Medical Director – I-CoE, Neuropsychiatry

Job Description

About This Role

The International Center of Excellence (I-CoE) Medical Director, Neuropsychiatry will be a strategic partner within Biogen providing expert medical leadership to help inform medical practice across our Neuropsychiatry therapeutic area to improve meaningful patient outcomes.  As a key member of the Neuropsychiatry I-CoE team & reporting to the Global Head, Neuropsychiatry, the I-CoE Neuropsychiatry Medical Director will lead execution of medical launch readiness & priorities in key markets for the European and Intercontinental regions for Biogen’s Neuropsychiatry (NP) therapeutic area asset. 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.

What You’ll Do

• Partner with I-CoE cross functional &regional medical teams & affiliates on critical path & launch priorities for key European / Intercontinental markets.
• Build and nurture relationships with key medical experts & external stakeholders (including HCPs, healthcare institutions and advocacy groups) in NP therapeutic landscape. Lead regional Key Medical stakeholder engagement & regional medical insight synthesis.
• Serve as subject matter expert for I-CoE governance meetings, training activities, execution activities within Neuropsychiatry, to ensure launch readiness.
• Lead development/adaptation of medical materials (e.g. presentations) for the European & International affiliates, according to DSMR requirements and manage submission processes. Serve as medical reviewer for European & International affiliates as required.
• Collaborate with cross-functional members in a matrix project structure of I-CoE partners (commercial, corporate affairs, and Value & Access, training), providing Medical perspective and ensuring consistent application and understanding of the scientific narrative.

Who You Are

You are a scientific or clinical professional with a passion for science and deep scientific knowledge.  You are a strong leader with a strategic & innovative style, combining a flexible hands-on nature with a high- sense of urgency work style.  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 Qualifications & Skills

• MD or PhD (life sciences) required.
• Minimum of 5 years of pharmaceutical industry experience, preferably with prior work in Headquarters-based Medical Affairs role, above country & Field Medical based role.  Substitution of industry work with relevant clinical practice experience in Neuropsychiatry may be considered.
• Relevant experience in depression & psychiatry. 
• Ability to manage multiple projects and take initiative to solve complex & challenging problems.  Demonstrated success with project management & vendor negotiation / contract management.  Experience in developing Key Performance Indicators & Impact measures for Medical Affairs activities. 
• Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with 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. 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills to include presentations.

Location: Baar, Switzerland as per our local hybrid policy.  Anticipated travel ~ 25% internationally.

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.