Director, External Network Strategy (Site Selection/Contract Management)

Job Description

About This Role 

The External Network Transformation group is looking to hire a Director, External Network Strategy for Site Selection and Contract Management. The incumbent engages with Executive Leadership of PO&T to establish and influence strategic direction of the External Network required to support and anticipate the needs of Biogen across all modalities. Maintains an end-to-end supply network plan for Contract Manufacturing Organizations.  Works closely with other global functions/processes including External Manufacturing, CLO management, External Quality, Finance, Procurement, and Supply Chain.  Accountable to perform market screening activities to ensure ongoing decision making on selection, use and discontinuation of service providers is driven by data and analytics. Develop and maintain a process framework for external operations, allowing for a holistic network strategy including contract negotiations, quality agreements, terms sheets, make versus buy decisions, and decisions on expansion and/or consolidation.

This is a hybrid role that can be based either at any of our offices in RTP, NC or Cambridge, MA or Baar, CH. 

What You'll Do

• Long range planning in alignment with clinical and commercial needs across a variety of modalities including large molecules, small molecules, antisense oligonucleotides, parenteral fill finish and gene therapy assets.
• Evaluate risks and benefits in Biogen’s Network strategy.  Facilitate outsourcing requirements gathering processes and ensure risk assessments are performed.  Conduct research for targeted countries/regions.  Create a short- and long-term outsourcing plan that ensures resilience and reliability.
• Develop a framework for Contract Manufacturing Organizations, including responsibilities for sourcing.  Embed the framework into contracts and negotiations.
• Develop Framework for capability assessments, including short- and long-term needs for Biogen.  Utilize the framework to ensure ongoing evaluation for preferred suppliers.
• Develop and utilize a process for preferred supplier networks. Create and maintain standard templates for contracts/service agreements/quality agreements.

Qualifications

Who You Are

You are a seasoned leader with robust risk management experience. You will ensure PO&T priorities and business objectives are achieved. You will play an instrumental role in influencing the development of partnerships with key providers to support network strategies.

Requirements

• BS degree with at least 15 years of related experience with a minimum of 10 years in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry. Equivalent experience equates to a PhD with at least 12 years of experience
• Ability to influence the organization and team through consistent execution of Biogen Leadership Competencies.
• Ability to negotiate business contracts
• Ability to navigate change, develop frameworks and influence internal and external to Biogen
• Strong analytical/critical thinking, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. 
• Experience in biotech/pharmaceutical operations or testing lab operations
• Strong quantitative abilities and problem-solving skills
• Good experience with project management

Additional Information

Why Biogen?

Our mission to find therapies for neurological and rare diseases is a unique focus within our industry and this shared purpose is what connects us as a team. We work together to overcome obstacles and to follow the science. We are resilient as we strive to make an impact on our patients’ lives and on changing the course of medicine. Together, we pioneer. Together, we thrive.

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 on to 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