Head of Portfolio and Project Management, Biogen WCH

Biogen•San Francisco, CA

19h•$232,000 - $319,000

About The Position

About the Role: The Head of Portfolio and Project Management at the Biogen West Coast Hub (WCH) is a leadership role with strategic, enterprise-level responsibilities focusing on transformation and operational efficiency. This leader is accountable for shaping and executing portfolio strategy, driving an operational efficient PM organization, and ensuring operational excellence across clinical programs at the West Coast Hub (WCH).

Requirements

Proven experience in biotech / pharma portfolio and project management at a strategic and operational level with ~15 years of experience.
Demonstrated ability to lead transformation initiatives and drive organizational change.
Strong financial acumen and experience with budget ownership and planning.
Expertise in governance frameworks and decision-making processes.
Track record of building and developing high-performing teams.
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional leadership skills.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or higher in the biological sciences or other related fields.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Portfolio Management Define and implement the WCH portfolio and project management strategy, aligning with enterprise objectives. Lead the Portfolio & Project Management function, influencing organizational direction and decision-making. Partner with WCH Chief of Staff and counterparts at Biogen HQ to maintain awareness of, and alignment with, corporate processes and initiatives. Lead the group in piloting and adopting WCH-specific versions of HQ processes and initiatives, including communication and knowledge-sharing efforts.
Transformation & Operational Excellence Champion lean simplification, cultural integration, and continuous improvement within and across initiatives. Provide strategic support to the Development Therapeutic Area Heads and other leadership teams.
Financial Stewardship Partner with Finance on and the Head of Strategy and Operations on the departmental budget and resource allocation across all portfolios and initiatives.
Governance & Decision-Making Establish and oversee governance frameworks from IND through Proof of Concept and into pivotal, late-stage development. Ensure consistency in governance across all indications and programs within the WCH. Run high-level WCH Development governance meetings and ensure alignment with Commercialization Teams supporting the WCH.
Team Development & People Leadership Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing functional team of project managers, planners, and resource managers. Conduct performance evaluations and drive professional growth across the function.
Continuous Improvement & Best Practices Drive organization-wide enhancements in methodologies, tools, and best practices. Foster a culture of continuous improvement at scale, both within the WCH and in partnership with HQ.

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