Senior Director, Strategy & Execution, US Rare Disease

Biogen•Cambridge, MA

About The Position

The Senior Director of Strategy and Execution is responsible for ensuring the US Rare Franchise is best positioned to deliver on its strategy and business priorities by driving innovation, agility and alignment across the Franchise and cross-functional partners. This position reports to the SVP/Head of US Rare. The role is an empowered member of the Rare Leadership Team (Rare LT) and ensures operational excellence throughout pre, peri and post-launch of all products in the Franchise. This role will establish and maintain a portfolio of key initiatives in close collaboration with Rare LT and cross-functional leaders. This person will lead collaboratively through influence and direct, as appropriate, cross-functional project teams and be a trusted advisor/leader to the broader Rare Franchise.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
12+ years in Consulting experience, Pharmaceutical Operations, pharma/biotech or relevant experience
Proven business acumen (e.g. business degree, MBA, or previous role(s) proving business acumen development)
Strong organizational, managerial and leadership skills (including influence without formal authority)
Excellent social competencies and ability to work in a highly matrixed organization effectively and efficiently
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong ability to build and cultivate internal and external networks
Proven track record of holding self and others accountable
Strong ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Fast learner with strong ability to identify critical issues before they reach a crisis point and to timely develop and implement action items
Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, creativity and problem-solving skills
Strong operational skills that include project/ timeline management capabilities
Excellent command of computer skills (Excel, Outlook, Word, Power Point, etc.)

Nice To Haves

Masters or MBA
Experience in therapeutic areas of specialty, rare disease preferred
Change management experience
Open to and generates new innovations and embraces digital solutions

Responsibilities

Manage information flow and ensure/create appropriate executive communications among the matrixed and cross-functional organization, this includes concise and timely updates to the CEO, North American President, North American Leadership Team, CFO, Executive Committee and Board of Directors
Be a trusted strategic partner to Head of US Rare, including proactively highlighting business critical risks/opportunities, and planning and directing the most critical organizational, financial, and operational activities for US Rare
Identify opportunities to establish and continuously improve business practices and processes to maximize resources and achieve operational excellence across US Rare Franchise
Own US Rare budget from development through execution, working closely with US Rare LT and finance to ensure US Rare stays within +/- 5% of annual target
Responsible for ensuring US Rare stays on track to annual and long-term goals through leading regular US Rare reviews, US Rare LT meetings, and Extended US Rare LT meetings
Identify, support, and in some cases lead the continuous improvement of barriers to execution throughout the Franchise
Drive a strong culture and environment that will foster accountability, teamwork and mutual trust and respect for all team members

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