Associate Director, Launch Excellence, US Nephrology
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Job Location:
Cambridge, MA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 164000 - 226000
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About This Role:
As the Associate Director Launch Excellence US Nephrology you will play a pivotal role in Biogens efforts to prepare for the launch readiness of a late-stage asset within the Nephrology disease therapeutic area. This position is part of the Strategy & Operations team for the US Nephrology Franchise. You will be responsible for managing the integrated US launch plan orchestrating key launch work stream meetings and overseeing all phases of project execution. Your role involves working across various functions to ensure accountability and alignment requiring strong leadership skills and the ability to manage complex work streams in a dynamic cross-functional environment.
What Youll Do:
Lead the US Launch Operations Team and support launch readiness reviews with senior leadership
Coordinate and facilitate key launch team meetings acting as the lead for certain sub-teams.
Serve as the business planning process lead for Integrated Customer Planning (ICP) Long Range Planning (LRP) and Annual Operating Planning (AOP) processes
Achieve cross-functional alignment on all timelines including sub-teams
Identify planning gaps and adapt plans accordingly
Monitor and manage the project schedule including mitigation strategies and risk management
Highlight dependencies key decision points critical activities and map to milestones; negotiate and resolve issues as they arise
Work closely with the Global team to align plans and incorporate key transition points between Global and US
Collaboration with launch planning partner in adjacent Franchise to maintain consistency in approach systems and communication across Biogen North America (BNA) launches
Engage cross-functional stakeholders with proactive clear and regular communication
Continuously evaluate and improve process and governance
Design and leverage appropriate project management platforms and dashboards for cross-functional reporting
Who You Are:
You are a highly organized and driven individual with a passion for project management and launch excellence. Your strong communication skills and ability to navigate complex environments empower you to foster alignment and drive success across cross-functional teams. You thrive in fast-paced settings and are adept at identifying solutions to challenges as they arise.
Required Skills:
Bachelors degree required; MBA preferred
7 years of experience in biotech/pharma consulting project management and leading large/complex programs and initiatives
Extensive launch management experience
Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Excellent interpersonal skills/ highly collaborative
Ability to cultivate strong internal/external network
Strong operational skills; project/ timeline management capabilities
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.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Program assessment
- FDA Regulations
- Manufacturing & Controls
- Program Evaluation
- budget forecast
- Research Experience
- Operations Management
- Research & Development
- Strategic Planning
- Contract Management
- Leadership Experience
- negotiation
About Company
Founded in 1978, Biogen is a leading biotechnology company that pioneers innovative science to deliver new medicines to transform patientsÂ’ lives and to create value for shareholders and our communities. We apply deep understanding of human biology and leverage different modalities, ... View more
