Associate Director, Business Strategy & Operations – WCH Development

Biogen

Job Location:

San Francisco, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 162000 - 223000

Posted on: 4 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Associate Director Business Strategy & Operations WCH Development

Location: South San Francisco CA (Hybrid)

About This Role

The Associate Director Business Strategy & Operations will play a critical role in advancing the strategic operational and cultural priorities of Biogens West Coast Hub (WCH) Development organization. Reporting to the Head of Strategy Operations & Excellence for WCH this role serves as a trusted thought partner and execution lead supporting site-level strategy communications and operational excellence aligned with Biogens enterprise strategy. This position is designed for a strategic action-oriented leader who thrives in a dynamic matrixed environment and is motivated by building high-performing teams strong culture and scalable ways of working. The role combines strategic planning operational delivery and hands-on leadership support to ensure WCH Development continues to operate as a purpose-built execution-ready development organization.

What Youll Do

Strategic Planning & WCH Enablement

Act as a strategic partner to the WCH Head of Strategy Operations & Excellence supporting site-level strategy prioritization and execution.

Translate strategy into clear operating plans milestones and decision-ready materials.

Lead planning and execution for key WCH Development forums (e.g. learning platforms all-hands on-sites) under leadership guidance.

Track progress across strategic priorities proactively surfacing risks dependencies decisions and tradeoffs.

In partnership with the Head of Strategy Operations and Excellence deliver change management efforts tied to evolving ways of working including communications adoption and reinforcement.

Business Operations & Strategic Initiatives

Shepherd WCH Developmentspecific business operations initiatives aligned with Development and enterprise strategy in close partnership with the Head of Strategy Operations and Excellence as well as the Head of Portfolio and Project Management at WCH.

Drive process design mapping and continuous improvement to improve clarity speed and execution rigor.

Support and evolve Development operating rhythms planning cadences and learning forums under the guidance of the Head of Strategy Operations and Excellence.

Design practical scalable solutions that enable Development teams to move faster while maintaining quality and compliance.

Site Culture & Ecosystem Engagement

Support and advance WCH site leadership priorities with a focus on how the site operates collaborates and builds a strong intentional site culture.

Help shape and steward the Biogen WCH identity and culture aligned with enterprise values and Development priorities in partnership with HR leadership.

Plan and execute site-based events and experiences that strengthen connection visibility and engagement (e.g. leadership visits scientific forums community-facing events).

Support WCHs presence in the Bay Area and California biotech/pharma ecosystem including:

o Hosting and coordinating local scientific academic and industry engagements in close partnership with the WCH Executive Admin team.

o Supporting site-aligned sponsorships and community partnerships.

o Pursuing opportunities to connect with academic institutions industry groups and public officials in partnership with Corporate Affairs and leadership.

o Act as a point of coordination for external-facing site engagements ensuring alignment with enterprise guidance and local strategy.

Partner with HR to contextualize enterprise people and engagement programs for WCH as needed.

Communications

Working closely with the Head of Strategy Operations and Excellence curate and elevate key Development milestones stories and achievements in partnership with enterprise teams and WCH functions.

Support WCH Development external and local engagement strategy aligned with site and enterprise guidance.

Who You Are

You are a strategic operator with strong judgment emotional intelligence and a bias for action. You are comfortable working with senior leaders navigating ambiguity and influencing without authority. You bring a blend of strategic thinking operational rigor and people-centric leadership and you are motivated by building strong teams culture and sustainable ways of working.

Qualifications

Required

Bachelors degree in a science related field required.

8 years of experience in biotech/pharma with at least 3 years in project management strategic initiatives or business operations.

Experience working with executive leadership.

Strong written and verbal communication skills including experience preparing senior-level materials.

Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and drive execution.

Preferred

PhD PharmD or MD (candidates with advanced degrees may be considered with fewer years of industry experience).

MBA or equivalent business training preferred.

Demonstrated ability to lead complex cross-functional initiatives in a matrixed environment.

Change management communications and alliance management experience.

Experience supporting R&D Development or scientific organizations.

Experience with designing programs that influence site-level activities in collaboration with leadership.

Job Level: Management

Additional Information

The base compensation range for this role is: $162000.00-$223000.00

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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Associate Director Business Strategy & Operations WCH DevelopmentLocation: South San Francisco CA (Hybrid)About This RoleThe Associate Director Business Strategy & Operations will play a critical role in advancing the strategic operational and cultural priorities of Biogens West Coast Hub (WCH) Dev...