Senior Strategic Asset Lead, Drug Development

Biogen; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 217,000 - 299,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Fitness reimbursement

Vacation time

Job summary

Biogen is seeking a Development Asset Lead to command one or more portfolio assets through preclinical and clinical stages. You will craft integrated asset plans, drive value creation, and represent assets in governance forums with senior leadership.

Your role emphasizes strategic leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and disciplined execution. You will guide teams, balance scientific and business considerations, and foster an inclusive high‑performing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Advanced degree strongly preferred (MS/MD/PhD/PharmD/MBA).
• 10-12 years of drug development experience in pharma or biotech.
• Demonstrated track record of strategic leadership of teams delivering on complex cross‑functional goals.
• Experience in creating and executing clinical development plans aligned to broader strategies.
• Strong understanding of therapeutic areas and optimal development strategies.
• Ability to understand competitive and business implications of scientific and medical data.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and ongoing refinement of the integrated plan for asset(s) to maximize value creation and efficient execution.
• Establish and maintain asset goals, timelines, and risk management in collaboration with project management.
• Drive accountability of functional team members and ensure delivery of functional level plans aligned with the asset strategy.
• Represent the asset at portfolio governance forums and in discussions with senior stakeholders.
• Engage proactively with stakeholders to support asset execution and portfolio decision-making integrating scientific and business considerations.
• Cultivate a strong team culture that promotes effective planning and execution of asset strategies.
• Contribute to the department community of practice to share learnings and promote program synergies.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Mentoring teams

Portfolio governance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MS/MD/PhD/PharmD/MBA

Job description

Biogen is seeking a Development Asset Lead to command one or more portfolio assets through preclinical and clinical stages. You will craft integrated asset plans, drive value creation, and represent assets in governance forums with senior leadership.

Your role emphasizes strategic leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and disciplined execution. You will guide teams, balance scientific and business considerations, and foster an inclusive high‑performing environment.