Medical Affairs Associate

Job Summary

This Medical Affairs Associate, Congress Strategy supports the planning, execution, and optimization of global medical congress activities within an oncology portfolio. Working within a Center of Excellence (CoE) in Medical Affairs, the position focuses on delivering high-quality congress engagement, ensuring compliance, and generating actionable insights. The role requires cross-functional collaboration, project management expertise, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end congress activities, including pre-, peri-, and post-congress planning, communications, scheduling, debriefs, and insights dissemination.
• Execute CoE plans with strong technical depth across training, compliance, project management, medical education, and grants/sponsorships.
• Manage timelines, vendors, and budgets to ensure delivery against objectives and adherence to compliance standards.
• Coordinate thought leader engagement activities and ensure alignment across cross-functional stakeholders.
• Contribute to competitive intelligence efforts, including vendor coordination and insights communication.
• Lead planning and execution of scientific booth/tabletop materials to enhance engagement and visibility.
• Define and implement work instructions and process flows within assigned areas.
• Monitor and report on project metrics, training outcomes, budgets, and vendor performance.
• Guide and mentor team members on compliance requirements, new technologies, and scientific developments.
• Collaborate with internal Medical Affairs teams and external stakeholders to drive strategic alignment.

Qualifications

• Scientific or medical degree (e.g., Medicine, Pharmacy, Biomedical Science).
• 1–3 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, preferably within Medical Affairs in a matrixed environment.
• Experience in congress planning or event management preferred.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.