Associate Medical Director, Dravet Content Lead

Biogen, Inc.; Baar; On-site; CHF 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Biogen is seeking an Associate Director of Medical Education Content Creation who partners with the Global Medical Team to develop essential content for country medical teams and support launch readiness across Europe and Intercontinental regions.

You will manage a library of scientific content, ensure regulatory compliance, and align the medical voice with therapy area strategy while collaborating with cross-functional teams and Affiliates.

Qualifications

• MD, PhD, PharmD or other advanced degrees in life sciences.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience in Medical Affairs or Scientific Communication roles.
• Expertise in developing medical field materials.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Global Medical Education Lead and cross-functional teams to align content strategy with global/regional goals.
• Develop and maintain a library of scientific and medical content, including presentations and slide decks.
• Analyze and interpret clinical data and real-world evidence to integrate into the therapeutic area narrative.
• Translate complex scientific data into engaging content for field teams.
• Assess the impact and effectiveness of content, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring consistent application of the scientific narrative.
• Support Affiliates in co-creating content aligned with critical path priorities in key markets.
• Provide project oversight and manage medical communications vendors.
• Ensure compliance with Biogen's SOPs and budget alignment.

Skills

MD/PhD/PharmD life sciences degree

5+ years in pharmaceutical industry

Medical Affairs or Scientific Comms

Medical field materials development

Analytical skills

Communication & collaboration

Regulatory & compliance knowledge

Education

MD/PhD/PharmD or life sciences advanced degree

Job description

About This Role

As an Associate Director of Medical Education Content Creation, you will be a strategic partner within the organization, working closely with the Global Medical Team to develop essential content for country medical teams. Your role will be pivotal in supporting medical launch readiness and setting priorities in key markets across European and Intercontinental regions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure a consistent medical voice aligns with the therapeutic area vision, strategy, and customer insights. In this position, you will manage a comprehensive library of scientific content, ensuring it meets industry regulations and internal guidelines. Your contributions will be crucial in maintaining Biogen's leadership in the medical field and supporting our mission to deliver innovative healthcare solutions.

What You'll Do

Collaborate with Global Medical Education Lead and cross-functional teams to align content strategy with global/regional goals. Develop and maintain a library of scientific and medical content, including presentations and slide decks. Analyze and interpret clinical data and real-world evidence to integrate into the therapeutic area narrative. Translate complex scientific data into engaging content for field teams. Assess the impact and effectiveness of content, identifying opportunities for improvement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring consistent application of the scientific narrative. Support Affiliates in co-creating content aligned with critical path priorities in key markets. Provide project oversight and manage medical communications vendors. Ensure compliance with Biogen's standard operating procedures and budget alignment.

Who You Are

You possess the ability to translate complex scientific data into easily digestible and engaging content. Your passion for staying current with the latest medical advancements drives you to enhance the effectiveness of educational materials. You excel in collaborative environments, working seamlessly with cross-functional teams to ensure a unified approach. Your keen attention to detail and commitment to compliance ensure the highest standards of accuracy and integrity in all content. You are a strategic thinker, always seeking opportunities for optimization and improvement.

Required Skills

• MD, PhD, PharmD, or other advanced degrees in life sciences.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience in Medical Affairs or Scientific Communication roles.
• Expertise in developing medical field materials.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with global or regional medical education strategies.
• Proven project management capabilities.

Job Level

Management

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Additional Information

Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. As Biogen recently acquired Apellis, you can find additional open jobs on our Apellis website here.

Duplicate Employer Description

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.