Category Manager

Category Manager•Expanded Access Programs (Hybrid)

Location:

Waltham, MA (Preferred) or

Upper Providence, PA Schedule:

Hybrid•Onsite 2 days per week

Pay Rate:

$80•90/hour Alphanumeric is hiring a Category Manager to work in Waltham, MA with our client of over 20 years, a global biopharmaceutical company committed to improving lives through innovative medicines and scientific advancements. This role will provide operational leadership and oversight for oncology Expanded Access Programs (EAP) and Compassionate Use (CU) programs, ensuring patients have access to investigational therapies while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements, company policies, and industry standards.

Responsibilities:

Partner with internal stakeholders to provide operational leadership for oncology Expanded Access and Compassionate Use programs. Develop and execute program strategies related to geographic footprint, drug supply, regulatory coordination, physician engagement, safety reporting, and overall program management. Oversee the selection, onboarding, and management of vendors supporting access programs. Establish operational processes that ensure rapid and effective responses to physician requests regarding patient access to EAP/CU programs. Monitor program utilization and provide regular status updates, metrics, and insights to key stakeholders. Collaborate cross-functionally with Global Medical Affairs, Clinical Operations, Supply Chain, Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, Local Operating Companies (LOCs), physicians, and external partners. Support program planning, implementation, and continuous improvement initiatives. Ensure all program activities are conducted in compliance with applicable regulations, company policies, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Identify operational risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure successful program execution. Build and maintain strong working relationships across internal and external stakeholder groups.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Business, Healthcare Administration, Supply Chain, or a related field. Experience supporting Expanded Access Programs (EAP), Compassionate Use Programs (CU), Medical Affairs, Clinical Operations, Patient Access, or related pharmaceutical programs. Strong project management and operational leadership skills. Experience managing external vendors and service providers. Knowledge of pharmaceutical regulatory requirements and compliance standards. Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

Oncology experience within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry. Experience working with global cross-functional teams. Familiarity with safety reporting, drug supply management, and regulatory coordination processes. About Alphanumeric Systems Inc.: Alphanumeric is a dynamic company born of a diverse mindset and held to a distinctly high standard. You may know us as a tech and communications firm established in 1979, but we also lead life science and healthcare organizations toward a more efficient future across the globe, bringing patients and providers together to build personalized relationships that fit their needs.

But at our core, we are a family with a shared and passionate dedication to our customers. We treat our candidates as amazing (because they are!)Apply today to join our family and Make Your Mark!