Global Associate Medical Director, Rare Disease – SMA/ALS Evidence Generation and Education

Biogen

Global Associate Medical Director overseeing evidence generation and education for SMA and ALS portfolio at Biogen. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate scientific data into educational resources.

Posted 8/1/2026full-timeCambridge • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $183,000 - $252,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in evidence generation strategies and global medical education, particularly in the context of SMA and ALS. Proficient in collaborating across cross-functional teams to develop scientifically accurate resources and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

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Advanced Degree (MD, PhD, PharmD)Evidence Generation ActivitiesGlobal Medical Education Content DevelopmentScientific Communication SkillsCompliance with Good Clinical Practice

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Hard Skills

Clinical StudiesReal-World EvidenceRegistry-Based ResearchObservational StudiesNatural History StudiesPost-Marketing SurveillanceStatistical Analysis PlansProtocol DevelopmentData InterpretationBudget Tracking

Soft Skills

Collaborative WorkStrong Communication Skills

Industry Keywords

Rare DiseaseSMAALSMedical AffairsBiostatisticsEpidemiologyHealth EconomicsOutcomes ResearchPatient AdvocacyScientific Meetings

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supports the Medical Director, Rare Disease Evidence Generation – ALS and SMA in executing the global evidence generation strategy across Rare Disease portfolio including registries, real-world data, biomarker analyses, long-term outcomes, and other evidence sources.
Contribute to the design, prioritization, and execution of evidence generation initiatives, including registry-based studies, natural history collaborations, real-world data analyses, protocol development, statistical analysis plans, study reports, and data interpretation.
Develops, maintains, and delivers global medical education content and training materials that translate SMA and ALS evidence generation findings into clear, scientifically accurate resources for Global Medical, regional medical, field medical, and cross-functional partners.
Collaborates with Clinical Development, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Health Economics and Outcomes Research, Value and Access, Regulatory, Patient Advocacy, Regional Medical, Commercial, publications, medical communications, and field medical partners to ensure evidence generation and education activities are strategically aligned and globally actionable.
Contributes & assists with drafting, reviewing, and coordinating manuscripts, abstracts, posters, congress presentations, advisory board materials, scientific narratives, and internal training resources related to SMA and ALS evidence generation.
Supports the development of global medical education curricula and continuing education resources for SMA and ALS, including disease state, product, registry, real-world evidence, biomarker, outcomes, patient identification, treatment optimization, and lifecycle strategy topics.
Partners with the Medical Director Rare Disease Evidence Generation lead and TA Global medical leads to synthesize global medical insights, registry data, external evidence, competitive intelligence, and regional feedback to identify evidence gaps, refine priorities, and address education needs across Global Medical SMA and ALS.
Supports relationships with external stakeholders, including registry steering committees, global medical experts, healthcare institutions, academic collaborators, registry partners, and advocacy organizations across the SMA and ALS landscape.
Supports internal governance forums, advisory boards, congresses, scientific meetings, and external expert engagements by preparing materials, coordinating inputs, capturing insights, and helping translate output into evidence and education actions.
Assists with operating rhythms for evidence review, prioritization, decision-making, budget tracking, project management, and delivery against measurable evidence-generation and education milestones.
Ensures all evidence generation, scientific communication, and medical education activities are conducted in accordance with Biogen’s compliance standards, Good Clinical Practice, relevant regulations, and applicable internal policies.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced degree (MD, PhD, PharmD, or equivalent) in a relevant scientific or clinical discipline
Minimum 3–5 years of pharmaceutical industry experience, preferably in Medical Affairs, with exposure to rare disease therapeutic areas; experience with SMA, ALS, or related neuromuscular conditions preferred
Experience supporting evidence generation activities, including clinical studies, real-world evidence, registry-based research, observational studies, natural history studies, or post-marketing surveillance programs
Experience developing or supporting global medical education content, training curricula, scientific narratives, congress materials, or scientific communication resources for medical or field teams
Strong scientific communication skills, including experience contributing to publications and congress presentations
Ability to work collaboratively in a matrixed, cross-functional environment
Working knowledge of global medical affairs compliance, Good Clinical Practice, data quality, and registry governance requirements.

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