Biogen

About This Role

The Medical Director Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) role is a part of 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 Rare Disease Medical Director office team reporting to the USM Rare Disease Head, the Medical Director SMA and ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) is the medically accountable lead for supporting the development and implementation of the US Medical Strategy for Biogen’s SMA and ALS therapeutic area commercialized products, pipeline, and related assets. 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 will Do

• Lead the long-range planning, development and execution of the US medical strategy, tactics, and budget for SMA (nusinersen), and ALS (tofersen) in alignment with Global strategy & US budgetary expectations.
• Serve as the US Medical expert within SMA and ALS for collaborative research projects and provide medical oversight for commercial promotional materials.
• Serve as the US Medical contact for key functions/stakeholders on the US affiliate level (e.g., Field Medical Teams (MSLs, Medical Account Directors), Commercial, Market Access, Legal/Compliance, Epidemiology, Pharmacovigilance), effectively interacting and collaborating at multiple levels.
• Develop the US-relevant data generation strategy and lead specific data generation projects to address identified medical/scientific data gaps in close collaboration and alignment with US SMA and ALS clinical experts, global Medical, Clinical Development, Real World Evidence Generation teams and R&D (Research & Development) (Research & Development).
• Contribute to the development/adaptation of medical materials (e.g., presentations, trainings, medical briefs and talking points) for the US Medical team according to DSMR requirements and manage submission processes.
• 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 Biogen Rare Disease therapeutic landscape.
• Create positive team climate in alignment with Biogen’s culture. Ensure individuals within the Rare Disease 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.

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 Rare Disease (preferably SMA and ALS) may be considered.
• Relevant experience in (Rare Disease) 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

Job Level: Management

Additional Information

The base compensation range for this role is: $220,000.00-$303,000.00

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 paid 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.