Associate Director, Global Field Medical Training & Excellence - Global Medical Affairs

About This Role

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Associate Director of Global Field Medical Training & Excellence to enhance the performance and capabilities of our Field Medical teams worldwide with a focus in the U.S. This critical role integrates therapy area expertise, Field Medical business acumen, and advanced training methodologies to deliver impactful learning initiatives that align with Biogen’s medical goals for field-facing employees. The Associate Director will leverage in-depth knowledge of therapy areas, products, treatment landscape, and Field Medical capabilities to develop and execute effective training programs. They will collaborate with internal stakeholders, including Medical, Global Learning, Commercial Learning, Regulatory, and Compliance teams, as well as external vendors, to design, deliver, and refine high-impact learning initiatives. Additionally, the role involves overseeing the use of the Learning Management System (LMS), including curriculum development, assignment profile management, and reporting to track and monitor learning effectiveness. By evaluating learning outcomes and adapting training plans based on success measures, this role ensures continuous improvement to meet evolving business needs and equips Field Medical teams with the knowledge and skills necessary to drive Biogen’s medical mission forward while maintaining compliance and excellence in training delivery.

What You’ll Do

The Associate Director of Global Field Medical Training & Excellence is responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with medical business stakeholders to understand learning needs and implement effective solutions. Key responsibilities include:

• Partnering with regional medical teams to assess field medical training needs and develop learning solutions.

• Ensuring content accuracy, alignment with strategic objectives, and compliance with Biogen policies.

• Leveraging Digital technologies including AI to create innovative and efficient learning solutions tailored to Field Medical capabilities.

• Managing content review processes to maintain quality and adherence to regulatory standards.

• Collaborating with Commercial and Global training counterparts to ensure cross-functional alignment and resource efficiency.

• Designing and implementing diverse training formats, including e-learning modules, virtual sessions, and in-person workshops.

• Identifying and coordinating internal and external speakers for training programs.

• Delivering or supporting foundational, continuing, and advanced training offerings as needed.

• Developing and tracking standardized training compliance metrics and generating reports to meet business demands.

• Overseeing project-specific budgets, managing vendors, and reporting on training activities and outcomes.

Who You Are

The ideal candidate for this role is a strategic and innovative training professional with deep expertise in therapy areas, field medical capabilities, and the application of AI and digital technologies to learning and development. They excel in cross-functional collaboration, possess a strong track record of designing impactful training programs, and demonstrate the ability to align learning initiatives with business objectives while maintaining compliance and operational excellence.

Why Biogen?

Our mission to find therapies for Immunology 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.

Required Skills

• Advanced Degree (Pharm.D., Nurse Practitioner, MS, MSN, Ph.D, MD) in a biological science or related field required.

• 7+ years of field medical related experience at a pharmaceutical/biotech company required.

• Extensive Field Medical Expertise: Deep understanding of field medical capabilities and medical business strategies.

• Training Development and Delivery: Proven ability to design, implement, and evaluate impactful training programs using various modalities (e-learning, virtual, in-person).

• AI and Learning Technologies: Experience leveraging AI-driven tools and technologies to enhance learning outcomes and training efficiency.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills to effectively partner with internal stakeholders (e.g., Medical, Commercial, Compliance) and external vendors.

• Regulatory and Compliance Knowledge: Comprehe