Associate Director, Strategy & Operations - Lupus

Biogen•Cambridge, MA

About The Position

The Associate Director of Strategy & Operations for the U.S. Specialty franchise plays a critical role in ensuring the organization is aligned, prepared, and operationally disciplined as we advance towards multiple lupus launches. Reporting to the Head of Strategy & Operations for Specialty, this role will partner closely with cross-functional leaders across Commercial, Medical, Access, and Commercial Operations to support strategic planning, meeting preparation, and operating rhythm execution. This position is designed to be the strategic operator and integrator for the Specialty (lupus-focused) business, driving day-to-day coordination, synthesizing cross-functional inputs, preparing high-quality executive materials, and ensuring timely execution of deliverables. Approximately 75% of the role is dedicated to Lupus, with ~25% supporting harmonized operational processes across the MS and Lupus portfolios. This is a high-visibility role requiring strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work in a fast-moving, highly matrixed environment.

Requirements

7 years of experience in biotech/pharma, consulting, or relevant strategic operations roles
Strong planning, project management, and cross-functional coordination capabilities
Exceptional written communication skills, with ability to produce boardroom-ready materials (decision-oriented pre-reads, executive summaries, and complex cross-functional syntheses)
Negotiation and influence skills, with the ability to drive alignment among cross-functional stakeholders, manage competing priorities, and secure commitments without formal authority
Ability to synthesize complex inputs into clear, actionable storylines
Experience preparing materials for senior leadership forums
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Bachelor’s degree required

Nice To Haves

MBA or advanced degree preferred
Experience in immunology or launch preparation a plus

Responsibilities

Strategic & Operating Rhythm Support Partner with the Head of Strategy & Ops to run the U.S. Lupus operating model, including standing leadership forums, launch readiness meetings, and governance reviews
Lead meeting preparation: develop agendas, synthesize updates, draft executive-ready pre-reads, and coordinate follow-ups and action tracking
Ensure clear alignment and timely execution across Commercial, Medical, Access, Commercial Operations, and Analytics
Launch Readiness Execution Coordinate cross-functional launch readiness deliverables, timelines, and dependencies across CLE and SLE indications
Maintain and manage trackers, GTM launch plans, and milestone dashboards
Support risks/mitigations, scenario planning, and operational issue escalation
Liaise with data/insights partners to consolidate inputs into concise narratives for leadership
Budget, Resourcing & Operational Tracking Support operational budget tracking and coordination of Lupus-related investment planning
Track deliverables, performance indicators, and operational progress needed for executive reviews
Specialty Support Support MS and Lupus strategic ops harmonization through standardized templates, reporting processes, and operating rhythms
Assist with MS meeting preparation (LT meetings, annual planning, etc.) as needed, ensuring consistency in quality and structure
Contribute to cross-portfolio planning activities and operational improvements across the Specialty franchises

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