Sr. R&D Project Manger

Biogen•Cambridge, MA

2d•$142,000 - $190,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior R&D Project Manager partners with Development Asset Leads and global cross-functional project teams to advance Biogen’s Development portfolio. The role supports high-quality planning and execution of drug development programs and strategic R&D initiatives, ensuring functional alignment, integrated project timelines, and completion of deliverables and milestones. It also involves identifying and mitigating risks and communicating project status to relevant partners through regular and ad hoc reports. The position manages scope and supports development of a global Integrated Development Plan that articulates asset strategy and establishes operational objectives. The manager collaborates with Development Project Teams to create and execute project plans, leads Development teams using judgment-based decisions, and applies strong self-management, organizational, interpersonal, and team-building skills. The role is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with a hybrid arrangement and weekly onsite presence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; a scientific-focused degree is a plus.
Minimum 7 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, drug development, or project management. An advanced degree in a relevant discipline may be considered in combination with relevant industry experience.
Knowledge of, or previous experience with, drug development processes and applying project management tools and processes in cross-functional settings.
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate with a broad range of stakeholders.
Ability to work independently, navigate ambiguity, adapt to change, and make rapid, disciplined decisions to enable agile execution.
Proven ability to network and collaborate across multiple teams with agility and achieve results.
Strong self-management, organizational, interpersonal, and team-building skills.

Nice To Haves

Higher degree such as an MS, MBA, or PhD, ideally with a scientific focus.
Experience in global regulatory submission planning for drug development, including IND submissions, regulatory filing requirements, schedules, and dependencies across relevant functional areas.
Proficiency in integrated timeline/Gantt chart development.
Technical experience with project management systems and collaboration tools such as Planisware, Microsoft Project, OnePager Pro/Express, MS Teams, and O365 SharePoint.
PMP certification.

Responsibilities

Ensure internal functional alignment and create integrated project timelines.
Track and verify completion of project deliverables and milestones.
Identify and mitigate project risks.
Communicate project status to relevant partners through regular and ad hoc reports.
Manage scope and support creation of a global Integrated Development Plan that articulates asset strategy and provides a foundation for operational objectives.
Collaborate with Development Project Teams to create and execute project plans and deliver project milestones.
Lead Development teams and make judgment-based decisions.
Manage workload, set personal and team priorities, and adjust priorities as needed.

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 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.