The successful candidate will lead a group of 5-8 research scientists and will have the primary responsibility of progressing Biogen’s existing ApoE programs and for developing new ApoE-based programs.  The appointee will have a track record of accomplishment.  Excellent strategic thinking, communication and collaboration skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead Biogen’s ApoE-focused research
• Contribute to related programs on neuroinflammation.
• Create and manage a high-performing cross-disciplinary group and mentor and manage employees with diverse development needs.
• Provide rigorous, objective information and recommendations to Biogen’s internal governance bodies to support strategic project decisions.
• Actively contribute to key collaborations with industrial partners.
• Build strong partnerships with external collaborators by identifying potential academic partners to accelerate programs.
• Assess external opportunities for in-licensing and/or partnerships.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of Biogen’s Neurodegeneration portfolio.
• Serve on the leadership team of the Neurodegenerative Disease Research Unit.

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• PhD in a neuroscience/pharmacology or related discipline with at least 7 years of experience 
• 2+ years of experience of leading teams
• Deep expertise in ApoE biology and the role of ApoE in neurodegeneration.
• Extensive experience of the use of pre-clinical neuroscience models.
• Experience in a matrix-based drug discovery setting is preferred.
• Evidence of high impact published research in translational neuroscience.
• Experience identifying and managing qualified external vendors.
• Excellent influencing skills and leading in a highly matrixed environment.  Able to prioritize and allocate resources with agility to meet R&D goals.

We are seeking a highly motivated leader with a passion for Drug discovery and Translational research.