Medical Director, US Medical Affairs - Rare Diseases

Biogen•Cambridge, MA

About The Position

The Medical Director, Rare Diseases is a strategic partner within Biogen’s US Medical organization and the medically accountable lead for developing and implementing the US Medical Strategy for Rare Diseases commercialized products and related assets. The role contributes to medical practices across therapeutic areas and pipelines to enhance patient outcomes, and leads initiatives aligned with global strategies and US budgetary expectations. The position collaborates across the organization and with external stakeholders to advance medical strategy and Biogen’s mission. The Medical Director leads long-range planning, development, and execution of the US Medical Rare Diseases omnichannel strategy, tactics, and budget. The role serves as a US Medical expert in omnichannel strategy, leads medical content strategy in collaboration with HCP segment medical directors, and leads projects addressing identified medical and scientific education gaps. It also leads the US Rare Diseases evidence-generation strategy with global medical, HEOR, and alliance partners; aligns processes, systems, and metrics with alliance partners; contributes to medical materials and manages submission processes; and presents data at medical affairs events. The role builds relationships with external stakeholders in the Neuropsychiatry therapeutic landscape and fosters a positive team climate aligned with Biogen’s culture.

Requirements

MD, PhD, PharmD, or comparable advanced degree.
At least 5 years of pharmaceutical industry experience; prior headquarters-based Medical Affairs or Field Medical experience is preferred, and relevant clinical practice experience in ataxia may be considered.
Relevant experience in ataxia.
Experience in evidence generation.
Expertise with digital medical solutions, processes, and systems.
Strong working knowledge of US regulations relevant to Medical Affairs.

Nice To Haves

Experience with medical launch and products at different stages of the lifecycle.
Demonstrated ability to lead and collaborate with global, regional, and affiliate medical teams to ensure alignment with global medical strategy.
Ability to manage projects and take initiative to solve complex and challenging problems.
Experience managing and developing a team of Medical Affairs professionals.
Prior headquarters-based Medical Affairs or Field Medical experience.

Responsibilities

Lead long-range planning, development, and execution of the US Medical omnichannel strategy, tactics, and budget in alignment with global strategy and US budgetary expectations.
Serve as the US Medical expert in omnichannel medical strategy and lead medical content strategy in collaboration with HCP segment medical directors.
Act as the US Medical contact for key functions and stakeholders at the US affiliate level, interacting and collaborating across multiple levels.
Develop the US Medical Rare Diseases omnichannel strategy and lead HCP segment projects to address identified medical and scientific educational gaps.
Lead the US Medical Rare Diseases evidence-generation strategy in collaboration with global medical, HEOR, and alliance partners.
Align processes, systems, and metrics with alliance partners in collaboration with US medical excellence.
Contribute to the development and adaptation of medical materials for the US Medical team and manage submission processes.
Present data at US Medical Affairs events, including advisory boards, trainings, congresses, and medical education events.
Build and nurture relationships with external stakeholders in the Neuropsychiatry therapeutic landscape.
Foster a positive team climate in alignment with Biogen’s culture.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
Fitness and wellness programs, including fitness reimbursement.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and end-of-year shutdown time off from December 26 through December 31.
Up to 12 company-paid holidays and 3 paid days off for Personal Significance.
80 hours of sick time per calendar year.
Paid maternity and parental leave.
401(k) program with company-matched contributions.
Employee stock purchase plan.
Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year.
Employee Resource Groups participation.
Short-term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities, for regular employees.