Associate Medical Director, Lupus - US Medical Affairs

Biogen Idec•Cambridge, MA

43d•$179,000 - $247,000

About The Position

The Lupus Associate Medical Director role is a part of US Medical Affairs, 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 Specialty Care medical team and reporting to the Lupus Medical Director, this role is responsible for supporting the development and implementation of the US medical strategy for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE). 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. 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. 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.

Requirements

MD, PhD, PharmD or comparable advanced degree is required.
Minimum of 3 years of pharmaceutical industry experience, preferably with prior work in Headquarters-based Medical Affairsâ¯role &/or Field Medical based role. Substitution of industry work with relevant lupus clinical practice experience may be considered.

Nice To Haves

Subject matter expertise in the respective therapeutic area is optimal
Experience with medical launch as well as products at different stages of the lifecycle
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

Responsibilities

Contribute to the development and execution of the US medical strategy and tactics in SLE and CLE, as aligned with global strategy.
Serve as a key US Medical contact for important cross-functional partners (e.g. US Field Medical, Global Medical, Clinical Development, Epidemiology, Pharmacovigilance, Commercial, Market Access).
Collaborate with global, regional and/or affiliate medical to ensure all medical activities are aligned with global medical strategy and that Global Medical is sufficiently aware of the US-based insights and needs.
Understand the local business needs and provide insights to the local commercial teams to ensure their plans are in alignment with the medical strategy.
Build and nurture relationships with external stakeholders (including KMEs, healthcare institutions and advocacy groups) in the SLE and CLE therapeutic landscape.
As a content expert, contribute to the development/adaptation of medical materials consistent with DSMR/PRC requirements (e.g. presentations, training materials, medical briefs and talking points) for internal colleagues as well as proactive and reactive resources for use in engagements with external stake holders.
Drive the pull through of medical strategy into tactics by conducting Advisory Board meetings as well as contributing to Congress publications and data generation projects.

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