Senior Director, Head of Pathology

Job Description

About This Role:

Biogen is seeking a visionary Senior Director, Head of Pathology to spearhead our dynamic Pathology Group within the Nonclinical Safety department. In this pivotal role, you will provide scientific leadership, people management, and strategic direction, ensuring the delivery of top-quality pathology services for our diverse portfolio of drug discovery and development programs. Your expertise will be instrumental in guiding cross-functional teams and propelling Biogen's mission of developing innovative therapies in neurology, immunology, and rare diseases. As a key member of the Nonclinical Safety Leadership Team, your contributions will be critical to our ongoing commitment to patient care and scientific excellence.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and manage the Pathology Group, setting strategic vision and fostering talent development.
• Ensure high-quality pathology input to both discovery and development stage programs.
• Represent pathology on the Nonclinical Safety Leadership Team, overseeing departmental operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve shared goals and advance drug candidates.
• Act as a Nonclinical Safety delegate on various internal/external committees and groups.
• Manage resource allocation, budgeting, and operational planning within the pathology function.
• Drive innovative approaches to pathology as part of new technology initiatives where applicable.

Who You Are:

You are an experienced toxicologic pathologist with a passion for leadership and people management. With broad knowledge of nonclinical safety assessment and a history of success in pharmaceutical drug development, you shine in communication and organizational skills. As a collaborative team player across research, drug discovery and/or development, you're eager to take on expanded responsibilities and make a significant impact in a groundbreaking biotech environment.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience
• Must have Pharma, Biotech and/or CRO experience
• DVM or equivalent
• Board Certification required
• Proven people management capabilities
• Profound expertise in toxicologic pathology
• Knowledge of GLP and other applicable regulatory requirements
• Demonstrated ability to work within cross-functional teams

Preferred Skills:

• PhD

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.