Senior Manager, Manufacturing Operations Strategy

Biogen, Inc.; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Manager, Manufacturing Operations Strategy, to lead strategic initiatives in a dynamic biotechnology environment. This hybrid role focuses on shaping manufacturing strategies, conducting advanced data analysis, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure operational excellence. The ideal candidate will possess strong financial acumen and communication skills, enabling them to present actionable insights to executive management. Join a pioneering team dedicated to delivering life-changing medicines and driving innovation in the biotech sector. Your contributions will have a meaningful impact on the future of healthcare.

Benefits

Fitness & Wellness programs

Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance

Paid vacation (15 days + end-of-year shutdown)

Company paid holidays (12 + 3 personal days)

Paid Maternity and Parental Leave

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000

Qualifications

• 7+ years in biotech/pharma, with expertise in manufacturing operations.
• Proficient in financial analysis and strategic planning.

Responsibilities

• Develop long-range manufacturing strategies and plans.
• Analyze data sets and optimize manufacturing networks.
• Communicate strategic objectives to senior leadership.

Skills

Data Analysis

Strategic Planning

Financial Analysis

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Continuous Improvement

Learning Agility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering

Master’s degree (considered with experience)

Tools

Data Visualization Tools

Multi-variable Simulation

Job description

Senior Manager, Manufacturing Operations Strategy

• Full-time
• Region: US
• Department: Manufacturing

This is a hybrid role that will be based at our office in RTP, NC

About This Role:
As the Senior Manager, Manufacturing Operations Strategy, you will join the dynamic Global Engineering and Technical Services Organization, playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of Biogen. In this strategic position, you will collaborate in the development of business cases that drive key investment decisions, focusing on new modalities and the long-term objectives they present.

You will be at the forefront of data analysis, employing advanced statistical modeling to deliver valuable insights and visualize data to inform operational strategies. Your financial acumen will enable you to conduct robust financial analyses, emphasizing strategic value and operational expenditure impact. You will also be responsible for ensuring efficient manufacturing capacity utilization and developing end-to-end operational network designs. This role is crucial in aligning with Biogen's commitment to innovation and excellence, and you will be integral in ensuring robust product supply through effective scenario planning.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop critical long-range manufacturing strategies and plans, taking into account operational factors and factory capacity limits.
• Consolidate asset long-range demand plans and develop capacity utilization scenarios.
• Create decision trees related to capacity utilization based on investment drivers.
• Gather, analyze, and interpret multifaceted data sets, including production data and cost structures.
• Employ advanced statistical models to evaluate and optimize the manufacturing network.
• Utilize data visualization tools to present findings and provide actionable insights to executive management.
• Develop decision support analytics for network design and supply chain configurations for new products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align operational strategies with broader organizational goals.
• Communicate strategic objectives to senior leadership and operational teams, ensuring alignment and achievement.
• Lead evaluations across modalities to establish core business competencies and provide competitive advantages.
• Support business case development for technology and infrastructure investments.
• Identify continuous improvement initiatives that will provide long term strategic benefits.

Who You Are:
You are an analytical thinker with a strategic mindset, keen on leading cross-functional initiatives in a biotechnology environment. You possess deep expertise in data analysis and have a talent for transforming complex information into actionable strategies. With a collaborative spirit, you engage with teams across the organization, aligning operational goals with broader business objectives. You are proactive, with a high learning agility and the ability to synthesize information quickly and effectively. Your communication skills enable you to convey complex concepts with clarity and impact at all levels of the organization. You thrive in a role that requires balancing strategic, operational, and technical abilities and are driven to have a meaningful impact beyond your immediate scope.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering. A master’s degree and commensurate experience may also be considered.
• 7+ years of experience in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or a similarly highly regulated industry.
• Experience in manufacturing operations and strategic planning with engagement in Technology, Development, or Engineering.
• Experience with data visualization tools and multi-variable simulation.
• Proficiency in financial analysis and ROI assessments.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify complex problems.
• Demonstrated ability to solve ambiguous business problems.
• Proven ability to facilitate decision-making among groups with diverse perspectives.
• High learning agility and adeptness in information synthesis.
• Strong collaborative nature and a proactive approach to business impact.
• Aptitude for continuous improvement and innovation.

The base salary range for this position is $120,000-161,000 annually. 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.

In addition to compensation, Biogen offers a full and highly competitive range of benefits designed to support our employees’ and their families physical, financial, emotional, and social well-being; including, but not limited to:

• 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.

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 our DE&I efforts.

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.