Director, Medical Affairs Operations
Lyell Immunopharma is a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to advancing next-generation CAR T-cell therapies for patients with solid tumors and hematologic malignancies. The Director of Medical Affairs Operations will play a pivotal role in establishing and managing the operational framework of the Medical Affairs department, ensuring efficient and compliant execution of various functions as the company prepares for potential product launches.
In this role, the Director will oversee the operational cadence of Medical Affairs, including annual and tactical planning, prioritization, and status reporting. Responsibilities encompass budget planning, tracking, and vendor and contract management, as well as defining and reporting Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure the quality, impact, and efficiency of Medical Affairs activities. The Director will also facilitate the Materials Review Committee (MRC), ensuring the intake, cadence, action tracking, and storage and disbursement of final deliverables. Additionally, the role involves planning and executing the operational delivery of scientific congresses, symposia, and advisory boards, collaborating with medical and field teams to manage logistics, budgets, vendors, contracting, content routing, and compliance.
Candidates should possess a minimum of 8 years of experience in Medical Affairs operations, medical excellence, business operations, or a comparable function within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry. Demonstrated experience in managing congresses, advisory boards, MRC processes, field support, budgets, and KPIs is essential. A strong technical and analytical background is required, with proficiency in building AI, automation, and data tools. The ideal candidate will be a self-directed operator capable of identifying problems and proposing solutions independently, with exceptional collaboration and influence skills to operate credibly with medical, field, and cross-functional leaders.
The salary range for this position is $230,000 to $280,000 annually, with the opportunity to earn an annual bonus. Employees are also eligible to participate in Lyell’s Equity Incentive Plan. Lyell offers a comprehensive benefits package, including subsidized medical, dental, and vision plans from the first day of employment, FSA, company-provided life and AD&D insurance, STD and LTD insurance, ESPP, a 401(k) plan with company match, mass transit commuter benefits, cell phone reimbursement, and a range of supplemental benefits. Paid time-off benefits include 18 days of vacation, 9 days of sick leave, 8 observed holidays, and a floating holiday, along with summer and winter office shutdowns.
Lyell Immunopharma fosters a culture based on Science, Respect, Collaboration, and Courage, reflecting the company's mission to advance life-changing therapies for patients. The organization is committed to building an open, diverse, and inclusive culture for all employees, encouraging individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences to apply. Lyell is proud to be an and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under applicable federal, state, and local laws.