Senior Manager – Medical Affairs
Location: Foster City , California
Country: United States
Category: Operations
Workplace Location: Onsite
Employment Type: Contract
Posted Date: February 25, 2026
Job ID: 644638
Job Description
Senior Manager - Medical Affairs
6 -month contract
Foster City CA OR Parsippany NJ
Pay: 76-89.92/hr
Must Haves:
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
- Senior Manager: 2+ years experience in Medical Affairs roles; Associate Director: 5+ years experience in Medical Affairs roles
- Strong project management and strategic planning expertise.
- Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and manage external partnerships.
- Experience with data analysis, metrics tracking, and performance measurement.
- Working knowledge of compliance, regulatory, and legal frameworks within medical operations.
Preferred:
- Master’s degree preferred.
This role serves as a strategic partner and operational leader within the Medical Affairs organization, supporting US field initiatives. The position partners with cross-functional teams to drive operational excellence, strategic planning, and project execution to support the US Field Medical Team
Candidates must have a Virology and/or Oncology background and be local to either Parsippany, NJ or Foster City, CA to commute onsite as needed.
- Lead strategic planning and operational activities across Field Medical Affairs, including development of work plans, project milestones, and resource allocation.
- Provide meeting management support for National MSL team meetings and leadership team meetings.
- Utilize data analytics to identify opportunities within U.S. Field Medical to enhance performance, efficiency, and project execution; track productivity using KPIs.
- Support execution of field strategies and launch planning, where applicable.
- Assist with implementation and optimization of CRM system enhancements, including design and operationalization.
- Facilitate training, onboarding, and development programs for Medical Affairs staff.
- Prepare and manage communications, presentations, and leadership updates.
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The Planet Group is a global professional services firm delivering strategic staffing and advisory solutions. We operate at the intersection of talent and transformation – connecting the right people with the right opportunities in the areas of technology, engineering, accounting & finance, digital marketing, and manufacturing.
As one of the largest staffing companies in the US, we operate with a global reach and a performance-first mindset. We partner with clients to move fast, stay agile, and drive measurable results – building high-impact teams that fuel transformation and growth.