Global Access Mechanisms, Governance & Strategy Lead

Biogen • Cambridge, MA

80d

About The Position

We are seeking a strategic and execution-oriented leader to serve as the Global Access Mechanisms (GAM), Strategy & Governance Lead within the Worldwide Medical organization. This role will be instrumental in shaping and operationalizing Biogen’s global access strategy through the development of a Center of Excellence (CoE) focused on governance, capability building, and knowledge infrastructure for all global access mechanisms including (but not limited to) early, post-trial, compassionate use, humanitarian programs. The position will drive both long-term strategic planning and near-term execution, ensuring Biogen’s access mechanisms are consistent, compliant, and scalable across geographies and therapeutic areas. Leadership will be demonstrated through matrix influence and collaboration enterprise-wide (including but not limited to all worldwide medical functions, the development organization, Global Product Strategy & Commercialization organization, Manufacturing, Corporate Affairs, Legal, Compliance). This role will establish foundational capabilities, drive cross-functional alignment, and embed ethical, sustainable, and compliant access practices across geographies and therapeutic areas.

Requirements

• BSc/MSc in a scientific, clinical, or health policy-related field.
• 10 - 13 years’ experience in biotech/pharma, with a focus on access mechanisms, policy, or medical operations.
• Proven experience in developing governance frameworks, Centers of Excellence, or strategic capability models.
• Deep understanding of global regulatory and ethical considerations related to patient access.
• Experience working in a matrixed, cross-functional environment.

Nice To Haves

• Background in medical affairs, value & access, or clinical operations.
• Familiarity with capability maturity models and organizational development.
• Exposure to global markets and diverse healthcare systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and operationalize Biogen’s Global Patient Access Governance Framework, integrating ethical standards, decision pathways, and compliance requirements.
• Relaunch and optimize the Global Access Mechanism Governance Committee (GAM-GC), ensuring lean membership, clear decision rights, and escalation pathways.
• Harmonize SOPs and policy documents to support flexible, market-sensitive execution.
• Design and lead the Global Access Mechanisms Center of Excellence (CoE), including core principles, governance models, and content infrastructure.
• Translate a forward looking blueprint/roadmap into actionable initiatives that build and mature Biogen’s global access capabilities.
• Define and standardize access pathways including enablement value and risk profiles.
• Build and deliver high-impact training programs to enhance access competency across internal teams.
• Create and manage a centralized repository of access-related content, including policies, templates, and best practices.
• Monitor capability maturity and define KPIs to measure progress and impact.
• Tailor access strategies to market archetypes (e.g., developing, lower potential, high potential) and legal/payor environments.
• Integrate access planning into early clinical development to avoid reactive execution and establish clear exit strategies.
• Anchor access programs from regulatory submissions through reimbursement milestones to ensure sustainability and reduce risk.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees