Associate Scientific Director, Research

Company Description

Biogen’s West Coast Hub, based in South San Francisco, is specifically focused on transforming the lives of patients with severe immune-mediated diseases by developing novel targeted therapies with outsized clinical impact, faster. To accomplish this, we are seeking top talent to join us on our journey.

Job Description

About This Role:

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Associate Director to lead internal innovation initiatives and cultivate high-impact external collaborations in immunology. This role will drive scientific advancements by identifying and managing novel research opportunities, fostering cross-functional innovation, and developing strategic partnerships with academic institutions and research organizations, and industry collaborators. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in immunology, research strategy, and partnership development, with the ability to navigate both internal and external stakeholder relationships effectively.

What You’ll Do:

• Leverage expertise in immunology, inflammation, and autoimmune diseases to lead and oversee internal and external discovery projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and strategic priorities
• Develop and execute innovation strategies to advance immunology research and therapeutic discovery
• Establish processes for evaluating and prioritizing innovative concepts, ensuring alignment with company objectives
• Identify, establish, and manage strategic partnerships with academic institutions, research organizations, and other external collaborators
• Monitor and evaluate the progress of external collaborations, ensuring successful outcomes and integration with prioritized internal programs
• Collaborate with internal R&D, translational, and clinical teams to identify and support novel scientific opportunities
• Drive a culture of scientific excellence and innovation by fostering collaboration across disciplines

Qualifications

Who You Are:

You are passionate about advancing the field of immunology through innovative research and strategic collaborations. With a deep commitment to scientific excellence, you thrive on driving discovery programs that have the potential to transform patient care.

This position is based in South San Francisco, California and requires frequent onsite presence. Candidates must be within commutable distance or able to self-relocate to be considered.

Required Skills

• Ph.D. degree or M.S. with extensive, highly related experience in biology, immunology, or related scientific field
• Minimum of 8+ years’ experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, with a track record of successful drug development
• Strong track record of managing cross-functional innovation initiatives and external partnerships
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex scientific information to diverse audiences
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders, investigators, and internal and external stakeholders through a highly collaborative approach

Additional Information

The base salary range for this position is $160,000 – $220,000. Base salary offered is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills & experience, job location, and internal equity.  

Regular employees are eligible to receive both short term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities, designed to reward recent achievements and recognize your future potential based on individual, business unit and company performance.   

In addition to compensation, Biogen offers a full and highly competitive range of benefits designed to support our employees and their families' physical, financial, emotional, and social well-being; including, but not limited to:  

• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances 
• Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement   
• Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance  
• A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31) 
• Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 days off for Personal Significance 
• 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit 
• 401(k) program participation with company matched contributions 
• Employee stock purchase plan   
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year   
• Employee Resource Groups participation 

Why Biogen?

We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.

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.