Medical Director, US Medical Affairs - Rare Diseases

About This Role

The Medical Director, Rare Diseases is an integral part of US Medical, acting as a strategic partner within Biogen. This role is pivotal in informing medical practices across therapeutic areas and pipelines to enhance patient outcomes. Reporting to the USM Rare Diseases Head, you will be the medically accountable lead responsible for developing and implementing the US Medical Strategy for Biogen’s Rare Diseases therapeutic area commercialized products and related assets. As a key member of the US Rare Diseases Medical Director office team, you will spearhead initiatives that align with both global strategies and US budgetary expectations. With a focus on advancing Biogen’s mission, you will collaborate across multiple levels, driving impactful medical strategies and nurturing relationships with external stakeholders.

 

What You’ll Do

• Lead the long-range planning, development, and execution of the US medical Omnichannel strategy, tactics, and budget in alignment with global strategy and US budgetary expectations.
• Serve as the US Medical expert within Omnichannel medical strategy and lead the medical content strategy in collaboration with HCP segment medical directors.
• Act as the US Medical contact for key functions/stakeholders on the US affiliate level, effectively interacting and collaborating at multiple levels.
• Develop the US Medical Rare Diseases Omnichannel strategy and lead specific HCP segment projects to address identified medical/scientific educational gaps.
• Lead the US Medical Rare Diseases evidence generation strategy in collaboration with global medical, HEOR, and alliance partners.
• Align processes, systems, and metrics with alliance partners in collaboration with US medical excellence.
• Contribute to the development and adaptation of medical materials for the US Medical team, managing submission processes.
• Present data at US Medical affairs events, including advisory boards, trainings, congresses, and medical education events.
• Build and nurture relationships with external stakeholders in the Neuropsychiatry therapeutic landscape.
• Foster a positive team climate in alignment with Biogen’s culture.

 

Who You Are

You are a scientific or clinical professional with a robust passion for science and deep scientific knowledge. Your curiosity about healthcare and business opportunities drives you to keep patients, payers, and physicians top of mind in your daily work. You thrive in a collaborative environment, solving critical scientific and business challenges with creativity and expertise.

 

Required Skills

• MD, PhD, PharmD, or comparable advanced degree.
• Minimum of 5 years of pharmaceutical industry experience, preferably with prior work in Headquarters-based Medical Affairs role or Field Medical based role; relevant clinical practice experience in ataxia may be considered.
• Relevant experience in ataxia required.
• Experience in evidence generation required.
• Expertise with digital medical solutions, processes, and systems.
• Strong working knowledge of US regulations relevant to Medical Affairs.

 

Preferred Skills

• Experience with medical launch and products at different stages of the lifecycle.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and collaborate with global, regional, and affiliate medical teams to ensure alignment with global medical strategy.
• Ability to manage projects and take initiative to solve complex and challenging problems.
• Experience managing and developing a team of Medical Affairs professionals.

 

 

Job Level: Management

Additional Information

The base compensation range for this role is: $225,000.00-$309,750.00

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 Biogen.

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.