Associate Director, Evidence Generation - Neuropsychiatry (US Medical Affairs)

Biogen•Cambridge, MA

1d•$183,000 - $252,000

About The Position

About This Role The Associate Medical Director, Evidence Generation - Neuropsychiatry role is a part of the US Medical Team, a strategic partner within Biogen, that helps inform medical practice in the neuropsychiatry team to improve meaningful patient outcomes. Through development, support and execution of a cross-functionally accepted Evidence Generation plan, the Associate Medical Director, Evidence Generation will lead the implementation of a cross-portfolio evidence generation plan and successfully deliver the plan using a balance between technical expertise, therapeutic knowledge, project and communication skills, leveraging and prioritizing internal and external resources as required. This individual contributor role supports the full portfolio of US marketed and pipeline products and reports to the Head of Evidence Generation.

Requirements

MD, PhD, PharmD, DNP or comparable advanced degree in a scientific/clinical discipline.
Minimum 5 years’ experience in the healthcare/pharmaceutical sector with 2+ years’ experience in Evidence Generation Roles, including Real World Evidence (RWE).
Strong-Proficient in RWE disciplines such as comparative effectiveness study design, prospective study design, PRO survey design, RWD analyses and what payers consider strong evidence.
The ability to manage multiple studies and present them to stakeholders both within and outside Biogen.
High degree of knowledge of US healthcare landscape, public health and industry trends, and regulatory and payer environment to accurately identify key issues and develop evidence generation strategies and plans.
Strong working knowledge of US regulations as relevant to Medical Affairs.
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.
Excellent written and oral communication skills to include presentations.

Nice To Haves

Clinical experience and subject matter expertise in one or more of the respective therapeutic areas is optimal: Neuropsychiatry.
Prior experience collaborating within alliances or partnerships is highly desirable.
Experience with medical launch as well as products at different stages of the lifecycle

Responsibilities

Coordinate or lead the development of quality, impactful evidence generation activities, including clinical studies, real-world evidence generation, payor/managed care collaborative RWE studies, etc., that will be used by field medical or commercial teams to educate HCPs, patients, PAGs, or other customers.
Ensure studies are conducted in compliance with relevant SOPs and applicable internal, external, regulatory requirements and that study teams and stakeholders are informed of progress against goals, major study risks/opportunities and agree to corresponding contingency/mitigation plans as needed.
Communicate clearly, confidently, and credibly; easily understanding other points of views and responding appropriately
Demonstrate a potential to perceive and then engage in new opportunities for collaboration; develop solutions quickly to take advantage of emerging opportunities; take calculated risks and learn from failure.

Benefits

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