IMNDU Strategy, Operations & Communications Lead

Biogen, Inc.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance package

Wellness program

Disability insurance

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Sick time

Parental leave

401(k) match

Stock purchase

Tuition reimbursement

ERGs

Job summary

Biogen is seeking an IMNDU Strategy, Operations & Communications Lead to drive strategy execution, operating cadence, and executive communications across the IMNDU portfolio. You will translate priorities into actionable workstreams with clear ownership, timelines, and measures, ensuring progress against strategic and operational objectives.

You will partner with the Leadership Team to develop knowledge-sharing forums, portfolio reviews, and governance materials, while leading high-impact

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 10+ years in R&D, strategy, operations, or related biopharma functions
• Experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives with enterprise impact
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical, creative problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders and operate effectively in a matrixed organization
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to structure and manage timelines, project flows, and executive-level deliverables

Responsibilities

• Deliver IMNDU strategy execution, cadence, and forums in partnership with the Head of IMNDU and Leadership Team
• Translate priorities into actionable workstreams with ownership, timelines, and measures
• Escalate issues early to address challenges in achieving goals
• Facilitate annual and multi-year strategic planning with metrics and budgets
• Lead high-impact cross-functional initiatives aligned to IMNDU and enterprise priorities
• Prioritize across a dynamic portfolio of programs
• Own the IMNDU executive narrative and develop materials for senior leaders
• Drive IMNDU communications to engage employees and align the organization

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Influence senior leaders

Communication skills

Timeline management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

MBA or advanced degree preferred

Job description

About This Role

About This Role The IMNDU (Immune Mediated and Neurodegeneration Development Unit) Strategy, Operations & Communications Lead will drive strategy execution, operating cadence, and executive communications for the IMNDU organization within Biogen Development. Reporting to the SVP, Head of IMNDU, this role will translate high-level priorities into actionable workstreams, establish clear measures of success, track goals and ensure progress against strategic and operational objectives. The role will partner closely with the IMNDU Leadership Team to ensure development and execution of knowledge-sharing forums and town halls, forums for reviewing portfolio projects and timelines, and for sharing information and prioritization of governance (RRC, DPC, EPR) and Francise deliverables, as well as assist with DLT and Board of Director documents. This individual will also lead or co-lead with an LT member high-impact strategic initiatives and develop executive materials, business reviews, and communications that support senior leadership decision-making. This role must be able to integrate the priorities of a global, technical, medical and scientific enterprise with a strong sense of accountability.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver IMNDU strategy execution, meeting and workstream operating cadence, informational and decision-making forums in partnership with the Head of IMNDU and IMNDU Leadership Team
• Translate strategic priorities into actionable workstreams with clear ownership, timelines, measures of success, and progress tracking.
• Ensure goals are on track and issues are escalated early to address any challenges with achieving goals
• Facilitate annual and multi-year strategic planning, including priority setting, trade-off recommendations, performance metrics, and execution tracking in alignment with functional budget owners
• Lead high-impact, cross-functional strategic initiatives aligned to IMNDU and enterprise priorities.
• Prioritize across a dynamic portfolio of marketed and development programs
• Own the IMNDU executive narrative and develop presentations, briefing materials, business reviews, and strategic communications for senior leaders and key stakeholders
• Drive the IMNDU communications strategy to support employee engagement, organizational alignment, and visibility of business impact for a global, diverse team
• Partner with R&D Communications and Corporate Communications to ensure messaging aligns with Biogen communications policies and social media guidelines

Who You Are

You are a strategic, highly organized operator who can turn ambiguity into clear priorities and action. You understand drug development and thrive in a fast-paced environment. You listen to understand and represent clearly the IMNDU priorities, build trust with senior leaders, communicate with clarity, and drive team effectiveness. You are open to learning and adapting. You want to be part of an exciting team, contributing to the important work of bringing medicines to patients, and understand how operational excellence drives success.

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree required 10+ years of experience in R&D, strategy, operations, or related biopharma functions
• Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives with enterprise impact
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical, creative problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders and operate effectively in a matrixed organization
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to structure and manage timelines, project flows, and executive-level deliverables

Preferred Skills

• MBA or advanced degree preferred
• Experience developing executive narratives, strategic communications, business reviews, or senior leadership briefing materials

Job Level: Management

Additional Information

The base compensation range for this role is: - Base salary offered is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills & experience, job location, and internal equity. Regular employees are eligible to receive both short term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities, designed to reward recent achievements and recognize your future potential based on individual, business unit and company performance.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
• Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
• Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
• A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)
• Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance
• 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit
• 401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year
• Employee Resource Groups participation

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. Read on to learn more about Biogen.

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.

As Biogen recently acquired Apellis, you can find additional open jobs on our Apellis website here.

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.