Development Asset Lead, Senior Director
About The Position
The Senior Director, Development Asset Lead (DAL) is responsible for leading one or more preclinical or clinical-stage assets within Biogen’s development portfolio. This role provides strategic, cross-functional leadership to maximize asset value and ensure effective execution of the integrated asset plan (IAP). The DAL partners across research, development, and commercial functions to align scientific strategy, operational execution, and business considerations such as time, risk, and value. As leader of the asset team, the DAL drives development strategy, oversees progress toward key milestones, and represents the program within governance forums. This role reports to the Head of Development Asset Leadership and is responsible for guiding the most complex or late-stage assets, including programs approaching regulatory filing or major stage-gate decisions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree strongly preferred (MS, MD, PhD, PharmD, or MBA)
- 13+ years of experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology drug development
- Proven leadership of cross-functional teams delivering complex development programs
- Deep understanding of clinical development strategy and integrated asset planning
- Strong knowledge of Minimum and Target Product Profile (MPP/TPP) concepts
- Experience with IND-enabling activities, clinical pharmacology, and safety considerations
- Working knowledge of global regulatory requirements for drug development and registration
- Ability to translate emerging scientific and clinical data into development strategy
- Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills
- Demonstrated ability to lead within a matrixed organizational environment
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience leading cross-functional development programs or portfolio assets
- Experience preparing programs for major development milestones or regulatory filings
- Therapeutic area expertise within neuroscience or related disciplines
Responsibilities
- Lead development and continuous refinement of the integrated asset plan to maximize value and efficient execution
- Define asset strategy, goals, timelines, and risk mitigation plans in partnership with program management
- Drive cross-functional alignment and accountability for delivery of integrated development plans
- Represent the asset at portfolio governance forums and senior leadership discussions
- Integrate scientific, regulatory, and commercial considerations into development strategy and decision-making
- Partner with Research, Development Units, and functional leaders to support portfolio planning and asset prioritization
- Ensure effective program execution through collaboration with program management and functional teams
- Foster a high-performing, collaborative team culture across the asset team
- Contribute to departmental communities of practice to share insights and identify program synergies
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
