Sr Manager, Empaveli Publications - US Medical Affairs

Biogen

About The Position

As Senior Manager, Scientific Communications within Global Medical Affairs, this role supports the development and execution of the global publications strategy for Empaveli across nephrology and hematology indications, with an approximate focus of 80% nephrology and 20% hematology. The position translates scientific and medical priorities into publication plans and deliverables, working with cross-functional colleagues, external authors, and medical communications agencies. It also contributes to scientific platforms and ensures publications are scientifically accurate, strategically aligned, timely, and consistent with Biogen standard operating procedures and industry publication standards. The role leads publication projects from concept through submission and publication, coordinates cross-functional teams and authors, monitors the literature and congress landscape, and manages agencies and vendors. It supports planning, budgeting, forecasting, documentation, approvals, and the development of less-experienced colleagues as appropriate.

Requirements

PharmD, PhD, or MD in a relevant life science field.
At least 2 years of experience within Medical Affairs in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, including publications planning experience.
Proven track record in scientific communications and publications planning.
Exceptional project management abilities.
Strong ability to work effectively in a matrix environment.
Superior scientific acumen and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in nephrology and/or hematology.
Demonstrated leadership in cross-functional project management.
Experience managing external vendors and overseeing project budgets.

Responsibilities

Support the development, maintenance, and execution of global strategic publication plans for Empaveli across nephrology and hematology.
Contribute to core scientific platforms, communication objectives, and evidence-based scientific statements.
Lead individual publication projects from concept through submission and publication, including manuscripts, congress abstracts, posters, oral presentations, and related scientific materials.
Coordinate cross-functional publication teams and facilitate alignment across Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Biostatistics, Health Economics and Outcomes Research, Regulatory, and other relevant functions.
Partner with internal and external authors to develop scientifically accurate, clear, and strategically aligned publications.
Monitor scientific literature and congress activity, and provide timely summaries of relevant publications, competitive developments, and emerging evidence.
Manage medical communications agencies and other external vendors, including project plans, timelines, budgets, deliverables, and quality oversight.
Track publication plan progress, identify risks or delays, and recommend practical solutions to support timely execution.
Ensure externally presented or published materials align with the global publication plan and comply with Biogen policies, applicable standard operating procedures, and recognized publication practices.
Support publication team meetings, author communications, documentation, and approval processes.
Contribute to annual publication planning, budget development, and forecasting.
Provide publication-related guidance to colleagues and support development of less-experienced team members, as appropriate.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
Fitness and wellness programs, including fitness reimbursement.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
At least 15 days of paid vacation and additional 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- and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities, for eligible regular employees.