Director, Rare Disease
Biogen
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Cambridge • Massachusetts • United States
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Salary
💰 $192,000 - $264,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Develop and execute multi-faceted, strategic communications plans that support the goals of the U.S. Rare Disease business and align with company’s overall mission, values, and business objectives
- Identify and leverage opportunities to support business challenges
- Act as a strategic partner to senior executives, providing guidance on product-related messaging, media engagement, and reputation management
- Work closely and effectively with compliance, legal and regulatory colleagues
- Provide direction and leadership to agency teams that support this role
- Develop measurable goals to track the impact and effectiveness of communication strategies
- Manage and track communication budgets to ensure strategic allocation and cost efficiency
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred
- 10+ years experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology product communications
- Significant experience working on marketed products, with preferred for experience in rare disease
- Ability to develop strong relationships across a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
- Strong understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements in healthcare communications
- Ability to articulate, defend and adapt strategy to senior leadership
- Strong stakeholder engagement and agency/vendor management experience
- Ability to navigate a fast-paced, matrixed organizational environment.
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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
strategic communicationsproduct-related messagingmedia engagementreputation managementcommunication strategiesbudget managementgoal developmentstakeholder engagementagency/vendor management
Soft Skills
leadershiprelationship buildingstrategic thinkingadaptabilitycollaborationcommunicationguidanceproblem-solvingnavigating complex environments
Certifications
Bachelor’s degreeMaster’s degree