Associate Director, Strategy & Operations (Biogen North America)

Biogen Idec•Cambridge, MA

51d•$161,000 - $222,000

About The Position

As the Associate Director, Strategy & Operations - BNA (Biogen North America), you will be the driving force behind our most critical initiatives, guiding them from concept to execution. In this cross-functional leadership role, you'll orchestrate planning rigor, operational communications, and milestone delivery for BNA's strategic priorities. You'll partner directly with senior leaders and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our business.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree required; MBA preferred
7+ years of experience in biopharma commercial/strategy/S&O, management consulting, or corporate PMO
Ability to lead and influence in the matrix
Excellent interpersonal skills/ highly collaborative
Ability to cultivate strong internal/external network
Strong operational skills; project/ timeline management capabilities
Effective problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

Own the planning execution engine for BNA, partner with Business Insights & Operation (BIO) and Corporate Finance on annual brand strategy, tactical and financial planning cycle.
Orchestrate the operating rhythm for internal forums, ensuring quality control, synthesis, and coordination
Run the NALT (North America Leadership Team) materials engine end-to-end, managing agenda capture, content planning, contributor briefings, and executive pre-reads and presentations
Maintain and track an action log for leadership team enablement.
Enable cross-functional coordination across Marketing, Medical, and Market Access, clarifying roles, decision rights, and handoffs
Provide project management support for priority S&O (Strategy & Operations) initiatives, including charters, plans, inputs, dependencies, and tracking timelines
Maintain the single source of truth for milestones, KPIs, risks, and spend in coordination with BNA Finance and TA (Therapeutic Area) & Function S&O leads
Monitor, report, and troubleshoot initiatives in partnership with franchise and functional unit teams to drive results
Provide analytical and coordination support for business performance and execution forums, including pre-read assembly and dashboard refreshes
Pressure-test assumptions, synthesize inputs, and align leadership on priorities, converting complex inputs into concise, executive-ready deliverables
Ensure document accuracy and readiness for investor relations preparation, supporting senior leaders in high-stakes communications

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