatory, legal, and compliance requirements governing Medical Affairs with a commitment to upholding the highest standards of ethical conduct.
• Thrives in a matrixed environment with a high level of autonomy, navigating ambiguity, and driving initiatives forward while maintaining clear communication and engaging partners at all levels of the organization.