Immunology Early Development Leader: External Innovation

Biogen, Inc.

Cambridge (MA)

On-site

USD 274,000 - 377,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life ins.

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Disability insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Maternity/Paternity leave

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

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Job summary

Biogen, Inc. is seeking a Senior Director of Immunology Early Development Strategy & External Innovation to lead portfolio strategy and external collaborations across preclinical to early clinical development.

This role reports to the VP and partners across Research, Regulatory, and Commercial functions. You will shape translational strategies, evaluate external opportunities, and drive cross-functional decisions to accelerate asset value creation for immune-mediated diseases.

Qualifications

MD, MD/PhD, PhD, PharmD, or equivalent doctoral degree in a relevant biomedical discipline.
At least 15 years in pharmaceutical or biotechnology drug development, with progressive leadership responsibilities in research, pharmacology, clinical development, portfolio strategy, or external innovation.
Expertise in immunology and immune-mediated diseases, with experience spanning one or more areas such as rheumatology, dermatology, gastroenterology, allergy, inflammation, or related fields.
Demonstrated experience with multiple therapeutic modalities and driving through key development milestones.
Demonstrated success bridging discovery and translational science to clinical development, including leadership of research-to-development transitions and early development strategies through key value-inflection milestones.
Experience evaluating external opportunities, including business development, licensing, partnerships, venture investments, or strategic collaborations.
Strong understanding of the scientific, clinical, regulatory, and commercial factors that influence development and portfolio decisions.
Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders up and down the organization and lead across a complex matrixed environment.
Exceptional strategic thinking, judgment, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make high-quality recommendations and articulate trade-offs in the face of uncertainty.
Excellent communication and executive presence, with the ability to distill complex issues into clear, decision-ready recommendations.

Responsibilities

Act as a senior advisor and delegate of the Head of Immunology Early Development Innovation and Strategy, helping shape and execute key portfolio, organizational, and external priorities in Immunology.
Lead the strategy for critical research-to-development transitions, early development planning, and portfolio decisions across selected Immunology programs.
Serve as the delegated clinical development leader for select programs and portfolio initiatives to accelerate value creation.
Drive evaluation of external opportunities for the Immunology Development Unit, integrating scientific, clinical, strategic, and commercial perspectives into meaningful clinical development plans.
Develop evidence-based recommendations for governance and investment decisions, helping senior leaders navigate uncertainty and complexity.
Foster productive collaborations across Research, Development, Commercial, Corporate Strategy, Business Development, and external partners.
Influence and align cross-functional stakeholders to translate strategy into decisive action and execution.
Mentor colleagues and strengthen organizational capability through thought partnership, coaching, and leadership.
Ensure all activities are conducted in accordance with applicable regulatory, quality, ethical, and compliance standards.