Executive Medical Director, Clinical Development, MS and Neuropsychiatry

Biogen

Executive Medical Director providing scientific and strategic leadership for marketed MS and NeuroPsychiatry assets. Overseeing asset-specific programs and collaborating with varying global functions.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeCambridge • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $332,000 - $423,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive clinical expertise with an MD, focusing on clinical development and medical affairs. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage portfolio assets through their life cycle while ensuring effective communication and strategic problem-solving.

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MD With Clinical ExperienceClinical Research ExperienceManagement ExperienceLeadership SkillsStrategic Thinking

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Hard Skills

Clinical DevelopmentMedical AffairsPortfolio ManagementTrial Level ActivitiesRegulatory Discussions

Soft Skills

Team-Building SkillsOral CommunicationWritten CommunicationProblem-Solving SkillsConflict Resolution

Industry Keywords

Internal MedicineNeurologyPsychiatryClinical TrialsLife Cycle Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide accountability and primary oversight of the execution of multiple portfolio assets
Lead activities from clinical perspective and ensure successful management of development aspects of our marketed assets
Deliver scientific leadership across trial level DU activities in partnership with various functions.
Represent Biogen in external collaborations and events as relates to these assets (such as Regulatory discussions and scientific meetings)
Act as the DU representative in business development activities if required

Requirements

What you’ll need

MD with significant clinical experience; clinical training in internal medicine, neurology or psychiatry is desired
At least 10 years of clinical and clinical research experience.
Minimum of 5 years of management experience and industry experience in clinical late stage clinical development or medical affairs
Demonstrated leadership and team-building skills.
Strategic and critical thinking in managing assets through life cycle and with eye towards differing geographies having differing needs
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong problem-solving, conflict resolution, and analytical 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