Program Director, Nephrology

Biogen

Program Director responsible for managing Nephrology PDC operations and team strategies at Biogen. Focus on cross-functional initiatives and successful program execution in drug development.

Posted 5/21/2026full-timeCambridge • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $196,000 - $270,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the day-to-day operations of a Nephrology PDC team including create, track, and update monthly PDC Dashboards, Action Log and Risk Registry
Drive program goal planning and execution including identification of key strategic issues and decisions
Manage team agendas and meetings in collaboration with PDC Lead
Support a Nephrology PDC team in preparation for successful launches of our asset and development of strategies for maximizing the portfolio in the short and long term, including preparation for leadership engagements on program strategy and pivots
Lead the Nephrology PDC communication team to ensure effective execution of communication priorities and plan; update monthly and quarterly asset reports
Support the PDC lead in the process for development of the Nephrology disease area strategic plan in close collaboration with the PDC lead
Be responsible for issue identification, resolution, and escalation
Drive scenario planning to inform current and upcoming actions and to communicate with internal stakeholders
Engage cross-functional stakeholders including Legal, PO&T/Manufacturing, Regulatory, Drug Safety, R&D, Value & Access, Commercialization and Medical to ensure alignment, and facilitate communication across company- may lead additional cross-functional workstreams across multiple disease areas as needed to support the team
Support the PDC lead in the creation of a high performing team, including measurement of PDC team health, after-action reviews, ensuring diversity of thought in problem solving, driving meeting hygiene, optimizing team processes and decision making

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree required; Advanced Degree preferred
10+ years in drug development, strategy and/or commercialization
Prior commercial, strategy or development experience on late-stage drug programs
Demonstrated strong analytical and leadership skills, including creative, problem-solving mindset
Ability to rapidly identify key priorities, align strategic and tactical plans, and motivate cross-functional teams
Outstanding relationship building and communication skills, including ability to navigate throughout the organization and with individuals at all levels
Strong project leadership (scoping project goals, stakeholder planning, etc.) and project management skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

drug developmentstrategycommercializationproject managementanalytical skillsproblem-solvingstakeholder planningscenario planningportfolio managementPDC Dashboards

Soft Skills

leadership skillsrelationship buildingcommunication skillscross-functional team motivationstrategic alignmentcreative thinkingissue resolutionteam health measurementdiversity of thoughtmeeting hygiene

Certifications

Bachelor's DegreeAdvanced Degree