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International Commercial Lead – Alzheimers Disease

Biogen


Job Location:

Baar - Switzerland

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 10 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 7 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About This Role:


As the International Commercial Lead for Alzheimers Disease you will drive performance strategic direction and commercialization excellence across diverse international markets. This pivotal role involves ensuring strong alliance governance effective cross-regional alignment and the execution of impactful commercialization strategies. You will play a crucial role in strengthening marketing capabilities and advancing Biogens leadership in Alzheimers disease while also shaping the Alzheimers Disease landscape. You will manage strategic initiatives oversee market development and lead the International Therapeutic Area Council (iTAC). This position is integral to our international business structure providing critical insights and leadership to align global product strategy with market needs.

What Youll Do:

  • Drive business performance and progress across international markets fostering innovation and creativity.
  • Lead and advance Biogens positioning in Alzheimers disease globally.
  • Drive product lifecycle management through intelligent resource allocation and clear strategic priorities.
  • Lead the development and execution of key strategic initiatives and cross-market projects.
  • Chair the International Therapeutic Area Council (iTAC) incorporating market insights into global product strategy.
  • Lead preparation and coordination of the quarterly alliance governance cycle.
  • Serve as Commercialization Team Co-Chair ensuring high-quality meeting content and execution of follow-up actions.
  • Act as the commercial lead across Asia LATAM and Biogen governance forums.
  • Collaborate across departments to align programs operations communications and business objectives with organizational strategy.
  • Co-lead annual commercialization planning and budgeting process for all international markets.
  • Monitor and analyze performance trends across international markets delivering insights via scorecards and global dashboards.
  • Represent the organization at key scientific congresses and engage with key medical experts and stakeholders.

Who You Are:
You are a doer and strategic thinker who is adept at translating complex challenges into actionable initiatives. Your ability to inspire teams partners and stakeholders toward shared goals is matched by your extensive knowledge of Alzheimers disease/dementia and its broader context. You have a visionary approach to marketing and an innovative mindset that drives commercial excellence. With exceptional leadership and business acumen you thrive in managing alliances and stakeholder relationships ensuring robust and compliant documentation. Your deep understanding of healthcare systems and policy environments enables you to champion patient-centered approaches that improve outcomes for individuals living with Alzheimers disease.

Required Skills:

  • Bachelors degree required. MBA highly preferred.
  • 12 years of commercial experience in pharma or biotech;
  • Strong executor with excellent strategic thinking and ability to translate insights into action.
  • Proven capability in alliance and stakeholder management.
  • Commercial excellence and financial acumen.
  • Alzheimers disease and/or dementia knowledge and influence valued.
  • Marketing visionary and innovation mindset.
  • Deep understanding of pharmaceutical commercialization and market dynamics.
  • Fluent in financial reporting and budget management; ability to develop and support a business case for investment

Nice to have:

  • Track record of developing robust global marketing strategies to support brand growth goals and strategic alignment across regions; Global and/or affiliate in-line marketing experience
  • Expertise in building brand architecture that supports global branding positioning and competitive messaging
  • Scientific curiosity w/ ability to extract insights for competitive differentiation
  • Previous sales experience or roles that demand high interaction with customers are highly valued; pipeline or commercial development experience is welcome


Job Level: Management

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 Biogen.


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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