Development Asset Lead, Senior Director
Cambridge, MA - USA
Job Summary
About This Role
The Senior Director Development Asset Lead (DAL) is responsible for leading one or more preclinical or clinical-stage assets within Biogens development portfolio. This role provides strategic cross-functional leadership to maximize asset value and ensure effective execution of the integrated asset plan (IAP). The DAL partners across research development and commercial functions to align scientific strategy operational execution and business considerations such as time risk and value. As leader of the asset team the DAL drives development strategy oversees progress toward key milestones and represents the program within governance forums. This role reports to the Head of Development Asset Leadership and is responsible for guiding the most complex or late-stage assets including programs approaching regulatory filing or major stage-gate decisions.
What Youll Do
Lead development and continuous refinement of the integrated asset plan to maximize value and efficient execution
Define asset strategy goals timelines and risk mitigation plans in partnership with program management
Drive cross-functional alignment and accountability for delivery of integrated development plans
Represent the asset at portfolio governance forums and senior leadership discussions
Integrate scientific regulatory and commercial considerations into development strategy and decision-making
Partner with Research Development Units and functional leaders to support portfolio planning and asset prioritization
Ensure effective program execution through collaboration with program management and functional teams
Foster a high-performing collaborative team culture across the asset team
Contribute to departmental communities of practice to share insights and identify program synergies
Who You Are
You are a strategic and collaborative leader with deep drug development expertise and the ability to guide complex cross-functional teams. You bring strong scientific insight and business acumen to navigate development decisions and drive programs toward successful outcomes.
Required Skills
Bachelors degree required; advanced degree strongly preferred (MS MD PhD PharmD or MBA)
13 years of experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology drug development
Proven leadership of cross-functional teams delivering complex development programs
Deep understanding of clinical development strategy and integrated asset planning
Strong knowledge of Minimum and Target Product Profile (MPP/TPP) concepts
Experience with IND-enabling activities clinical pharmacology and safety considerations
Working knowledge of global regulatory requirements for drug development and registration
Ability to translate emerging scientific and clinical data into development strategy
Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills
Demonstrated ability to lead within a matrixed organizational environment
Preferred Skills
Prior experience leading cross-functional development programs or portfolio assets
Experience preparing programs for major development milestones or regulatory filings
Therapeutic area expertise within neuroscience or related disciplines
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