Director, Standards, Governance & Transparency

Biogen•Cambridge, MA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Standards & Governance, U.S. Commercial sits within the Business Insights & Operations (BIO) organization and oversees risk management for U.S. Commercial activities, partnering closely with U.S. Compliance Officers to ensure effective oversight of field and marketing actions. This role provides strategic and operational leadership across speaker programs, HCP meals and engagements, field interactions, and related promotional activities to ensure adherence to federal, state, and industry requirements. This Director level leader owns end‑to‑end U.S. Transparency reporting and data governance - driving accuracy, completeness, and timely submission of all required disclosures. They are responsible for maintaining and evolving Commercial and Field compliance policies, developing training that supports compliant behaviors, and proactively identifying and mitigating emerging risks. Through strong cross‑functional collaboration, standardized processes, and data‑driven insights, this role strengthens the organization’s compliance culture and ensures enterprise readiness against regulatory expectations. This position is Hybrid-Cambridge and requires on-site presence three per week in our Kendall Square offices.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required
10+ years of experience in the Pharmaceutical/Biotech industry
In-depth knowledge of transparency reporting requirements (Sunshine Act, State Law)
Deep understanding of data collection and reporting systems supporting reporting requirements

Nice To Haves

MBA or graduate degree preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee compliance with Federal and State Transparency laws through team-managed activities
Lead the sub-certification process with VP+ cross-functional leaders in various departments
Manage error management and remediation processes
Drive data review, reconciliation, and submission to CMS
Develop and implement regulatory, legal, and commercial compliance controls
Create and provide training and guidance for business practices
Support the annual risk assessment and execute risk mitigation plans
Serve as the first point of contact for Standards & Governance questions
Review compliance dashboards and escalate red flags to US Compliance
Support internal and third-party auditing processes
Develop and oversee compliance action plans and corrective actions
Provide leadership to achieve departmental business results and develop an exceptional workforce
Present compliance related topics and updates to senior leadership

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