Senior Director and Section Head of Clinical Pharmacology

About This Role

The Senior Director and Section Head of Clinical Pharmacology & Pharmacometrics leads a team of clinical pharmacologists providing scientific leadership and execution of clinical development plans from Phase 1-Phase 4 programs.  This includes prediction and characterization of the pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, efficacy of drug candidates into a Model-Informed Drug Development (MIDD) framework.  This facilitates the generation of rationale for dose regimen selection, clinical study design, safety margin assessment and identification of circumstances where dose adjustment or patient selection/stratification should be considered.  The section head is focused on people leadership with accountability for Clinical Pharmacology resource internally and externally across programs and provides mentorship and career development guidance to staff.  The section head collaborates with additional departmental leaders to ensure that the diverse Biogen portfolio has optimal leadership from clinical pharmacology and pharmacometrics

What You'll Do

• Leads and manages high profile clinical pharmacology activities including training, CDP and study designs with R&D across drug modalities and Biogen disease areas
• Leads clinical pharmacology efforts in early and late stage (e.g., study design, protocol concepts/protocols preparation, clinical phase oversight, data analysis, and reporting) within assigned programs to yield high value PK/PD insight for critical decisions.  Analyzes results, interprets, and recommends action based on study results.
• Ability to represent clinical pharmacology function at governance (DPAC, RDGC, TRC) and external advisory boards
• Provides extensive regulatory strategy expertise for drug filings and is responsible for Clinical Pharmacology sections of regulatory documents. Maintains cutting edge knowledge of best regulatory practices, Clinical Pharmacology technology and drug development precedent.
• Engages in cross-functional activities providing Clinical Pharmacology input and provides a source of Clinical Pharmacology expertise and advice to other functions across the Company.  Participates in and provides Clinical Pharmacology perspective to cross-functional committees and activities.
• Maintains extensive scientific awareness and presence in Clinical Pharmacology, publishes multiple manuscripts and posters, presents at Scientific Conferences and other scientific forums.  Engages with consultants and advisors in the field, as well as the scientific community at large.
• Manages and/or mentors staff within the function and matrix leadership across projects.  Develops expertise in highly specialized and/or novel aspects of Clinical Pharmacology and serves as a reference source in these for his peers.

Who You Are

You have excellent knowledge of the principles of Clinical Pharmacology & Pharmacometrics.  You are someone who demonstrates strong team work in a multidisciplinary environment who has the ability to manage and mentor junior scientist with strong leadership skills.

Required Skills

• Ph.D., M.D./Ph.D., or Pharm.D. in Clinical Pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, or a related field
• 15+ years of direct industry experience in Clinical Pharmacology
• Demonstrated experience in leading teams and/or managing professional staff
• International recognized expert in Quantitative Clinical Pharmacology
• Solid experience in developing Clinical Pharmacology strategy, designing/implementing Clinical Pharmacology studies
• Strong knowledge of the drug development process and overall familiarity with the regulatory process.  Direct experience in preparing regulatory submissions and responding to health authority questions.
• Extensive record of publications, presentations, invited lectures, and other scientific activities
• Active knowledge of advanced methods for Quantitative Pharmacology and PMx analyses
• Experience with use of PK/PD software packages such as -Phoenix WinNonlin, SimCYP, NONMEM, Monolix, R, Adapt, MATLAB, SAS

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Additional Information

Base salary offered is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills & experience, job location, and internal equity.

Regular employees are eligible to receive both short term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities, designed to reward recent achievements and recognize your future potential based on individual, business unit and company performance. 

In addition to compensation, Biogen offers a full and highly competitive range of benefits designed to support our employees' and their families physical, financial, emotional, and social well-being; including, but not limited to:

• 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

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.