Associate Director, Strategy & Operations Lead, U.S. Alzheimer’s Franchise

Biogen, Inc.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 164,000 - 226,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life insurance

Fitness reimbursement

Disability insurance

Paid vacation 15 days

Company holidays

Sick time

Parental leave

401(k) match

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Biogen seeks a Strategy & Operations Lead to support the Alzheimer’s franchise, ensuring effective communication among executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders. The role focuses on driving strategic projects, coordinating budgeting, and delivering launch excellence for the franchise.

The candidate will synthesize data, develop executive-level presentations, and support investor relations events, reporting to the Head of Strategy & Operations for the U.S. Alzheimer’s Franchise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred.
• Experience leading large/complex programs in biopharma is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, executive communication.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic cross-functional projects for the Alzheimer’s Franchise and act as an expert consultant for consistency and coordination.
• Serve as a strategic adviser to the Chief of Staff and Head of Franchise on key initiatives and business planning.
• Synthesize cross-functional data and prepare executive updates and investor relations materials.
• Oversee budget from development through execution with Finance to keep spend within +/- 2% of annual target.
• Coordinate ADLT activities including meeting agendas across leadership forums.
• Liaise with Strategy & Operations peers across franchises for above-franchise coordination.

Skills

Strategic project leadership

Executive memo writing

Cross-functional collaboration

Budget/finance liaison

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA preferred

Job description

About This Role

The Strategy & Operations Lead is a high-visibility role supporting the Alzheimer’s franchise team to ensure effective communication and coordination among executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders, driving successful delivery on business objectives and launch excellence for the Alzheimer’s Franchise. Reporting to the Head of Strategy & Operations (Chief of Staff) of the U.S. Alzheimer’s Franchise, this individual will be responsible for driving strategic cross-functional projects for the Alzheimer’s Franchise, acting as an expert consultant to help advise and manage these projects to ensure strategic coordination in their execution. As an empowered member of the Alzheimer’s Disease Leadership Team (ADLT), this individual will work closely with other leadership team members in support of overall franchise success. The successful candidate will synthesize data insights and work with cross-functional stakeholders to develop executive-level presentations to communicate launch progress internally (e.g., executive business reviews) and externally (e.g., investor relations events).

What You’ll Do

• Drive strategic cross-functional projects for the Alzheimer’s Franchise, and act as an expert consultant to ensure consistency and coordination internally and across the alliance
• Serve as a “strategic adviser” to the Chief of Staff and Head of Franchise on key initiatives and business planning
• Synthesize cross-functional data, insights, and status for executive-level updates on progress of key initiatives, and/or investor relations support
• Oversee US Alzheimer’s budget from development through execution, working closely with Alzheimer’s Disease Leadership Team (ADLT) and finance to strategically optimize spend throughout the year and ensure the franchise stays within +/- 2% of annual target
• Coordinate ADLT activities including management and facilitation of meeting agendas across various leadership forums
• Liaise with Biogen North America (BNA) Strategy & Operations leadership and Strategy & Operations peers from other franchises to ensure above-franchise coordination for key initiatives and investments.

Who You Are

You are a high-performing individual with strong strategic thinking abilities that thrives in a fast-paced, demanding environment. You have a demonstrated ability to manage complex workstreams and multiple priorities simultaneously within a cross-functional team environment.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• MBA preferred 7+ years of experience consulting and/or leading large/complex programs and initiatives within biopharma companies
• Excellent interpersonal skills/ highly collaborative
• Highly experienced with writing executive-level memos and business reviews
• Effective problem-solving skills; agile worker who quickly diagnoses issues and acts accordingly
• Ability to cultivate strong internal/external network
• Strong operational skills; project/ timeline management capabilities

Preferred Skills:

• Biotech/Pharma launch management experience and alliance experience
• Demonstrated ability to forge relationships, work in a hands-on collaborative fashion, and influence across functional lines both internally and externally
• Ability to roll up sleeves and take on challenges; whatever-it-takes mindset
• Resilient, self-directed, highly motivated, and passionate individual, with track record of consistent delivery on commitments
• Strong project management skills. Comfortable managing multiple and varied projects at one time, and prioritizing accordingly based on urgent issues
• Works with a sense of urgency, efficiency, and attention to detail

Job Level

Management

Additional Information

The base compensation range for this role is: $164,000.00-$225,500.00 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;

• 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.

As Biogen recently acquired Apellis, you can find additional open jobs on our Apellis website here.

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.