Co-op, Neuropsychiatry Strategy & Operations

Biogen•Cambridge, MA

17h

About The Position

This is a six-month student co-op role running from January through June 2027, supporting Biogen’s US Neuropsychiatry Franchise. The co-op helps position the Franchise to deliver on its strategy and business priorities and drive operational excellence in support of the only FDA-approved oral treatment for Postpartum Depression (PPD). The role focuses on managing strategic initiatives across the Franchise and with collaboration partners, and connecting team-level accomplishments and activities with executive-level communications. The co-op will gain exposure to commercial strategy, launch excellence, executive communications, and cross-functional leadership. The position takes ownership of at least one critical strategic initiative, identified based on Franchise priorities after hiring, and presents its readout to the Neuropsych Leadership Team and relevant cross-functional partners. The role is intended for a student currently pursuing an MBA who meets the Biogen Internship or Co-op Program eligibility criteria: authorization to work legally in the U.S., being at least 18 before the scheduled start date, and current enrollment in an accredited community college, college, university, or skills program/apprenticeship. The stated base compensation is $57.00 per hour; the actual hourly wage considers academic level and degree candidacy and complies with applicable state or local minimum wage requirements.

Requirements

Currently pursuing an MBA.
Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
Be at least 18 years of age before the scheduled start date.
Currently enrolled in an accredited community college, college, university, or skills program/apprenticeship.
Effective problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated ability to build relationships, collaborate hands-on, and influence across internal and external functional lines.
Willingness to take on challenges with a whatever-it-takes mindset.
Resilience, self-direction, high motivation, and passion, with a track record of consistently delivering on commitments.
Strong project management skills, including managing multiple varied projects and prioritizing based on urgent issues.
Ability to work with urgency, efficiency, and attention to detail.
Strong strategic thinking and ability to manage complex workstreams in a cross-functional team environment.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain a prioritized portfolio of key strategic initiatives for the US Neuropsychiatry Franchise in collaboration with the cross-functional leadership team.
Advise and guide strategic projects to support consistent and coordinated execution.
Support development of executive-level presentations for launch progress updates, business reviews, and investor relations events for the North America Leadership Team, Executive Committee, and Board of Directors.
Lead at least one critical strategic initiative identified based on Franchise priorities after hiring.
Present the readout of the initiative to the Neuropsych Leadership Team and relevant cross-functional partners.