Associate Dir, R&D Asset Integration

  • Full-time
  • Region: US
  • Department: Research & Development

Company Description

At Biogen, we offer a workplace that is unique, connected, resilient and impactful. Our purpose to find cures for rare diseases is a unique focus within our industry. We are connected as a team by this shared purpose, the pride we have in our work, and the inspiration we obtain from the lives we’re changing. We are resilient as we overcome obstacles, following the science to deliver for our patients. Most of all, our work allows us to have an impact. An impact on our patients’ lives and on changing the course of medicine.

Job Description

About This Role

The main purpose of this role is to lead and optimize the intake of all external development assets. These may come into Biogen’s portfolio by way of in-licensing, merger & acquisition activity or a collaboration that matures to an opt-in opportunity. This role is the pivotal coordinator of highly cross-functional R&D relationships and ensures that assets are transferred into Biogen as per deal agreements. He/She/They engages closely with R&D functional members to ensure functions are providing the appropriate oversight and accountability to support asset intakes in a compliant manner. He/She/They also manages asset transfer related issue management and escalations as needed. The role reports into the Director of R&D Asset Integration.

What You’ll Do

  • Develop asset intake strategy and project plan; tracking actions; leading scenario planning, identifying critical paths
  • Gain cross functional alignment with all relevant R&D functions including Regulatory, Safety Ops, PV, Clin Ops, clinical drug supply and CMC to develop optimal plan for each project in compliance with Biogen SOPs.
  • Lead regular intake progress meetings internally and with external partner/s.
  • Liase with records management and R&D IT to coordinate data migration planning of all records related to program, including but not limited to TMF, paper records, systems (EDC, IRT, CTMS, Sharepoint)
  • Coordinate transfer of preclinical, DMPK, biomarker and clinical samples from external partner to Biogen archives
  • Notify all R&D vendors of change in asset ownership to complete transfer of all reports, and ensuring access to assays/data from before the deal agreement 
  • Author and review transition agreement sections of deal agreements
  • Process improvement
  • Update asset intake playbook with identified efficiencies 
  • Conduct after action reviews upon completion of each asset intake
  • Maintain asset intake tracker and update organization on status

Who You Are

You love problem-solving, are detail oriented, and able to think big picture. You are passionate about using data to drive key business decisions. You enjoy working in a collaborative environment. You can multi-task effortlessly, are able to prioritize and always seek continuous improvement in your work.

 

Qualifications

Required Skills

  • Must have a bachelor’s degree with a minimum 5-7 years of experience in the  pharmaceutical/ biotechnology/ CRO industry 
  • Strong project management, communication, collaboration and organizational skills
  • Strong working knowledge of operational aspects of clinical study conduct
  • Demonstrated ability to drive risk management, mitigation and problem-solving
  • Ability to influence without authority and operate in a matrix environment
  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to present complex data to senior management for decision approvals
  • Experienced at diffusing conflict and facilitating agreements

Why 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.

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