About This Role
Biogen is seeking a Senior Associate of CoLab and Community Partnering to teach in and grow the CoLab Biogens flagship community initiative focused on inspiring careers in science and biomanufacturing at our Research Triangle Park (RTP) facility. This person will deliver Biogen-led science education programs including classroom experiences and work with nonprofits and other organizations to develop CoLab programming. This person will also serve as the central coordinator for Biogens volunteer efforts and community events in RTP inspiring employee engagement liaising with key internal and external stakeholders and strengthening Biogens position as a trusted purpose-driven community partner.
What Youll Do
Lead and Evolve the RTP CoLab
Teach Biogen-developed curriculum including hands-on science classes to teen and adult learners.
Manage and grow partnerships with RTP-area colleges schools and nonprofit organizations to expand access to biopharma education and career pathways.
Identify potential partners schedule meetings and facilitate connections between community partners participants and Biogen operations to support long-term talent engagement and development.
Lead Biogen Volunteer Engagement
Serve as the RTP point of contact for Biogens volunteering activities coordinating site-based volunteer initiatives and community service opportunities.
Inspire employee participation through engaging volunteer experiences service events and community partnerships.
Who You Are
You love helping people discover the world of science whether theyre junior high students just getting curious or earlycareer professionals finding their path. You have the ability to build trusted relationships with people and partners and to activate partnerships toward shared goals.
Required Skills
Bachelors Degree preferred in education or science discipline
Minimum of 3 years of experience working in corporate affairs or teaching in a STEM discipline (lab based science or related highly preferred)
Ability to lift and move up to 30 lbs regularly
Program/project management experience coordinating educational or community programs
Ability to teach and facilitate handson science learning for teen and adult students
Strong relationshipbuilding skills with schools colleges nonprofits and community partners
Excellent communication and publicspeaking skills; comfortable representing Biogen externally
Strong organizational skills with the ability to track and communicate program outcomes
Collaborative communityminded and adaptable in fastmoving environments
Preferred Skills
Experience planning or supporting volunteer initiatives and employee engagement events
Experience in science education workforce development or youth/community programming
Experience designing or improving learning experiences or hands-on programming
Comfort engaging with diverse stakeholders from students to nonprofit leaders to internal teams
Knowledge of the RTP area with an emphasis on its educational and biotech landscape
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:
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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
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