Through cutting-edge science and medicine, Biogen discovers, develops, and delivers innovative therapies worldwide for people living with serious neurological and neurodegenerative diseases.

Founded in 1978, Biogen is a pioneer in biotechnology and today the Company has the leading portfolio of medicines to treat multiple sclerosis, has introduced the first and only approved treatment for spinal muscular atrophy, and is at the forefront of neurology research for conditions including Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Biogen also manufactures and commercializes biosimilars of advanced biologics.

About This Role

The Sr Project Manager, Global Access Mechanisms (GAM) will be accountable for helping to successfully drive daily program activities, by ensuring the critical milestones are met, program updates are communicated in a meaningful and useful manner across the organization.  This role will contribute to the success of the team by being able to work cross-functionally to ensure a high-level of operational execution is achieved in-line with compliance standards and company policies.

What You’ll Do

• Provide operational/strategic support to Project Leader, GAM and Head, GAM
• Design/leverage appropriate project management platform and dashboard for cross-functional reporting
• Develop and Manage project plans with timelines, accountable parties, and program budget trackers
• Coordinate and facilitate key project team meeting and act as the lead of certain sub-teams
• Provide metrics, invoice and financial tracking and reporting on programs
• Consolidate & review supply estimates in alignment with cross-functional colleagues to track drug forecast and estimate demand
• Monitor and manage the project schedule including identifying planning gaps and risks, taking initiative to adapt plans/implement mitigations
• Partner with appropriate functions to develop training materials, and provide training to team members on program objectives, timelines, etc.
• Participate and present in regular team meetings, track key discussion points, capture actions, and disseminate meeting minutes
• Build and maintain team data repository and SharePoint folders
• Support external vendor relationship for programs
• Highlight dependencies, key decision points, critical activities, and map milestones; negotiate and resolve issues as they arise
• Continuously evaluate and improve process and governance

Who You Are

You have a passion for project management and are an expert at using Microsoft Office tools.  You enjoy solving complex problems and are guided by companies processes, policies, etc..

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree (advanced degree preferred) and at least 6-9 years of relevant industry experience
• Business acumen with strategic ability
• Vendor management experience
• Strong communication, organizational, project management, and presentation skills
• Experience with a Global matrix organization preferred
• Expert computer and internet skills including MS-Office products such as PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Project
• Demonstrated cross-functional experience with the ability to navigate complex environments
• Provides technical guidance to employees and/or supervisor
• Solves complex problems; decisions and problem solving are guided by policies, procedures, and department plans
• Ability to work independently, with minimal guidance

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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.