Through cutting-edge science and medicine, Biogen discovers, develops and delivers worldwide innovative therapies for people living with serious neurological and neurodegenerative diseases. The global organization of more than 7,000 employees is committed to a single mission: making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients with few or no treatment options. Biogen was founded in 1978 and today, serves patients in nearly 70 countries. A Fortune 500 company, in 2016, Biogen had revenues of $11.4 billion. Its global and US headquarters is in Cambridge, MA and its international headquarters is in Baar, Switzerland. Biogen aspires to have the greatest impact on patients and science of any biotechnology company in the history of the industry. That means creating novel medicines that benefit individuals and society and bringing new scientific understanding to diseases for which there are no adequate treatments. 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.

US Biogen Biosimilars (US BBU) is seeking great talent to help shape the future of healthcare in the US. If you are a strong leader of innovation, business strategy & execution and people with a diverse medical background and a track record of success in healthcare delivery, we are looking for you. US Biogen Biosimilars is committed to commercialization in several biologic categories and product launches. As announced in a joint press release by Samsung Bioepis and Biogen on September 20.

US BBU puts patients first, while providing outstanding service for our customers and opportunities for our people to develop exciting, rewarding careers. By joining the US BBU, you will become part of a team laying the foundations for sustainable growth and building our organization from the ground up. You will develop and deliver strategies to bring more affordable biologic treatments to patients in a growing range of therapeutic areas. You will build insight-driven customer strategies by understanding their requirements today and anticipating their needs for the future.  As part of the US BBU team, you will be part of a global business unit. You will be part of a team of people who are empowered to work with autonomy, agility, and determination to deliver for patients. US BBU presents a unique opportunity for committed experienced professionals who are ready to unlock the potential of biosimilars to transform more lives.

About This Role

As the Biogen Biosimilars Unit MSL you will build long term peer to peer relationships with thought leaders, select US clinic & large group practices, payers and other stakeholders specializing in ophthalmology care, and other areas where Biogen biosimilar is developing and/or commercializing products. You will support Biogen advancing biosimilar clinical and research programs by delivering clinical, scientific, and technical education to the Ophthalmology community. You will be responsible for cultivating and maintaining collaborative relationships with influential members of the medical community to promote company, disease state and therapeutic awareness, in addition to serving as an advanced technical, scientific, and medical expert in the ophthalmology community for the assigned region. In addition, you will be responsible for developing, coordinating and assuring implementation of Biogen biosimilar corporate, scientific, and clinical strategies with these thought leaders within academic, clinical, and healthcare organizations. These scientific exchanges will support and/or expand current therapeutic concepts, as well as ensure the safe and effective utilization of Biogen biosimilar product(s).

Additionally, you may support Biogen biosimilar research initiatives including Real World Evidence generation, and investigator-sponsored studies. You will also participate in and contribute to projects and initiatives that increase the value and productivity of the Medical Affairs team.

This territory will cover New England and the Great Lakes.  The successful candidate must live within the boundaries of the territory and the preferred location will be in MA, NY, IL, OH, PA .

What You’ll Do

• Establish Biogen biosimilars as a leading company committed to patient access and the advancement of biosimilars as a new treatment option.
• Maintain clinical, scientific and technical expertise in relevant Ophthalmology and other future disease state areas.
• Heighten medical affairs presence and visibility by leading individual projects and initiatives
• Collaborate with medical affairs, clinical development, commercial and serve as a Biogen biosimilar resource to HCPs, large group medical practices, payers and formulary decision-makers.
• Develop and track key medical experts (KME) engagement plans – identify, develop and maintain long-term collaborative relationships with KMEs within assigned region.
• Participate in medical and scientific exchanges with the medical/ scientific community including advisory boards in a compliant manner.
• Provide medical/ clinical teams with feedback and insights from interactions with KOLs and investigators.
• Respond to and document unsolicited requests for information on Biogen biosimilar products and clinical programs.
• Support internal requests for dossier review and comment, medical review/consideration of potential business development opportunities and other unique projects as requested.
• Participate in/support the training of Biogen biosimilar field and home office employees.
• Facilitate research collaborations (including Real-World Evidence [RWE] generation and investigator-initiated trials [IITs] with key investigators including helping identify, establish and maintain such collaborations.
• Represent the company at medical meetings through Medical Affairs’ Scientific Booth coverage and other related activities.
• Engage in speaker identification, training and evaluation and provide support for advisory board meetings as requested.
• Collaborate with US Market Access & Reimbursement and Commercial colleagues for thought leader and institutional engagement where appropriate.

Who You Are

You have demonstrated a proficiency presenting to payers and regional accounts on relevant clinical impact for payer formulary decisions. You thoroughly understand of the biosimilar development process, biosimilar products, clinical protocols and related procedures. You enjoy working in a collaborative effort towards a common goal and have exceptional communication skills. In addition, you are passionate about science and deep scientific knowledge while keeping patients, payers and physicians front and center in your daily work.

Required Education/Skills

• Advanced Scientific or Clinical degree; doctoral (MD, PhD, PharmD) level preferred.
• Minimum 2 years experience in a clinical or pharmaceutical environment. Experience in ophthalmology, immunology and/or in supporting biosimilars/biologics is preferred.
• Solid base knowledge of the biosimilarity concept and /or retinal vascular diseases to engage in preliminary thoughtful and compliant Scientific Exchange before referring to the Biogen Subject Matter Expert and be a subject matter expert in your TA.
• Exhibited marked curiosity about healthcare and business opportunities and develop solutions quickly to take advantage of emerging opportunities.
• Have a strong and trusted cross-functional working relationship to enable rapid alignment on compliant solutions/compromises to minimize/avoid delays.
• Comfortable using and experimenting with technology and have embraced and optimally utilized new tools and systems.
• Knowledgeable about the healthcare and access landscape with a clear understanding of how it impacts the customer’s behaviors and clinical practices.
• Delivered reliably against your goals in the past and were motivated to perform to meet and even exceed metrics and KPIs.

The base compensation range the Medical Science Liaison is  $135,800 to $196,900. The base compensation range for the Sr. Medical Science Liaison and $153,600 to $222,700. Additionally, this role would be eligible for participation in Biogen’s LTI grants and other incentive programs. Biogen offers a full range of benefits that include medical, dental, life, long and short-term disability insurances, vacation, end-of-year shutdown, and 401K participation and matching contributions.

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.