Director of Finance – US Rare Disease
Biogen
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Cambridge • Massachusetts • United States
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Salary
💰 $188,000 - $259,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Partner with Rare Disease leadership to shape financial strategy and ensure alignment with Biogen North America’s overall objectives.
- Provide insights on market trends, revenue drivers, and investment opportunities to inform decision-making.
- Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning for the US Rare Disease business.
- Monitor performance against the Annual Operating Plan and provide variance analysis with actionable recommendations.
- Drive decisions on pre-launch investments, growth products, and legacy portfolio optimization.
- Ensure disciplined allocation of resources to maximize return on investment.
- Collaborate with Commercial, Medical, Market Access, and Supply Chain teams to ensure financial alignment on key initiatives.
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on financial implications of strategic choices.
- Ensure adherence to Biogen’s financial policies and controls.
- Collaborate with investor relations on finance related communications
- Drive continuous improvement in financial processes and reporting.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
- 12+ years of progressive finance experience, including leadership roles in FP&A or commercial finance
- Strong understanding of pharmaceutical/biotech industry, preferably in Rare Disease or specialty care
- Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead cross-functional initiatives
- Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
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
financial strategybudgetingforecastingvariance analysisinvestment analysisfinancial reportingresource allocationfinancial policiescontinuous improvementcross-functional collaboration
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationanalytical skillspresentation skillsinfluencingcollaborationadvisory skillsdecision-makingstrategic thinkingproblem-solving
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in FinanceBachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in Economics