Assoc Director, Clinical Operations Program Lead

Biogen; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 161,000 - 222,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks an Associate Director for Clinical Operations Leadership to drive strategic planning and implementation in clinical development. This pivotal role involves overseeing program-level deliverables, ensuring quality, timelines, and budget compliance. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in drug development, showcasing strong communication skills and a strategic mindset. Join a team committed to innovation and excellence, where your contributions will significantly impact the delivery of life-changing medicines. This position offers a collaborative environment that values diversity and promotes growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Wellness Programs

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

401(k) with Match

Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Resource Groups

Qualifications

• 8+ years in drug development and clinical research.
• Strong skills in project management and operational strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy and planning for clinical development operations.
• Deliver program-level clinical operations deliverables.

Skills

Drug Development

Clinical Research

Operational Strategy

Project Management

Risk Assessment

Budget Management

Communication Skills

Presentation Skills

Education

Undergraduate Degree in Scientific or Health-related Discipline

Advanced Scientific or Business Degree (MS/PhD/PharmD/MBA/MPH)

Job description

Assoc Director, Clinical Operations Lead

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Job Description

The Associate Director, Clinical Operations Program Leadership (COPL) is responsible for leading the strategy, planning, and implementation of clinical development program operations. The role reports to the Senior Director of the Clinical Trial Delivery Unit. COPL is a key contributor as the lead program-level representative, providing advanced functional and technical expertise from both strategic (decision points, risk) and operational (timeline scenarios, feasibility, financials) perspectives. This individual is responsible for contributing meaningful insights and recommendations to the clinical development plans, overseeing the strategy, planning, and delivery of program-level clinical operations deliverables, and developing a high-level clinical study operational strategy based on the Clinical Development Plan (CDP) and key program objectives.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver program-level clinical operations deliverables
• Develop operational timeline scenarios, feasibility, and financials
• Lead strategy, planning, and implementation of clinical development program operations

Who You Are

You are a strategic thinker with experience in program leadership within drug development. You are driven, agile, and an influential team player who collaborates effectively.

Qualifications

Required Skills

• Undergraduate degree in a scientific or health-related discipline; minimum of 8 years’ experience in drug development, clinical research, and operational strategy
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Experience ensuring studies and programs meet quality, timeline, and budget expectations
• Deep knowledge of project/program management
• Proficiency in risk assessment, mitigation, and contingency planning
• Strong timeline and budget management skills

Preferred Skills

• Experience in a biotech/pharma environment
• Advanced scientific or business degree (MS/PhD/PharmD/MBA/MPH) preferred

Additional Information

The base salary range is $161,000 - $222,000, determined through an analytical approach considering skills, experience, location, and internal equity. Employees are eligible for short-term and long-term incentives, including bonuses and equity. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, wellness programs, paid time off, parental leave, 401(k) with match, stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement, and employee resource groups.

Why Biogen?

We are committed to excellence, innovation, and a culture of inclusion. Our team offers opportunities for growth and making a meaningful impact through our mission to deliver life-changing medicines. We value diversity and strive to create an environment where every employee feels empowered and inspired.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected characteristics. Biogen is an E-Verify employer in the US.