Medical Programs Specialist

Boston · Hybrid$72k – $90k

About this role

About the Job:

The Medical Programs Specialist provides operational support and project coordination for the Medical Affairs team, helping to drive key initiatives and enable effective collaboration across the function. This role supports relationships and activities both internally and externally, partnering closely with cross-functional teams across FMI as well as external healthcare providers, consultants, and vendors.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support execution of Medical Affairs programs and operational activities, ensuring alignment across internal stakeholders.
  • Coordinate project plans, track milestones, and communicate progress on key initiatives.
  • Serve as a point of contact for internal teams, external partners, and vendors.
  • Manage meeting logistics, scheduling, and follow-up actions.
  • Support development, maintenance, and distribution of training materials and internal resources.
  • Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure materials follow appropriate review processes and compliance requirements.
  • Review content for quality, accuracy, and alignment with brand standards.
  • Maintain and update digital content, including internal sites or platforms (e.g., SharePoint).
  • Assist with development and editing of multimedia content (e.g., basic video recording/editing).
  • Maintain communication channels and distribution lists (e.g., email groups, Slack) to support effective collaboration.
  • Provide day-to-day operational support, including triaging questions and helping ensure smooth team coordination.
  • Other duties as assigned. 
  • Comply with FMI's attendance policies

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • 2+ years of experience in Medical Affairs Operations, program coordination, project management, or related field (biotech, diagnostics, pharma, or healthcare preferred)

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Experience using software platforms such as Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Copilot, SharePoint), Smartsheet, and collaboration tools (e.g., Lucid, Slack, Showpad)
  • Understanding of HIPAA and the importance of patient data privacy
  • Commitment to reflect FMI’s values: Integrity, Courage, and Passion

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Boston, MA is $71,600 - $89,500 per year. The salary range is commensurate with Foundation Medicine’s compensation practice and considers factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, external market conditions, criticality of role, and internal equity. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for Foundation Medicine's benefits.

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Foundation Medicine, Inc. (FMI) is a global, patient-focused precision medicine company delivering high-quality, transformative diagnostic solutions in cancer and other diseases.

Foundation Medicine is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, age, or national origin.  Further, qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or protected veteran status.  We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.  See also FMI's EEO Statement and EEO is the Law and Supplement.  If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.  (EOE/AAP Employer)

Company at a glance

Foundation Medicine is a global, patient-focused precision medicine company delivering high-quality, transformative diagnostic solutions in cancer and other diseases. We provide tests and solutions to transform care throughout a patient’s experience, from defining a diagnosis to determining the appropriate treatment to ongoing monitoring. We help accelerate the development of new personalized therapies by leveraging our vast knowledge of precision medicine, real world data and AI-powered tools, expanding the information our diagnostic solutions provide to enable improved outcomes for patients. Every day, we are inspired to think differently to transform the lives of people living with cancer and other diseases. For more information, visit us at www.FoundationMedicine.com.

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Founded2010
Team Size1,001-5,000 employees
WorkspaceHybrid
IndustryBiotechnology Research
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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