Operational Excellence Lead I (PharmD)

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. Working as a member of the Operational Launch Excellence Team, 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, and practice leadership to help sites across the US operationalize RP1 and deliver positive treatment experiences. This individual will also contribute to the development of best practices, site readiness tools, and operational playbooks that can be scaled across the organization and adapted to future product launches. This is a field-based position that involves a substantial travel commitment.

Responsibilities

Conduct site readiness assessments for targeted treatment centers; 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 unique operational requirements for RP1, including product storage, thawing, scheduling, administration logistics, and multidisciplinary care coordination; Help facilitate Operational Workflow Meetings with Medical Oncologists, Surgical Oncologists, Interventional Radiologists, Oncology Nurses, Advanced Practice Providers, Pharmacists, Practice Administrators and Scheduling and Operations Personnel; 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; Develop expertise in operationalizing RP1 as an intratumorally administered oncolytic viral therapy; Become proficient in RP1 storage and handling, ultra-cold chain logistics, product thawing, pharmacy workflows, injection scheduling, live-virus biologic handling, interventional radiology workflows, and multidisciplinary patient care coordination; Capture operational learnings and identify emerging best practices; Contribute to creation of workflow playbooks and implementation tools; Share learnings internally with Commercial, Medical Affairs, Training, and other functional teams; Establish credibility with treatment center stakeholders; Support treatment centers during onboarding and early adoption; Monitor site progress and identify opportunities for workflow optimization; Promote consistency in implementation approaches

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree required; 5+ years of relevant experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, healthcare operations, oncology, specialty therapeutics, or clinical practice; Experience in logistics/receipt of cold chain product, including confirmation of temperature monitoring data and correct storage of product in an institutional setting; Understanding of applicable regulatory guidelines and regulations and knowledge of IRT/IVRS/IXRS functions, or similar inventory management system; Demonstrated success working with multidisciplinary healthcare teams; Experience supporting oncology and/or specialty treatment centers; 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%)

Nice to have

Advanced PharmD degree or related studies; Board Certified Oncology Pharmacist (BCOP) certification; 2+ years of experience in clinical pharmacy in an academic or community setting; Experience launching oncology products in a specialty or hospital-based environment

Benefits

Annual performance incentive bonus; new hire equity; ongoing performance-based equity; medical insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance; 401k match; flexible time off; paid holidays including year-end shutdown