Job Description

Medical Director, US Medical Affairs, Alzheimer's (Specialty Care)

About This Role

The Medical Director – Alzheimer’s role is a part of Specialty Care, North America (US) Medical, a strategic partner within Biogen, that helps inform medical practice across our therapeutic areas and pipeline to improve meaningful patient outcomes. As a key member of the US Specialty Care Medical Director office team reporting to the Head of Medical Director Office, the Medical Director – Alzheimer’s is the medically accountable lead for supporting the development and implementation of the US Medical Strategy for Alzheimer’s. 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.

This position can be on campus or hybrid in the Cambridge area.  

What You will Do

• Lead the long-range planning, development and execution of the US medical strategy, tactics, and budget for Alzheimer’s in alignment with alliance and Global strategy and US budgetary expectations.
• Serve as the US Medical expert within Alzheimer’s for collaborative research projects and provide medical oversight for commercial promotional materials.
• Serve as the US Medical contact for key functions/stakeholders (Commercial, Global Medical, Market Access, Legal/Compliance, Training), effectively interacting and collaborating at multiple levels.
• Develop the US-relevant data generation strategy with alliance partner to address identified medical/scientific data gaps in close collaboration and alignment with US Alzheimer’s clinical experts, Global Medical, Clinical Development, Real World Evidence Generation teams and Research & Development. 
• In collaboration with commercial, contribute to the development/adaptation of materials (e.g., presentations, trainings, briefs and talking points) for the US Commercial team according to PRC requirements.
• Present data at US Medical affairs events, including advisory boards and trainings as well as congresses & medical education events. Build and nurture relationships with external stakeholders (including HCPs (healthcare providers), healthcare institutions and advocacy groups) in the Alzheimer’s therapeutic landscape.
• Create positive team climate in alignment with Biogen’s culture. Ensure individuals within Alzheimer’s/Specialty Care team are effectively assessed and coached with talent development plans in place that will be executed as appropriate.

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.

Qualifications

Required Skills

• MD, PhD, PharmD, DNP or comparable advanced degree
• Minimum of 5 years of pharmaceutical industry experience, preferably with prior work in Headquarters-based Medical Affairs role &/or Field Medical based role. Substitution of industry work with relevant clinical practice experience in Alzheimer’s or Immunology may be considered.
• Relevant experience in Alzheimer’s required
• Strong working knowledge of US regulations as relevant to Medical Affairs

Preferred Skills

• Experience with medical launch as well as products at various stages of the lifecycle
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead and collaborate with global, regional and/or affiliate medical to ensure regional activities are executed in alignment with global medical strategy and ensuring the insights and needs from them are known and properly addressed
• Ability to manage projects and take initiative to solve complex and challenging problems
• Experience managing and developing a team of Medical Affairs professionals 

Additional Information

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.