Associate Medical Director, Rare Disease - Friederichs Ataxia (US Medical Affairs)

Biogen•Cambridge, MA

22h

About The Position

The Associate Medical Director, Rare Disease is part of Biogen’s North American Medical Affairs team and supports the development and implementation of the US Medical Strategy for the Friedreich’s Ataxia (FA) therapeutic area, aligned with global strategy. The role is a key member of the US Rare Disease Medical Directors’ office team and reports to the Medical Director. The Associate Medical Director provides scientific leadership and oversight for medical strategy, external communications, medical materials, stakeholder engagement, advisory boards, congress activities, and data-generation initiatives. The role works closely with cross-functional US and global partners and helps ensure that US activities and insights are aligned with, communicated to, and addressed by Global Medical. Biogen describes its mission as finding therapies for neurological and rare diseases and emphasizes collaboration, scientific rigor, inclusion, and improving patients’ lives. The company offers compensation and benefits intended to support employees and their families’ physical, financial, emotional, and social well-being.

Requirements

MD, PhD, PharmD, or comparable advanced degree.
At least 3 years of pharmaceutical industry experience; relevant clinical practice experience in Rare Disease may be considered as a substitute for industry experience.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including presentation skills.
Ability to manage projects and take initiative to solve complex and challenging problems.
Ability to lead and collaborate effectively with global, regional, and affiliate medical teams to align regional activities with global strategy and ensure relevant insights and needs are understood and addressed.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a headquarters-based Medical Affairs role and/or a Field Medical role.
Clinical experience and subject matter expertise in the relevant therapeutic area, especially Friedreich’s Ataxia and/or Rare Disease.
Experience with medical launches and products at various stages of the lifecycle.
Strong working knowledge of US regulations relevant to Medical Affairs.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the development and execution of US Medical strategy and tactics for the Rare Disease FA asset, aligned with global strategy.
Serve as the Medical lead within the Promotional Review Committee process, providing strategic input and scientific oversight to ensure external communications are compliant, accurate, and impactful.
Serve as a key US Medical contact for cross-functional partners, including US Field Medical, Global Medical, Clinical Development, Epidemiology, Pharmacovigilance, Commercial, and Market Access.
Collaborate with global, regional, and affiliate medical teams to align medical activities with global medical strategy and communicate US-based insights and needs to Global Medical.
Understand local business needs and provide insights to local commercial teams so their plans align with medical strategy.
Build and nurture relationships with external stakeholders in the FA therapeutic landscape, including key medical experts, healthcare institutions, and advocacy groups.
Contribute as a content expert to the development or adaptation of medical materials, including presentations, training materials, medical briefs, and talking points, for internal colleagues and external engagements.
Organize and facilitate Advisory Board meetings.
Contribute to congress deliverables and data-generation initiatives.
Support Biogen’s efforts to foster a diverse and inclusive workforce and culture.

Benefits

Short-term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities, based on individual, business unit, and company performance.
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
Fitness and wellness programs, including fitness reimbursement.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
At least 15 days of paid vacation and end-of-year shutdown time off from December 26 through December 31.
Up to 12 company-paid holidays and 3 paid days off for Personal Significance.
80 hours of sick time per calendar year.
Paid maternity and parental leave.
401(k) program with company-matched contributions.
Employee stock purchase plan.
Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year.
Employee Resource Groups participation.