PO&T Commercial Asset Development Lead

Biogen•Cambridge, MA

12h•Hybrid

About The Position

The PO&T Commercial Asset Development Leader is a member of the Asset Development & Portfolio Management (ADPM) team which provides cross-functional guidance across PO&T’s line functions for commercial assets. The role oversees and owns various aspects of the asset management development, related to asset strategy, development, supply, and life cycle management planning support for the commercial program. This role also represents and provides critical input and considerations to R&D and PDC teams regarding life cycle management activities from the PO&T perspective. This is a high-impact, highly visible leadership role with significant influence on asset value creation and portfolio decisions. This is a hybrid role that can based in Cambridge, MA or Baar, Switzerland.

Requirements

BS or equivalent in Sciences/Eng with an advanced degree (MS, PhD, MBA) preferred in a relevant biopharmaceutical discipline
Minimum of 12 years experience with a focus on matrix management.
Track record of effective matrix leadership experience in the setting of program teams across the full product life cycle, e.g., (CMC) PO&T line functions sub-teams or other cross-functional teams operating in a matrix environment ideally across an organization
Alliance management experience, preferably global; understanding of business contracts and management
Experience with CMC, supply chain, or LCM development extending from IND to NDA/BLA, including a solid understanding of global registration processes.
Technical expertise in a relevant biopharmaceutical development discipline
Experience in healthcare/biotech/pharmaceutical industry with a demonstrated understanding of cross-functional interdependencies (i.e., R&D, commercial, technical development, regulatory)
Excellent strategic, political, organizational, and relationship development skills
Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, influence without authority a strategic direction; ability to effectively leverage and develop diverse perspectives and ideas from matrix teams and others.
Excellent communication, negotiation, problem solving and decision-making abilities
Demonstrated ability to identify critical program risks and develop mitigation plans – strategic or tactical to mitigate risk, costs, and reputation of Biogen.

Nice To Haves

You are a seasoned leader with in-depth experience in drug development, supply chain or manufacturing.
You will be part of ADPM and lead teams representing PO&T disciplines and maintain critical partnerships with relevant program R&D and/or product commercial leaders.
You will be instrumental in leading and facilitating key aspects of the PO&T vision including Influence & Collaborations through engagement with/oversight of collaborations and interface with BD and External Innovation; Data Access and Connectivity by driving best practices for resource management/forecasting decision gates and associated knowledge management initiatives.

Responsibilities

Oversee the development and implementation of a 5-year PO&T Asset Strategy and maintain an 18-month rolling Tactical Plan, ensuring alignment with overall company objectives, enabling the PO&T Leadership team to take an informed decision on the asset.
Lead the cross-functional PO&T Asset Team, comprising representatives from each PO&T Line Function, to ensure cohesive and effective execution of the PO&T Asset Strategy & Tactical Plan.
Act as the liaison and representative for PO&T on R&D Program teams and PDC teams, fostering collaboration and communication between R&D, Commercial, and PO&T to support asset(s).
Pro-actively address and manage conflicts related to the Asset Strategy in consultation with the PO&T Governance Committee, ensuring that PO&T Line Functions' priorities are balanced with the needs of the Asset Strategy.
Track and assess asset-related impacts on financial metrics such as COGS, E&O, and OPEX, and work with PO&T Line Functions to develop strategies for improvement.
Develop business cases for significant Asset initiatives and secure endorsement and approval from the PO&T Governance Committee.

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