Program Director, Nephrology
BiogenAbout the role
About this Role
The Program Director, Nephrology will be responsible for significant elements of program strategy and cross-functional execution. This individual, accountable to the PDC Lead as part of Global Product Strategy & Commercialization organization, partners with the PDC Lead to drive cross-functional, long range asset strategy and oversee its implementation.
The Program Director will lead strategic initiatives including development of the disease area strategic plan while managing the day-to-day operations of the PDC team. They will work closely with a diverse set of cross-functional partners and provide leadership within the cross-functional asset team.
What You’ll Do
Manage the day-to-day operations of a Nephrology PDC team including create, track, and update monthly PDC Dashboards, Action Log and Risk Registry; Drive program goal planning and execution including identification of key strategic issues and decisions; Manage team agendas and meetings in collaboration with PDC Lead
Support a Nephrology PDC team in preparation for successful launches of our asset and development of strategies for maximizing the portfolio in the short and long term, including preparation for leadership engagements on program strategy and pivots
Lead the Nephrology PDC communication team to ensure effective execution of communication priorities and plan; update monthly and quarterly asset reports
Support the PDC lead in the process for development of the Nephrology disease area strategic plan in close collaboration with the PDC lead
Be responsible for issue identification, resolution, and escalation. Drive scenario planning to inform current and upcoming actions and to communicate with internal stakeholders
Engage cross-functional stakeholders including Legal, PO&T/Manufacturing, Regulatory, Drug Safety, R&D, Value & Access, Commercialization and Medical to ensure alignment, and facilitate communication across company- may lead additional cross-functional workstreams across multiple disease areas as needed to support the team
Support the PDC lead in the creation of a high performing team, including measurement of PDC team health, after-action reviews, ensuring diversity of thought in problem solving, driving meeting hygiene, optimizing team processes and decision making
Who You Are
You are a high-impact, hands-on leader who enjoys and has experience integrating cross-functional considerations into strategic initiatives, team decisions, and work products. You appreciate learning about the work of team members, hearing multiple perspectives, and coalescing information into a cohesive and actionable set of next steps.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree required; Advanced Degree preferred
10+ years in drug development, strategy and/or commercialization
Prior commercial, strategy or development experience on late-stage drug programs
Demonstrated strong analytical and leadership skills, including creative, problem-solving mindset
Ability to rapidly identify key priorities, align strategic and tactical plans, and motivate cross-functional teams
Outstanding relationship building and communication skills, including ability to navigate throughout the organization and with individuals at all levels
Strong project leadership (scoping project goals, stakeholder planning, etc.) and project management skills
Preferred Skills
Experience in multi-indication Nephrology or Immunology commercialization and/or life cycle management, scientific communications or medical writing background, experience in corporate governance processes strongly preferred
Experience establishing and managing highly effective external collaborations, including familiarity with contractual, financial and compliance considerations
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 famil
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