Associate Director, Field Force Operations

Who We Are…

Nuvation Bio is a biopharmaceutical company tackling some of the greatest unmet needs in oncology by developing differentiated and novel therapeutic candidates. Our vision is to significantly change the practice of oncology by developing medicines that provide truly meaningful improvements in quality of life and survival for people with cancer.

What You’ll Be Doing

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Associate Director of Field Force Operations. The ideal candidate will lead and manage critical initiatives such as incentive compensation, targeting, alignment, and other field force projects to support and enable our field teams. This role will collaborate closely with Commercial Operations & Strategic Insights (COSI) partners, field team leaderships (Sales & Market Access), and other cross-functional leaders (Marketing, Medical Affair, etc.) to drive successful enablement and deployment of resources.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing team dedicated to supporting our first commercial launch and future pipeline products. We seek a field force operations leader who brings the expertise to our COSI team, thrives in a fast-paced environment, is passionate about science, committed to delivering value to individuals living with cancer.

You will be responsible for…

• Lead and manage all field team workstreams and projects, including CRM management, dashboard reporting, territory alignment optimization, and analytics.
• Lead and manage all operational aspects of incentive compensation, including eligibility/roster management, performance / payout calculations, verifications, reporting, and audits. Ensure accurate performance calculation, payout reporting and deliverables. Support the design and implementation of the field incentive compensation program.
• Develop and execute communication plans to keep stakeholders informed on the progress of workstreams.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor and partner.
• Responsible for field team inquiries related to sales, dashboards, and CRM issues.
• Occasional travel is required to Sales Meetings and to Nuvation headquarters (NYC, SF)
• Responsible for budget planning & management for the department
  
  

What Knowledge & Experience You'll Bring To Us...

• Bachelor's degree in a business or data science-related field required.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in a pharmaceutical or biotech company.
• Oncology and/or rare disease experience preferred.
• Expertise in third-party syndicated data, such as IQVIA or Symphony Health, required.
• Experience with dashboard tools, including Tableau and Power BI, required.
• Expertise in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Strong project management and organization skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage regularly with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong sense of urgency and a focus on driving results.
  
  

Behavioral Skills To Be Successful...

• Problem-Solver - As an action-oriented self-starter, you’re eager to apply your expertise in diagnosing inefficiencies, determining root causes, and recommending solutions to complex challenges.
• Personable - You establish and nurture highly effective relationships with colleagues and key stakeholders that support and advance project goals and objectives.
• Credible - Thorough understanding of clinical methodologies and providing sound analytical support, you quickly establish credibility as a reliable resource.
• Emotional intelligence, curiosity, and a knack to figure out a way to build something better
• Communication - Effectively listens, conveys, and receives ideas. Maintains a consistent flow of information. A strong presenter and effective communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Accountability - Acts with a clear sense of ownership - whether the task is in their role description. Holds yourself and others accountable to execute all tasks at hand through seen and unforeseen circumstances with high quality and integrity.
• Adaptability - Can manage in an environment of ambiguity. Embraces the change of a new system, process, technology, or idea in the organization. You could reassess priorities, alter goals and take risks.
  
  

What we have for you!

• Competitive Base Salary, Bonus, and Equity Plans
• Unlimited Vacation and 10 Sick Days Annually
• Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• 401K with Company Matching
• and much more!
  
  

The base pay offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location among other factors. Our full-time regular positions also include an annual performance-based bonus and long-term incentive units (equity) provided as part of our compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, depending on the level and position offered.

Disclaimer

Nuvation Bio, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by the law.

This job description reflects the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Nothing restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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