Strategy, Operations & Communications Lead

Biogen•Cambridge, MA

4d•$162,000 - $223,000

About The Position

The SPARQ (Medical Safety, Pharmacovigilance, Analytics and Authoring Regulatory Operations, Quality & Compliance) Strategy, Operations & Communications Lead will drive strategy execution, operating cadence, and executive communications for the SPARQ organization within Biogen Development. Reporting to the SVP, Head of SPARQ, this role will translate high-level priorities into actionable workstreams, establish clear measures of success, track goals and ensure progress against strategic and operational objectives. The role will partner closely with the SPARQ Leadership Team to ensure development and execution of knowledge-sharing forums and town halls, forums for reviewing portfolio projects and timelines, and for sharing information and prioritization of technical, system, and AI projects. This individual will also lead high-impact strategic initiatives and develop executive materials, business reviews, and communications that support senior leadership decision-making. This role must be able to integrate the priorities of a global, technical, medical and scientific enterprise with a strong sense of accountability.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
5+ years of experience in R&D, strategy, operations, or related biopharma functions
Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives with enterprise impact
Strong strategic thinking, analytical, creative problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Proven ability to influence senior leaders and operate effectively in a matrixed organization
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to structure and manage timelines, project flows, and executive-level deliverables

Nice To Haves

MBA or advanced degree preferred
Experience developing executive narratives, strategic communications, business reviews, or senior leadership briefing materials

Responsibilities

Lead SPARQ strategy execution, meeting and workstream operating cadence, informational and decision-making forums in partnership with the Head of SPARQ and SPARQ Leadership Team
Translate strategic priorities into actionable workstreams with clear ownership, timelines, measures of success, and progress tracking. Ensure goals are on track and issues are escalated early to address any challenges with achieving goals
Facilitate annual and multi-year strategic planning, including priority setting, trade-off recommendations, performance metrics, and execution tracking in alignment with functional budget owners
Lead high-impact, cross-functional strategic initiatives aligned to SPARQ and enterprise priorities. These include initiatives to upgrade systems, integrate systems, utilize new technologies, and prioritize across a dynamic portfolio of marketed and development programs
Own the SPARQ executive narrative and develop presentations, briefing materials, business reviews, and strategic communications for senior leaders and key stakeholders
Drive the SPARQ communications strategy to support employee engagement, organizational alignment, and visibility of business impact for a global, diverse team
Partner with R&D Communications and Corporate Communications to ensure messaging aligns with Biogen communications policies and social media guidelines

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