Director, Strategy & Operations - US Market Access

Job Description

This role requires onsite presence in Weston, MA 3 days a week.

About This Role 

She/he will be the right-hand person for the Head of US Market Access & Reimbursement, supporting the operations of the market access leadership team (MA&R LT) and helping set the overall strategy for how the US market access team needs to evolve in response to a rapidly changing payer and policy environment. 

She/he will develop deep expertise in one of the most important and most rapidly evolving parts of the pharmaceutical industry, at the intersection of commercial, policy and patient support; with a unique vantage point on how key decisions are made.

The role is an empowered member of the MA&R LT and will ensure operational excellence by establishing and maintaining a portfolio of key initiatives in close collaboration with the MA&R LT and cross-functional leaders.  

This is a high impact role that will provide significant learning and development opportunities for the right individual, and can act as a stepping stone to a range of leadership roles for a high performing candidate.

What You’ll Do 

•    Be a trusted strategic partner to Head of US Market Access, including proactively highlighting business critical risks/opportunities, and planning and directing the most critical organizational, financial, and operational activities for US MA&R
•    Identify opportunities to establish and continuously improve business practices and processes to maximize resources and achieve operational excellence across MA&R
•    Drive specific strategic projects on an ad-hoc basis as directed by Head of US Market Access
•    Facilitate alignment between market access teams and franchise teams
•    Assist with regular and ad-hoc executive communication and reporting to US President, USLT and Executive Committee
•    Act as a delegate for Head of US Market Access when needed

Who You Are 

You have strong leadership skills, knowledge of biopharma industry standards and practices and experience in program management and business process. While you hold accountability above all else, you must also possess the ability to generate enthusiasm, the ability to quickly gain trust and respect of peers and senior leadership and have a track record of successfully driving results through strong partnership with others.

Qualifications

•    Bachelors degree required, MBA or other advanced degree preferred
•    10+ years of experience consulting and/or leading complex programs and initiatives 
•    Ability to lead and influence in the matrix and cultivate strong internal/external network
•    Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, creativity and problem-solving skills Self-starter comfortable navigating through ambiguity
•    Great interpersonal skills and ability to lead through influence in a matrixed environment
•    Experience structuring and managing to timelines and project flows
•    Demonstrated track-record of excellence and rapid growth, with an ability to balance multiple priorities 

Preferred Skills
•    Familiarity with US Pharma commercial landscape and US payer dynamics
•    Strategy consulting skillset

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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 status, race, color, nationa