Head of Medical Strategy, Operations, and Excellence – North America

Role Overview

• Be a Trusted Strategic Partner to Head of Medical, North America, including proactively highlighting business critical risks/opportunities, and planning and directing the most critical organizational, financial, and operational activities for US Medical and Canada Medical.
• Build the overarching NA Medical strategy in close collaboration with Head of Medical, North America and ensure alignment and execution of the assigned targets with all NAM leadership.
• Own the US Medical budget from development through execution, to ensure US Medical stays within +/
• 5% of annual target.
• Provide direction and support to Strategy & Operation leads, ensuring they have the tools and resources to ensure the successful build and execution of the TA and functional strategies for which they enable.
• Lead operational team members to ensure Medical TAs and functions have the operational support needed to achieve their goals, this may include area such as: field medical systems e.g. Veeva, external engagement support, and vendor management support.
• Stay on top of industry best practices and oversee US Medical initiatives to drive medical excellence and innovation with a deep understanding of ways of working and ensuring regulatory compliance within the US region.
• Drive a strong culture and environment that will foster accountability, teamwork and mutual trust and respect for all team members.
• Regularly ensure individuals are being assessed and evaluated – with coaching and talent development in place.
• Foster the climate of growth and development against the backdrop of performance and accountability.
• Create a positive climate within the team in alignment with Biogen’s culture.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in scientific discipline (PhD, PharmD, MD, etc.) or BS and advanced degree (e.g. MBA)

• 10 years of relevant experience e.g. Medical Affairs, Pharmaceutical Operations, etc.

• Proven business acumen (e.g. business degree, MBA, or previous roles requiring strong business acumen)
• Very strong organizational, managerial and leadership skills (including influence without formal authority)
• Excellent social competencies and ability to work in a highly matrixed organization effectively and efficiently.
• Excellent communication skills and strong ability to build and cultivate internal and external networks
• Expertise and understanding of the variety of roles within Medical Affairs and their supporting processes
• Proven track record of holding self and others accountable.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills
• Strong operational skills and project/ timeline management capabilities

Benefits

• 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