Associate Medical Director, Neuropsychiatry - US Medical Affairs

Biogen•Cambridge, MA

5h•$183,000 - $252,000

About The Position

About the Role The Associate Medical Director, Neuropsychiatry (NP) is a key member of the U.S. Medical Affairs team, supporting development and execution of the medical strategy for Biogen’s Neuropsychiatry therapeutic area. Reporting to the Medical Director within the U.S. Neuropsychiatry Medical Director’s Office, this role focuses on generating high-quality clinical and real-world evidence to inform medical practice, support product strategy, and improve patient outcomes.

Requirements

Advanced degree (MD, PhD, or PharmD) in a relevant scientific or clinical discipline.
Minimum 3 years of pharmaceutical industry experience, preferably in Medical Affairs, HEOR, or Clinical Development; relevant academic research experience will also be considered.
Clinical experience and subject matter expertise in neuropsychiatry or related therapeutic areas.
Strong scientific communication skills, including experience with publications and data presentations.
Ability to work collaboratively in a matrixed, cross-functional environment.
Knowledge of US regulatory and compliance requirements relevant to Medical Affairs and RWE studies.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience in evidence generation, including clinical trials and/or real-world evidence studies.
Experience with technical writing and development of clinical trial documents and/or medical field materials.
Strong project management, analytical and problem-solving skills.
Previous experience with industry alliances.

Responsibilities

Support the Medical Director in the development and execution of the U.S. real-world evidence (RWE) strategy.
Support the design, contracting, execution, and interpretation of clinical trials and RWE studies in neuropsychiatry, including identification of research partners.
Collaborate closely with Evidence Generation, Biostatistics, Clinical Development, Global Medical, Marketing, and Market Access to deliver high-quality evidence aligned with strategic objectives.
Lead development and review of study materials including protocols, clinical study reports, and scientific publications.
Ensure compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), regulatory requirements, and company standards.
Contribute to U.S. medical strategy for neuropsychiatry, integrating external insights to guide evidence generation and strategic decision-making.
Serve as a credible scientific expert, participating in internal review committees and external scientific engagements.
Support Field Medical and MDO teams through training on data interpretation and scientific communication.
Represent the company at scientific congresses, advisory boards, and external meetings.

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