Regional Medical Lead, SMA & Rare Diseases Strategy

Biogen; Baar; On-site; CHF 260,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Biogen in Switzerland is seeking a Regional Medical Lead, Rare Diseases (SMA) to guide regional medical strategy, engage with affiliates, and drive evidence generation across the portfolio. You will partner with Global/PDC and regional teams to shape launch readiness, lifecycle management, and medical execution.

You will build relationships with medical experts, societies, and patient groups, translating complex SMA science into actionable regional plans and influencing cross-functional

Qualifications

• Senior Medical Affairs leader with strong scientific and clinical expertise.
• Translate rare diseases science into regional medical strategy and execution.
• Experience shaping strategy across pipeline, launch, and lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional medical strategy and execution across SMA portfolio reflecting affiliate needs.
• Provide input to clinical development, evidence generation, and lifecycle management.
• Lead regional medical initiatives: advisory boards, medical education, and scientific communications.
• Collaborate with Medical, Commercial, CE&O, Corporate Affairs, and Value & Access teams.
• Identify evidence gaps and provide strategic recommendations to improve patient outcomes.

Skills

MD/PhD/PharmD

10+ years pharma/biotech

SMA rare diseases expertise

Regional/global medical strategy

Affiliate collaboration in matrix org

Education

MD/PhD/PharmD

Job description

Biogen in Switzerland is seeking a Regional Medical Lead, Rare Diseases (SMA) to guide regional medical strategy, engage with affiliates, and drive evidence generation across the portfolio. You will partner with Global/PDC and regional teams to shape launch readiness, lifecycle management, and medical execution.

You will build relationships with medical experts, societies, and patient groups, translating complex SMA science into actionable regional plans and influencing cross-functional