Sr Manager, Business Strategy & Operations – WCH Development
Biogen•San Francisco, CA
•$140,000 - $187,000•Hybrid
About The Position
The Senior Manager, Business Strategy & Operations will support the strategic, operational, and cultural priorities of Biogen’s West Coast Hub (WCH) Development organization. Reporting to the Head of Strategy, Operations & Excellence, this role works closely with leadership to help translate strategy into plans, enable execution, and drive consistency across key initiatives. This role is designed for a strong operator who thrives in a matrixed environment and is comfortable partnering across teams to support planning, execution, and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (science or related field preferred).
- 5+ years of relevant experience in biotech/pharma or a related industry.
- Experience supporting cross-functional initiatives in a matrixed environment.
- Strong communication skills with experience preparing presentations or materials.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and contribute to execution.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree (PhD, MD, PharmD) or MBA.
- Experience in R&D, Development, or scientific organizations.
- Exposure to strategy, operations, or project management roles.
- Experience supporting organizational or change initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Support site-level strategy development, planning, and prioritization in partnership with leadership.
- Translate strategic priorities into operating plans, timelines, and materials.
- Coordinate planning and delivery of key WCH Development forums and site forums beyond Development (e.g., all-hands, on-sites, R&D learning sessions).
- Track progress across priorities, highlighting risks, dependencies, and decisions for leadership visibility.
- Support change management efforts, including communications and adoption activities.
- Support execution of business operations initiatives aligned with Development priorities and site-wide priorities.
- Contribute to process improvement and simplification to enhance team effectiveness.
- Help maintain operating rhythms, planning cadences, and coordination across teams.
- Assist in developing scalable approaches that enable efficient and compliant execution.
- Support site leadership initiatives that strengthen culture and ways of working.
- Partner with HR and site leadership to implement engagement activities and programs.
- Coordinate logistics and execution of site events and leadership engagements.
- Support external-facing site engagements in alignment with enterprise guidance.
- Develop clear and concise materials to support leadership communications.
- Support the preparation of updates, presentations, and storytelling on key initiatives.
- Ensure alignment with enterprise communication standards and messaging.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
