Associate Director, Medical Strategy

2 weeks ago

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States Biogen Idec Full time
Job Description

About This Role


As the Associate Director, Medical Strategy & Execution you will be responsible for driving the development and execution of the strategic plan and related initiatives for your assigned area - which may be defined as one or more of the Therapeutic Areas (TA) or Medical Capabilities functions under the purview the Worldwide Medical Leadership Team (WMLT).


Reporting to the Head of Global Medical Strategy & Execution, you will be part of a dynamic team of strategy and execution leads that collaborate to drive consistency across the Global Medical units, ensure the CMO and WMLT are informed, and ensure Medical brings forward a single view for leadership.

Additionally, you will lead and have ownership of the associated budget planning & processes, coordinate contractors/vendors used for Medical activities and processes (responsible from vendor identification, SOW and contracting, thru to invoice and report closeout), and other initiatives as needed.


You will act as a strategic partner to your assigned WMLT leader, providing leadership, insights, and coordination to drive key strategic initiatives that facilitate business agility & customer focus while ensuring compliance standards.

You will identify and oversee critical operational aspects and cross-functional projects for the assigned WMLT unit, and be a strong contributor to the cross-functional S&E Team to ensure strategic alignment and awareness across the WMLT.

What You'll Do
Partner with leadership to develop the overarching medical strategy for assigned function (e.g. TA, or Medical Capabilities unit), identifying and mapping key priorities.

Drive execution through project planning and budget discipline; lead annual planning processes, in coordination with Finance and HR, to ensure workforce and activity planning supports the annual and long-term goals.

Oversee budget from development through execution.
Develop and manage strategic content and communications for senior leadership and cross-functional engagement.
Manage annual goal setting and progress to ensure strategic objectives are being met.

Leverage synergies among the Strategy & Execution network to drive creative solutions, consistency, and awareness across regions, TAs, and functions; develop and drive strategies to ensure operational excellence.

Lead and participate in critical planning meetings and/or cross-functional committees to develop objectives and implement strategies and procedures; represent business unit on behalf of Head as necessary.

Collaborate to develop the team vision, scope, and objectives; drive a strong culture that fosters accountability, trust, and respect for all team members; proactively identify, support, and in some cases lead the continuous improvement of barriers to execution.

Who You Are


You are passionate about helping teams achieve their best, utilizing your strong skills in project/portfolio management with a keen ability to bring diverse perspectives together.

You love collaborating, raising your hand to learn more and don't fear rolling up your sleeves to help out - no matter the task.

Why Biogen?


Our mission to find therapies for neurological and rare diseases is a unique focus within our industry and this shared purpose is what connects us as a team.

We work together to overcome obstacles and to follow the science.

We are resilient as we strive to make an impact on our patients' lives and on changing the course of medicine.

Together, we pioneer. Together, we thrive.

Qualifications

Requirements
Minimum Bachelor's degree (advanced degree preferred)
Minimum 5 years' experience of global medical strategy in pharma/biotech industry
Experience in project/portfolio management and/or finance required, including strategy and long-range planning experience
Experience in identifying and supporting continuous improvement opportunities, including change management experience, strongly preferred
Excellent command of computer skills (Excel, Outlook, Word, Power Point, etc.)
Excellent social competencies and ability to drive results within a highly matrixed organization effectively and efficiently
Outstanding communication skills and strong ability to build and cultivate internal and external networks (including influence without formal authority)
Strong ability to identify and mitigate risk, analyze and solve problems, and formulate and drive key decisions
Strategic thinker with high attention to detail, strong facilitation skills and ability to execute in a timely manner
Self-starter with ability to work independently or within teams; high degree of innovation and enthusiasm for identifying, prioritizing, and executing on business process and system improvements

Preferred Skills
Process improvement and change management experience.

Additional Information

Why Biogen?

We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit.

As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact.

Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills.

Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.


At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve.

We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired.

Read on to learn more about our DE&I efforts.


All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.

Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.
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