Head of Immunology, US Medical Affairs
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Job Location:
Cambridge, MA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 273000 - 376000
Posted on:
19 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Head of Immunology US Medical
About This Role
The Head of Immunology US Medical is a critical leadership role within the US Medical organization accountable for the strategic direction and execution of medical affairs activities in Nephrology. This leadership role has ownership and accountability for the budget across data generation management of access to and utilization of external data bases and scientific research collaborations scientific advisory boards external scientific and medical engagements and field personnel management. The nephrology therapeutic area will span clinical trial support early access programs and lifecycle management studies each supporting patients with high unmet needs and representing major growth opportunities for Biogen. This leader will oversee a medical team including Medical Directors Field Directors and Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs) while collaborating closely with Global Medical teams Regulatory US Commercial Market Access and Value & Evidence Generation partners. This individual will represent the Nephrology medical perspective across senior leadership forums and ensure that the strategic priorities of the therapeutic area are aligned with broader corporate goals all while advancing scientific knowledge clinical impact and patient outcomes.
What Youll Do
- Lead the development and execution of the US Medical strategy within the Nephrology therapeutic area encompassing multiple potential indications.
- Serve as the primary medical point of contact for Nephrology across US Commercial Global Medical and Regulatory organizations.
- Oversee field medical strategy and operations for Nephrology including Field Director and MSL team.
- Provide leadership and strategic oversight for scientific content development external stakeholder engagement congress strategy publications and advisory boards.
- Ensure medical input is embedded in key cross-functional activities including lifecycle management launch planning and field enablement.
- Champion the integration of patient and HCP insights into strategic and tactical planning ensuring a data-driven and customer-centric approach to decision-making.
- Lead with a performance-driven mindset promoting accountability innovation and excellence across the Nephrology medical team.
- Mentor and develop medical affairs talent through intentional coaching career path planning and succession development.
- Represent Nephrology in cross-functional governance promotional review committees and compliance processes ensuring rigorous execution and alignment with regulatory expectations.
- Manage and oversee the Nephrology medical budget ensuring efficient resource utilization and investment in areas of highest impact.
Who You Are
You are a purpose-driven and strategic US medical leader with a passion for advancing care in the nephrology therapeutic area. You have experience leading medical teams building collaborative relationships across stakeholders and delivering meaningful impact for patients and the business. You use your knowledge of the medical strategy the therapeutic area/asset and the healthcare environment to drive an executional plan of action for your team. Your knowledge of the company and different functions allows you to see the impact of insights not only on medical strategy but also companywide tactics. You believe in developing your team every day and holding them accountable for execution and working compliantly.
Required Skills
- MD PhD PharmD or DNP in a clinical or scientific discipline.
- 10 years of Medical Affairs experience in roles with increasing responsibility and accountability for medical affairs planning & tactical execution.
- 5 years of experience leading Medical Affairs teams across multiple products or within complex therapeutic areas.
- Experience managing a portfolio of programs or multiple indications.
- In depth launch experience within Immunology Therapeutic areas.
- Demonstrated experience in developing and executing medical strategies for both marketed and pipeline assets along with a plan for measurement.
- Deep understanding of medical engagement healthcare/pharmaceutical environment regulatory environment field medical operations scientific communication and compliance.
- Performance oriented with business acumen a focus on customer experience and a patient-centric approach.
Preferred Skills
- Comfort working in a fast-paced matrixed environment with high strategic visibility.
- Track record of building and leading high-performing teams with a focus on talent development and inclusive leadership.
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Additional Information
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:
- 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 $10000 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 onto 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.
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About Company
Founded in 1978, Biogen is a leading biotechnology company that pioneers innovative science to deliver new medicines to transform patients lives and to create value for shareholders and our communities. We apply deep understanding of human biology and leverage different modalities, ... View more
