Medical Director, Global Medical Affairs, Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE)

Biogen•Cambridge, MA

1d•$225,000 - $310,000

About The Position

About This Role The Medical Director will serve as a senior strategic leader, providing expert medical guidance to shape development programs, launch planning, and lifecycle support for lupus —with the goal of improving meaningful patient outcomes. As a key member of Biogen’s Lupus Global Medical Affairs team, you will drive the design and execution of the Global Medical Strategy for CLE in dermatology and strengthen Biogen’s leadership within the global lupus medical community. Biogen is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce—representing age, gender, sexual identity, race, ethnicity, veterans, and people with disabilities—that reflects the communities we serve and the patients who rely on us. What You’ll Do Provide strategic medical leadership for dermatology lupus programs across development, launch, and lifecycle management. Build and maintain high-impact partnerships with global medical dermatology experts and healthcare providers to inform strategy. Lead the development and implementation of cross-functional medical strategies aligned with clinical and commercial objectives. Generate and integrate medical insights to guide global and regional strategic planning. Oversee key medical activities, including advisory boards, scientific education, and research initiatives. Collaborate with clinical development and operations to optimize site engagement and identify centers of excellence. Partner with scientific communications to shape publication strategy and ensure impactful data dissemination. Drive collaborations with external stakeholders, including healthcare organizations and patient advocacy groups. Champion a culture of innovation and collaboration within the Global Medical Affairs team Who You Are You are a scientific or clinical professional with expertise in Dermatology and a strong passion for science. You bring a marked curiosity about healthcare and business opportunities, always keeping patients, payers, and physicians at the center of your work. You thrive in collaborative environments, working across teams to solve critical scientific and business challenges. In this role, you are comfortable traveling 30–40% of the time to engage with external stakeholders and build meaningful partnerships.

Requirements

Advanced degree required: MD
Minimum 5 years of pharmaceutical industry experience, preferably in a Headquarters-based Medical Affairs role and/or Field Medical role
Relevant clinical practice experience in Dermatology may be considered as a substitute
Experience in Dermatology required
Proven ability to develop, communicate, and execute comprehensive medical affairs plans
Demonstrated success in building productive collaborations with medical experts
Strong working knowledge of U.S. and international regulations relevant to Medical Affairs
Ability to be agile, self-motivated, and comfortable operating in ambiguous settings
Excellent communication skills—both verbal (interpersonal and presentations) and written
Track record of delivering results that meet or exceed objectives
Ability to travel 30–40%

Nice To Haves

Experience with medical launches and products at various stages of the lifecycle
Proven ability to lead and collaborate effectively with global, regional, and affiliate medical teams
Ensure regional activities align with global medical strategy
Incorporate insights and needs from regional teams into strategic planning
Strong project management skills and ability to take initiative to solve complex, challenging problems

Responsibilities

Provide strategic medical leadership for dermatology lupus programs across development, launch, and lifecycle management.
Build and maintain high-impact partnerships with global medical dermatology experts and healthcare providers to inform strategy.
Lead the development and implementation of cross-functional medical strategies aligned with clinical and commercial objectives.
Generate and integrate medical insights to guide global and regional strategic planning.
Oversee key medical activities, including advisory boards, scientific education, and research initiatives.
Collaborate with clinical development and operations to optimize site engagement and identify centers of excellence.
Partner with scientific communications to shape publication strategy and ensure impactful data dissemination.
Drive collaborations with external stakeholders, including healthcare organizations and patient advocacy groups.
Champion a culture of innovation and collaboration within the Global Medical Affairs team

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