Executive Director, Development Asset Lead

Scorpion Therapeutics; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 220,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Biogen is seeking an Executive Director of Development Asset Leadership to oversee strategic and operational leadership of a diverse portfolio of therapies across modalities and therapeutic areas. This role focuses on aligning asset-level strategy with portfolio goals and regulatory expectations, ensuring rigorous scientific judgment and proactive risk management.

You will lead Development Asset Leads, guide development through key milestones (IND-enabling, first-in-human, proof-of-concept),

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a relevant field.
• 13+ years in drug development within pharma or biotech.
• Proven leadership in cross-functional, strategic roles.
• Strong understanding of clinical development plans and scientific rigor.
• Experience managing early clinical studies and regulatory interactions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor Development Asset Leads.
• Guide development through IND-enabling, first-in-human, and proof-of-concept milestones.
• Optimize asset plans to maximize pipeline value.
• Foster best practices in matrix teams across functions.
• Support portfolio governance and decision-making processes.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Clinical development plans

Regulatory interactions

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree (MS/PhD/MD/MBA)

Job description

Role

Executive Director of Development Asset Leadership at Biogen, overseeing strategic and operational aspects of a diverse portfolio of innovative therapies across multiple modalities and therapeutic areas.

Responsibilities

• lead and mentor Development Asset Leads
• guide development through key milestones (IND-enabling, first-in-human, proof-of-concept)
• optimize asset plans
• foster best practices in matrix teams
• and support portfolio governance and decision-making

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 13+ years in drug development within pharma or biotech
• proven leadership in cross-functional, strategic roles
• strong understanding of clinical development plans and scientific rigor
• experience managing early clinical studies and regulatory interactions

Preferred

• advanced degrees (MS/PhD/MD/MBA)
• deep knowledge of regulatory frameworks
• experience with NDA/BLA/MAA submissions

High-value

• extensive clinical development expertise
• leadership in complex pipeline environments
• strategic thinking in biologics or small molecule development

Work setup

not specified.