Executive Medical Director, Clinical Development, MS and Neuropsychiatry

Jobtailor; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 230,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Biogen is seeking an MD-level leader to oversee the clinical development and medical affairs aspects of multiple asset portfolios in a senior management capacity. The role emphasizes strategic lifecycle management, cross-functional team leadership, and external engagements such as regulatory discussions and scientific meetings.

The candidate should have at least 10 years in clinical and clinical research, with 5+ years in management within late-stage development or medical affairs, and proven

Qualifications

• MD with significant clinical experience; clinical training in internal medicine, neurology, or psychiatry is desired.
• At least 10 years of clinical and clinical research experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of management experience and industry experience in clinical late‑stage clinical development or medical affairs.
• Demonstrated leadership and team‑building skills.
• Strategic and critical thinking in managing assets through life cycle and with eye toward differing geographies having differing needs.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong problem‑solving, conflict resolution, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide accountability and primary oversight of the execution of multiple portfolio assets.
• Lead activities from the clinical perspective and ensure successful management of development aspects of our marketed assets.
• Deliver scientific leadership across trial level DU activities in partnership with various functions.
• Represent Biogen in external collaborations and events as related to these assets (such as regulatory discussions and scientific meetings).
• Act as the DU representative in business development activities if required.

Skills

Team Building

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Problem Solving

Conflict Resolution

Education

MD

Internal Medicine/Neurology/Psychiatry Training

Tools

Clinical Development

Medical Affairs

Portfolio Management

Trial Level Activities

Regulatory Discussions

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide accountability and primary oversight of the execution of multiple portfolio assets.
• Lead activities from the clinical perspective and ensure successful management of development aspects of our marketed assets.
• Deliver scientific leadership across trial level DU activities in partnership with various functions.
• Represent Biogen in external collaborations and events as related to these assets (such as regulatory discussions and scientific meetings).
• Act as the DU representative in business development activities if required.

Requirements

• MD with significant clinical experience; clinical training in internal medicine, neurology, or psychiatry is desired.
• At least 10 years of clinical and clinical research experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of management experience and industry experience in clinical late‑stage clinical development or medical affairs.
• Demonstrated leadership and team‑building skills.
• Strategic and critical thinking in managing assets through life cycle and with eye toward differing geographies having differing needs.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong problem‑solving, conflict resolution, and analytical skills.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive clinical expertise with an MD, focusing on clinical development and medical affairs. Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams and manage portfolio assets through their life cycle while ensuring effective communication and strategic problem‑solving.

Hard Skills

• Clinical Development
• Medical Affairs
• Portfolio Management
• Trial Level Activities
• Regulatory Discussions

Soft Skills

• Team‑Building Skills
• Oral Communication
• Written Communication
• Problem‑Solving Skills
• Conflict Resolution

Industry Keywords

• Internal Medicine
• Neurology
• Psychiatry
• Clinical Trials
• Life Cycle Management