Associate Director, Launch Excellence, US Nephrology - Cambridge - Biogen

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About This Role:

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As the Associate Director, Launch Excellence, US Nephrology, you will play a pivotal role in Biogen's efforts to prepare for the launch readiness of a late-stage asset within the Nephrology disease therapeutic area. This position is part of the Strategy & Operations team for the US Nephrology Franchise. You will be responsible for managing the integrated US launch plan, orchestrating key launch work stream meetings, and overseeing all phases of project execution. Your role involves working across various functions to ensure accountability and alignment, requiring strong leadership skills and the ability to manage complex work streams in a dynamic, cross-functional environment.

What You'll Do:

• Lead the US Launch Operations Team and support launch readiness reviews with senior leadership

• Coordinate and facilitate key launch team meetings, acting as the lead for certain sub-teams.

• Serve as the business planning process lead for Integrated Customer Planning (ICP), Long Range Planning (LRP), and Annual Operating Planning (AOP) processes

• Achieve cross-functional alignment on all timelines, including sub-teams

• Identify planning gaps and adapt plans accordingly

• Monitor and manage the project schedule, including mitigation strategies and risk management

• Highlight dependencies, key decision points, critical activities, and map to milestones; negotiate and resolve issues as they arise

• Work closely with the Global team to align plans and incorporate key transition points between Global and US

• Collaboration with launch planning partner in adjacent Franchise to maintain consistency in approach, systems and communication across Biogen North America (BNA) launches

• Engage cross-functional stakeholders with proactive, clear, and regular communication

• Continuously evaluate and improve process and governance

• Design and leverage appropriate project management platforms and dashboards for cross-functional reporting

Who You Are:

You are a highly organized and driven individual with a passion for project management and launch excellence. Your strong communication skills and ability to navigate complex environments empower you to foster alignment and drive success across cross-functional teams. You thrive in fast-paced settings and are adept at identifying solutions to challenges as they arise.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred

• 7+ years of experience in biotech/pharma consulting, project management and leading large/complex programs and initiatives

• Extensive launch management experience

• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

• Excellent interpersonal skills/ highly collaborative

• Ability to cultivate strong internal/external network

• Strong operational skills; project/ timeline management capabilities

Job Level: Management

Additional Information

The base compensation range for this role is: $164,000.00-$226,000.00

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 families physical, financial, emotional, and social well-being; including, but not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
• Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
• Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
• A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)
• Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance
• 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit
• 401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year
• Employee Resource Groups participation

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 our DE&I efforts. xhmxlyz

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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