Global Study Activation Leader

Biogen, Inc.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 235,000 - 340,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Fitness & Wellness programs

Disability insurance

Paid vacation and year-end shutdown

Company holidays

Parental leave

401(k) matching

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

Biogen, Inc. seeks a Head of Clinical Trial Start-Up to lead global activation and site initiation across the portfolio. You will align activation capabilities, systems, and processes with Biogen's priorities, driving efficiency through technology and governance across regions and therapeutic areas.

You will manage resources, develop talent, and foster a culture of continuous improvement while ensuring inspection-ready delivery and strategic opportunity identification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Advanced degree (MBA, MPH, PharmD, PhD) preferred.
• At least 12 years of experience in study start-up or clinical trial activation leadership.
• Extensive project management skills and global cross-functional delivery.
• Exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Robust understanding of clinical development processes and regulatory environment.
• Strong executive presence and ability to represent functions in senior forums.

Responsibilities

• Lead global study activation from protocol finalization through site initiation.
• Build a team dedicated to delivering start-up quality and meeting milestones.
• Refine processes and systems to create scalable activation frameworks.
• Govern outsourced activation activities, including vendor oversight and contracts.
• Align cross-functionally with Regulatory, Legal, Finance, Quality, and Medical teams.
• Strengthen activation competencies and talent pipeline within Biogen.

Skills

Global leadership

Cross-functional delivery

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder management

Executive presence

Digital transformation

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA/MPH/PharmD/PhD

Job description

Biogen, Inc. seeks a Head of Clinical Trial Start-Up to lead global activation and site initiation across the portfolio. You will align activation capabilities, systems, and processes with Biogen's priorities, driving efficiency through technology and governance across regions and therapeutic areas.

You will manage resources, develop talent, and foster a culture of continuous improvement while ensuring inspection-ready delivery and strategic opportunity identification.