Global Launch Excellence Lead - SMA
About The Position
As the Director, Global Launch Excellence Lead for the SMA (Spinal Muscular Atrophy) portfolio, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the entire global commercial launch process. This role demands a strategic thinker who can lead cross-functional and cross-regional teams to develop and execute comprehensive launch plans. Your efforts will directly support Biogen's strategic objectives by enhancing organizational capabilities and fostering agile decision-making. With a focus on collaboration and innovation, you will design and implement key initiatives spanning external engagement with healthcare providers, patients, and caregivers. This position is integral to strengthening launch impacts and informing strategic decision-making, ensuring seamless integration with the Thecaflex team for optimal cross-functional collaboration.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in business, life sciences, or related discipline.
- 10+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, with at least 3 years in launch readiness roles.
- Strong commercial experience, ideally at regional or global levels.
- Demonstrated proficiency in AI-enabled tools, advanced analytics, and digital innovations.
- Experience in rare diseases or neuromuscular conditions.
- Proven ability to lead in a matrix organization.
- Anticipated international travel up to 15%.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree (MBA, MSc, PhD, PharmD) preferred.
- Experience in global marketing or brand leadership.
- Exposure to pre-launch, launch, and early in-line phases.
- Strong track record of delivering results while enhancing collaborative culture and employee engagement.
Responsibilities
- Lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop impactful launch plans for the SMA portfolio.
- Drive strategic and operational rigor in managing integrated launch plans, including timelines, budgets, and risks.
- Serve as an integrator for the IDU and Thecaflex programs, facilitating decision-making and removing barriers for launch priorities.
- Build and maintain tools to plan and track launch progress, enhancing team collaboration.
- Coordinate the development of presentations to facilitate strategic planning and decision-making.
- Define and execute a global engagement strategy across healthcare providers, patients, and caregivers.
- Provide regular launch progress updates to leadership and key governance committees.
- Enhance organizational capabilities through new methods and tools to maximize launch excellence.
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
Manager
