Director, Medical Affairs Operations
Lyell Immunopharma · USA
Posted about 3 months ago · $230,000 to $280,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 80 days Lyell Immunopharma's roles stay open a median of 62 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 100% of Lyell Immunopharma's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Lyell Immunopharma
- high 14 stale, 0 reposted of 14 open
- Hiring momentum
- 20 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Lyell Immunopharma's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Lyell Immunopharma.
About this role
The Associate Director, Medical Affairs Operations will oversee the operational aspects of the Medical Affairs function, ensuring efficiency and compliance as the team prepares for commercialization. This role involves establishing processes, managing budgets, and supporting scientific events while leveraging AI to enhance workflows. The position requires both strategic design and hands-on execution, making it essential for the candidate to be adept in both areas.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Lyell Immunopharma as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 9+ years of experience in Medical Affairs operations or comparable operations/program management function in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry
- Demonstrated experience operating the core machinery of Medical Affairs including congresses, advisory boards, and KPIs
- Strong working knowledge of U.S. compliance and regulatory requirements applicable to Medical Affairs and HCP interactions
- Excellent program and project management, organizational, and prioritization skills
- Strong technical and analytical skills; comfort building with AI, automation, and data tools
Nice to have
- Advanced degree (e.g., MBA, PharmD, PhD, MS, or equivalent)
- Familiarity with oncology, hematology, or cell therapy
- 5+ years of experience for Masters degree holders, 3+ years for candidates holding a relevant advanced degree
- Demonstrated, hands-on adoption of AI tools in real workflows
- Track record of building operating processes and systems in a fast-moving, high-growth environment
What you get
- Salary range of $180,000 to $230,000 annually
- Opportunity to earn an annual bonus
- Eligibility to participate in Lyell’s Equity Incentive Plan
Worth weighing
- The role requires both strategic design and hands-on execution, which may be demanding for some candidates.
- The company is in a high-growth environment, which can lead to ambiguity and rapid changes in priorities.
- No specific mention of work-life balance or remote work options, which could be a consideration for candidates.
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Listed by Lyell Immunopharma on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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