Senior Manager, Strategic Management & Excellence

Travere Therapeutics; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium benefits

Stock compensation

Job summary

Travere Therapeutics in San Diego, CA is seeking a Senior Manager, Strategic Management & Excellence (SMaE) to drive Medical Affairs strategic initiatives, coordinate portfolios, and manage budgets with cross-functional teams. The role partners with Medical Affairs leaders, oversees annual planning, forecasting, accruals, and financial reporting, and identifies risks with recommended mitigations.

This on-site role requires travel up to 20% domestically and internationally; a Bachelor's in life

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences required; advanced degree preferred.
• 7+ years in pharma/biotech with Medical Affairs/PMO experience.
• PMP or similar certification a plus; nephrology/rare disease exposure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Global Medical Affairs strategic priorities and initiatives.
• Lead cross-functional programs and manage budgets and reporting.
• Develop dashboards and KPIs; monitor timelines, risks, and resources.
• Support planning cycles, governance, and documentation adherence.
• Provide financial insights and drive process improvements.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Cross-functional collaboration

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences

MBA/ MPH preferred

Tools

SharePoint

PowerPoint

Excel

Pivot tables

Smartsheet

Job description

Department:

107200 Medical Affairs

Location:

San Diego, USA- Remote

Be a part of a global team that is inspired to make a difference in the lives of people living with rare disease.

At Travere Therapeutics, we recognize that our exceptional employees are vital to our success. We are a dedicated team focused on meeting the unique needs of rare patients.Our work is rewarding - both professionally and personally - because we are making a difference. We are passionate about what we do.

We are seeking talented individuals who will thrive in our collaborative, diverse, fast-paced environment and share in our mission - to identify, develop and deliver life-changing therapies to people living with rare disease. We stick by our values centered on patients, courage, community, and collaboration to pursue our vision of becoming a leading biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the delivery of innovation and hope to patients in the global rare disease community.

At Travere Therapeutics, we are in rare for life. We continue to courageously forge new paths as we move toward a common goal of elevating science and service for rare patients.

Position Summary:

The Senior Manager, Strategic Management & Excellence (SMaE) is responsible for driving the successful execution of Medical Affairs strategic initiatives through project portfolio coordination, budget management, operational planning, and continuous process improvement. Reporting to the Director, Strategic Management & Excellence, this role partners closely with Medical Affairs functional leaders to ensure initiatives are delivered efficiently, resources are aligned to priorities, and departmental operations support the overall Medical Affairs strategy.

This position serves as the primary operational lead and subject matter expert for the Global Medical Affairs budget, overseeing annual planning, forecasting, accrual management, financial reporting, and vendor-related financial operations while partnering closely with Finance and Medical Affairs leadership. The role identifies financial and operational risks and develops recommendations to support resource allocation and leadership decision-making.

Responsibilities:

Strategy, Operations & Project/Portfolio Management

• Partner with the Strategic Management & Excellence team to execute Global Medical Affairs strategic priorities and operational initiatives.
• Coordinate and lead cross-functional planning and execution for high-impact Global Medical Affairs programs.
• Identify operational risks and partner with stakeholders to identify, develop, and implement mitigation plans.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, standardize processes, and improve organizational effectiveness.
• Lead complex cross-functional Medical Affairs projects from planning through execution.
• Monitor project timelines, milestones, risks, dependencies, and resource needs across assigned initiatives.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, KPIs, and operational reports that provide visibility into project status, budget performance, and organizational priorities.
• Support leadership meetings, annual planning activities, and business review processes.
• Maintain project documentation and ensure adherence to organizational policies and compliance requirements.

Budget & Financial Management

• Management of the annual Global Medical Affairs operating budget, including budget planning, forecasting, accrual tracking, and variance analysis.
• Day-to-day management of the Global Medical Affairs budget and spend, including:
  • Overseeing purchase orders, invoices, vendor payments, and budget reconciliation activities.
  • Partner with Finance, business owners and SMaE to monitor spending and support financial reporting.
  • Regularly support business planning by providing financial insights and recommendations.
• Coordinate the annual Medical Affairs planning cycle, including budget development, portfolio prioritization, operational planning, and leadership review processes.

Knowledge Management & Collaboration

• Serve as the Medical Affairs Strategic Management & Excellence SharePoint site owner, ensuring content is current, organized, and aligned with business needs.
• Develop and maintain SharePoint sites, document libraries, workflows, and permissions to support effective collaboration, knowledge management, and document governance.
• Establish and maintain standards for document organization, version control, and information architecture to improve accessibility and consistency across Medical Affairs.
• Partner with stakeholders to identify opportunities to leverage SharePoint and Microsoft 365 tools to streamline business processes, enhance communication, and improve operational efficiency.
• Provide guidance and training to team members on SharePoint best practices and promote adoption of collaboration tools across the Medical Affairs organization.
• Additional duties assigned as needed.

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences or related field required. Advanced degree (MBA, MPH, MS, or related field) preferred. Equivalent combination of education and applicable job experience may be considered.
• 7+ years of pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or related industry experience required.
• Experience supporting Medical Affairs, Medical Operations, Strategic Operations, PMO, or comparable functions.
• Demonstrated success leading complex cross-functional projects and initiatives.
• Experience managing departmental budgets and financial processes.
• PMP certification or equivalent project management certification a plus.
• Experience in nephrology, rare disease, or specialty therapeutics preferred.

Additional Skills/Experience:

• The ideal candidate will embody Travere's core values: Courage, Community Spirit, Patient Focus and Teamwork.
• Driven, intelligent, passionate about making a difference for patients with rare diseases.
• Strong project and portfolio management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.
• Working experience with budget planning, forecasting, and financial management.
• Analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills with a strong attention to detail and execution focus, as well as the ability to plan and prioritize.
• Process improvement and operational excellence, with experience in communicating to executives, presenting ideas to team members, and facilitating group discussions to result in decision-making.
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and facilitation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including a strong fluency in SharePoint, PowerPoint, Excel and pivot tables; Smartsheet experience preferred.
• Ability to travel 20% domestic and internationally.
• All positions have an essential job function to be able to perform face to face work with colleagues and/or onsite in San Diego. No role is expected to be 100% remote.

Total Rewards Offerings

Travere provides comprehensive total rewards offerings that demonstrate our commitment as a diverse, equitable, people-centric, and pay-for-performance organization.

Benefits:

• Our benefits include premium health, financial, work-life and well-being offerings for eligible employees and dependents, wellness and employee support programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with employer match and generous paid time off.

Compensation:

• Our competitive compensation package includes a combination of both cash compensation (base pay and short-term incentive) and long-term incentive compensation (company stock), designed to recognize, retain, and reward employees.

Target Base Pay Range:

$132,000.00 - $172,000.00

*This information is current as of the date of this posting and may be modified in the future. Actual pay offered to a candidate will depend on a variety of factors including the candidate's experience, education, skills, and location.

Travere Therapeutics, Inc. is an EEO/AA/Veteran/Disability Employer.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact us by sending an email to [e-mail]. Please note that this email address is to be used exclusively to request an accommodation with the online application, interview or hiring process only. Travere HR will not reply to emails sent to this address for any other reason.