About This Role

The Associate Medical Director, Scientific & Value Communications role is a part of the US Medical Team, acting as a strategic partner that helps inform medical practice across our Biogen therapeutic areas and pipeline to improve meaningful patient outcomes. Through development, support and execution of a cross-functionally accepted Scientific Communication Plan, the Associate Medical Director, Scientific & Value Communications will ensure consistent, compliant and impactful communications via publications, congress activities and medical education. This individual contributor role supports the full portfolio of US marketed and pipeline products and reports to the Head of Scientific & Value Communications, US Medical.

What You’ll Do

• Contribute to the development of successful and compliant execution of the Scientific & Value Communications strategy, including publications (abstracts, posters, manuscripts), congresses (medical booth, symposia), digital content, and Field Medical materials.
• Serve as a key US Medical contact and collaborative partner for important cross-functional partners (e.g. US Field Medical, Global Medical, Clinical Development, Epidemiology, Pharmacovigilance, Commercial, Market Access).
• Lead and/or oversee the development/adaptation of medical materials consistent with DSMR/PRC requirements (e.g. presentations, training materials, medical briefs and talking points) for internal colleagues as well as proactive and reactive resources for use in engagements with external stakeholders.
• Manage relationships with external authors and vendors in the preparation and review of publications for assigned projects, including the management of publication review, if applicable.

Who You Are

An individual who loves learning new disease states, is highly adaptable and action. You will also need to be a strong collaborator, have a strategic mindset and self motivated.

Required Skills

• MD, PhD, PharmD or comparable advanced degree is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of pharmaceutical industry experience, preferably with prior work in Medical Affairs role &/or Communication experience. Substitution of industry work with relevant clinical practice experience may be considered.
• Experience with technical writing and developing medical field materials is required.

Preferred Skills

• Clinical experience and subject matter expertise in one or more of the respective therapeutic areas is optimal (MS, SMA, ALS, AD, and/or Neuropsychology)
• Strong working knowledge of US regulations as relevant to Medical Affairs
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead and collaborate with global, regional and/or affiliate medical.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and take initiative to solve complex and challenging problems
• Effective communicator in both written and oral mediums to include presentations

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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.

The base compensation range for this role is $154,100k-$256,000k. Base salary  is determined by a combination of factors including, but not limited to, job related years of relevant experience, internal equity, and location of the job. Additionally, this role is 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.

The Associate Medical Director, Scientific & Scientific and Value Communications, US Medical is a position which includes collaborating with key stakeholders across several time zones. Core business hours expected are 8am-5pm EST and may include ad-hoc urgent responses. Candidates with previous experience managing in US Eastern zone are strongly preferred. 

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.