About This Role

This newly created role oversees and provides support to the Board of Directors and its Committees in the areas of public disclosures, applicable law, corporate governance and policies, oversight responsibilities, executive compensation and other public company obligations and best practices. This position will also coordinate and oversee all aspects of the meetings of the Board of Directors and Its Committees.  It will take over responsibility for all governance functions (including board responsibilities), the subsidiaries and the Biogen Foundation. 

• Drafting and filing of the company’s annual proxy statement, including managing shareholder and management proposals
• Advises on annual report and shareholder meeting
• Provides legal support to the Corporate Secretary, including the drafting, preparation and review of Board of Director and committee meeting materials
• Provides strategic counseling on, drafts and interprets company policies and procedures
• Monitors and maintains awareness of pending regulations and developments that are relevant to the Company’s business interests, particularly relating to corporate governance
• Responds to legal requests and queries from individuals in all areas and all levels within the organization, and proactively recognize and address potential legal issues as they arise

Required Skills

• Law degree required
• 10 years of professional practice as an attorney
•  Proven track record of presenting to Executive Management teams and Boards of Directors

Preferred Skills

• Candidates who have specialized in corporate law, and specifically securities and corporate governance,  are preferred

About Biogen

Our mission to find therapies for neurological and rare diseases is a unique focus within our industry and this shared purpose is what connects us as a team. We work together to overcome obstacles and to follow the science. We are resilient as we strive to make an impact on our patients’ lives and on changing the course of medicine. Together, we pioneer. Together, we thrive.