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Associate Director, Strategy & Operations - Lupus

Associate Director, Strategy & Operations - Lupus

BiogenCambridge, MA, US
14 hours ago
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  • Full-time
Job description

Associate Director of Strategy & Operations for U.S. Specialty

The Associate Director of Strategy & Operations for the U.S. Specialty franchise plays a critical role in ensuring the organization is aligned, prepared, and operationally disciplined as we advance towards multiple lupus launches. Reporting to the Head of Strategy & Operations for Specialty, this role will partner closely with cross-functional leaders across Commercial, Medical, Access, and Commercial Operations to support strategic planning, meeting preparation, and operating rhythm execution.

This position is designed to be the strategic operator and integrator for the Specialty (lupus-focused) business, driving day-to-day coordination, synthesizing cross-functional inputs, preparing high-quality executive materials, and ensuring timely execution of deliverables. Approximately 75% of the role is dedicated to Lupus, with ~25% supporting harmonized operational processes across the MS and Lupus portfolios.

This is a high-visibility role requiring strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work in a fast-moving, highly matrixed environment.

What You'll Do

Strategic & Operating Rhythm Support

  • Partner with the Head of Strategy & Ops to run the U.S. Lupus operating model, including standing leadership forums, launch readiness meetings, and governance reviews
  • Lead meeting preparation : develop agendas, synthesize updates, draft executive-ready pre-reads, and coordinate follow-ups and action tracking
  • Ensure clear alignment and timely execution across Commercial, Medical, Access, Commercial Operations, and Analytics

Launch Readiness Execution

  • Coordinate cross-functional launch readiness deliverables, timelines, and dependencies across CLE and SLE indications
  • Maintain and manage trackers, GTM launch plans, and milestone dashboards
  • Support risks / mitigations, scenario planning, and operational issue escalation
  • Liaise with data / insights partners to consolidate inputs into concise narratives for leadership
  • Budget, Resourcing & Operational Tracking

  • Support operational budget tracking and coordination of Lupus-related investment planning
  • Track deliverables, performance indicators, and operational progress needed for executive reviews
  • Specialty Support

  • Support MS and Lupus strategic ops harmonization through standardized templates, reporting processes, and operating rhythms
  • Assist with MS meeting preparation (LT meetings, annual planning, etc.) as needed, ensuring consistency in quality and structure
  • Contribute to cross-portfolio planning activities and operational improvements across the Specialty franchises
  • Qualifications

  • 7 years of experience in biotech / pharma, consulting, or relevant strategic operations roles
  • Strong planning, project management, and cross-functional coordination capabilities
  • Exceptional written communication skills, with ability to produce boardroom-ready materials (decision-oriented pre-reads, executive summaries, and complex cross-functional syntheses)
  • Negotiation and influence skills, with ability to drive alignment among cross-functional stakeholders, manage competing priorities, and secure commitments without formal authority
  • Ability to synthesize complex inputs into clear, actionable storylines
  • Experience preparing materials for senior leadership forums
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
  • Bachelor's degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred
  • Experience in immunology or launch preparation a plus
  • The base compensation range for this role is : $161,000.00-$222,000.00. 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.

    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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