Director, Publications & Communications Strategy, Global Medical Epilepsy

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About this role

The Director, Publications & Communications Strategy, is part of the Integrated Global Medical Epilepsy Team, a strategic partner within Worldwide Medical and is responsible for the development and execution of the core scientific platform that outlines key scientific statements in support of unmet need, mechanism of disease, clinical data etc. Provides strategic leadership & execution on the development and execution of a publication plan that drives impactful transfer of scientific knowledge, working cross-functionally and delivering compliant and impactful communications. Responsible to ensure that all publications for Epilepsy, including abstracts, posters, oral presentations, and manuscripts are aligned with the core scientific narrative and strategic publication plan. Responsible for ensuring all publications follow industry standard publication policies as well as Biogen SOPs .

What You'll Do

Leads the development of the core scientific platform for epilepsy, in consultation with the Global Medical TA Lead.

Leads the development and timely execution of strategic publication plan that reflects the integrated evidence generation planning, critical data readouts, interim / ad hoc analysis, etc.

Responsible for publication and medical communication vendor management to ensure projects are completed on time and to a high standard.

Responsible for ensuring that all publications shared externally are aligned to the global publication plan and were generated following Biogen SOPs and industry standard publication practices; follows publication process excellence & innovation practices.

Supports external landscape / literature review and awareness for the medical team.

Demonstrates therapeutic area and product knowledge along with serving as expert on the development process of publications and medical communication materials.

Who You Are

You are a scientific or clinical professional with a passion for science and deep scientific knowledge.

You have a marked curiosity about healthcare and business opportunities.

You keep patients, payers, and physicians top of mind in your daily work and collaborate to solve critical scientific and business challenges.

Required skills

MD, PhD, PharmD or comparable advanced degree is required.

Minimum of 8+ years of pharmaceutical industry experience, including at least 3 years of strategic publication planning experience. Substitution of agency experience may be considered.

Excellent project management skills, ability to work towards tight deadlines.

Must be solutions oriented and comfortable operating in a matrix environment.

Job Level : Management

Additional Information

The base compensation range for this role is : $197,000.00-$271,000.00

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.

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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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