[Hiring] Operational Excellence Lead I @Replimune

Role Description

Replimune is seeking a highly motivated and proactive Operational Excellence Lead I (PharmD) to serve as a field-based subject matter expert responsible for supporting the successful integration of RP1 into treatment centers across the United States. This individual will work in close collaboration with field sales and other staff to partner with treatment centers to assess operational readiness, facilitate Operational Workflow Meetings, identify implementation barriers, and optimize workflows to ensure successful adoption of RP1.

The successful candidate will collaborate closely with multi-disciplinary care teams including but not limited to:

• Medical oncology
• Pharmacy
• Nursing
• Interventional radiology
• Practice leadership

This is a field-based position that involves a substantial travel commitment.

Key Responsibilities

• Site Readiness & Launch Execution
  • Conduct site readiness assessments for targeted treatment centers in area of professional expertise.
  • Support implementation of the RP1 Site Readiness strategy.
  • Partner with treatment centers to evaluate operational workflows, identify potential gaps, and develop action plans.
  • Ensure sites are prepared to successfully operationalize RP1 prior to first patient treatment.
  • Assist sites in navigating the unique operational requirements associated with RP1.
• Operational Workflow Meetings
  • Help facilitate Operational Workflow Meetings with various stakeholders.
  • Take a leading role in preparing and facilitating meetings and/or workstreams.
  • Conduct workflow mapping exercises to identify potential barriers and opportunities for optimization.
  • Document site decisions, action items, and follow-up requirements.
  • Provide recommendations based on established best practices.
  • Execute timely follow-up with sites to ensure implementation plans are progressing as intended.
• Best Practice Development & Subject Matter Expertise
  • Develop expertise in operationalizing RP1 as an intratumorally administered oncolytic viral therapy.
  • Become proficient in various operational aspects of RP1.
  • Capture operational learnings and insights from treatment centers.
  • Identify emerging best practices and opportunities for process improvement.
  • Contribute to the creation of workflow playbooks, readiness assessments, and implementation tools.
  • Share learnings and best practices internally with various teams.
• Account Support & Relationship Management
  • Establish credibility and trusted partnerships with treatment center stakeholders.
  • Support treatment centers throughout onboarding and early adoption phases.
  • Monitor site progress and identify opportunities for workflow optimization.
  • Promote consistency in implementation approaches across treatment centers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required, advanced PharmD degree or related studies preferred.
• Board Certified Oncology Pharmacist (BCOP) certification is a plus.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, healthcare operations, oncology, specialty therapeutics, or clinical practice.
• 2+ years of experience in clinical pharmacy in an academic or community setting is strongly preferred.
• Experience launching oncology products in a specialty or hospital-based environment is strongly preferred.
• Experience in logistics/receipt of cold chain product.
• Understanding of applicable regulatory guidelines and regulations.
• Demonstrated success working with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Strong understanding of healthcare operational workflows.
• Advanced facilitation, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong project management and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to travel extensively (50-75%).

Salary Range

Replimune is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. For this role, the anticipated base pay range is $170,000 to $218,000. The exact base pay offered will depend on various factors, including the selected candidate’s qualifications, skills, and experience.

The selected candidate will be eligible for an annual performance incentive bonus, new hire equity, and ongoing performance-based equity. Replimune also offers various benefits offerings, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k match
• Flexible time off
• A number of paid holidays including year-end shutdown

Company Description

Replimune Group, Inc., headquartered in Woburn, MA, was founded in 2015 with the mission to transform cancer treatment by pioneering the development of a novel portfolio of oncolytic immunotherapies.