Co-op, Neuropsychiatry Strategy & Operations

Biogen; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company paid holidays

Commuter benefits

Employee Resource Groups participation

80 hours of sick time per calendaryear

Job summary

Biogen is seeking a 6-month student Co-op in the US Neuropsychiatry Franchise for January–June 2027. The role supports strategy, launch excellence, and executive communications, offering exposure to cross-functional leadership and operational excellence across the Franchise.

The position targets MBA students, with a base compensation framework and educational benefits described in the posting. This internship provides a hands-on opportunity to influence strategic initiatives and executive-level

Qualifications

• Effective problem-solving skills.
• Ability to forge relationships and influence across lines.
• Hands-on collaboration across functions.
• Whatever-it-takes mindset and proactive attitude.
• Resilient, self-directed, and highly motivated.
• Strong project management across multiple initiatives.
• Works with urgency, efficiency, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a prioritized portfolio of strategic initiatives with cross-functional leadership.
• Develop executive level presentations for launch progress, reviews, and investor updates.

Skills

Problem solving

Relationship building

Roll up sleeves

Resilient and driven

Project management

Urgency & attention to detail

Education

MBA student

Job description

About the Role

This application is for a 6-month student role from January - June 2027. Resume review begins in October 2026.

The US Neuropsychiatry Strategy & Operations Co-op will support the US Neuropsychiatry Franchise to ensure that the Franchise is best positioned to deliver on its strategy and business priorities and drive operational excellence in support of the only FDA-approved oral treatment for Postpartum Depression (PPD).

Key responsibilities

This individual will have two primary responsibilities:

• Manage development and implementation of key strategic initiatives both cross-functionally within the Franchise and cross-alliance with our collaboration partners.

• Drive operational excellence from a top-down executive leadership perspective, by ensuring seamless bridge between team level accomplishments and activities and executive level communications.

This role offers a unique opportunity to gain exposure to commercial strategy, launch excellence, executive communications, and cross-functional leadership.

What You’ll Do:

• Establish and maintain a prioritized portfolio of key strategic initiatives for the US Neuropsychiatry Franchise in close collaboration with the cross-functional leadership team to optimize how the Franchise delivers on its strategic objectives. Act as an expert consultant to help advise and guide these projects to ensure consistency and strategic coordination in their execution.

• Support development of executive level presentations for launch progress updates, business reviews, investor relations events to be shared with North America Leadership Team, Executive Committee, and Board of Directors.

Who You Are:

You are a high-performing, purpose-driven individual with strong strategic thinking skills who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. You have demonstrated ability to manage complex workstreams in a cross-functional team environment.

Qualifications

• Effective problem-solving skills

• 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

To participate in the Biogen Internship or Co-op Program, students must meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.

• At least 18 years of age prior to the scheduled start date.

• Currently enrolled in an accredited community college, college, university or skills program/apprenticeship.

Education Requirements

• Currently pursuing an MBA.

Job Level: Internship

Additional Information

The base compensation range for this role is: $57.00-$57.00

The actual hourly wage offered will consider the candidate’s current academic level and degree candidacy, inclusive of Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, JD, MD, PhD and MBA programs. It will comply with state or local minimum wage requirements specific to the job location.

In addition to compensation, Biogen offers a range of benefits designed to support our educational employees, including, but not limited to:

• Company paid holidays
• Commuter benefits
• Employee Resource Groups participation
• 80 hours of sick time per calendar year

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.

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.