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.

About This Role

As a key member of the Global Pipeline team within the World Wide Medical organization function, the Medical Director, reporting to the Head of Specialized Immunology position, will be responsible for working on Lupus programs; leading the development of a multi-year medical strategy and tactical plan to ensure communication and medical priorities are developed and executed. In this role, engagement with external key medical experts will be crucial for success. In addition, this person will be responsible for working with cross-functional partners and will represent World Wide Medical in key internal forums.

Who You Are

You are a scientific or clinical professional with a passion for science and deep scientific knowledge.  You have a marked curiosity about healthcare and business opportunities.  You keep patients, payers and physicians top of mind in your daily work and collaborate to solve critical scientific and business challenges.

What You’ll Do

• Develop global medical strategic imperatives based on key stakeholder insights and a communication framework in collaboration with pipeline scientific partnership                             
• Plan and lead critical projects to support pipeline development, serving as the key Global Medical contact for important cross-functional partners (Product Development Commercialization, Clinical Development, Commercial, Market Access, Regional Medical).          
• Ensure key communication priorities and data gaps are captured from global and regional affiliates                           
• Represent Global Medical at congresses and cross-functional meetings   
• Conduct global medical strategy advisory boards to seek input on medical education needs and data gaps

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Required Skills

• MD, PhD, or other advanced degree in the life sciences 
• 10 years' industry experience
• Experience with rheumatology, dermatology and/or immunology
• Ability to effectively operate in a highly matrixed organization
• Strong interpersonal, influencing and project management skills

Position is open to remote talent, based in the US only.  Biogen’s priority is to continue to foster and enable a diverse and inclusive workforce – representing age, gender, sexual identity, race, ethnicity, Veterans, and people with disabilities – that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients who we serve.

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.

At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about our DE&I efforts.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.