Associate Director, Medical Strategy – Operations Lead, Rare Disease

Biogen

Biogen biotechnology leader integrating Rare Disease medical strategy, governance, budgets, and execution. Coordinating North America Medical Affairs stakeholders and executive communications.

Posted 8/11/2026full-timeCambridge • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $162,000 - $223,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in biopharma strategy and operations, with a strong focus on cross-functional collaboration, governance processes, and financial planning. Proven ability to drive strategic execution and facilitate communication across diverse stakeholders in the pharmaceutical industry.

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Biopharma StrategyCross-Functional PlanningGovernance ProcessesFinancial PlanningChange Management

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Hard Skills

Strategic ExecutionMilestone TrackingKPI IntegrationBudget PlanningProgram Management

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsInfluencing SkillsAccountability

Tools & Technologies

ExcelPowerPoint

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical IndustryBiotech IndustryMedical AffairsEnterprise CollaborationAlliance Environments

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a strategic thought partner to the Head of Rare Disease and Medical leadership team
Identify execution risks, operational challenges, and opportunities for alignment
Drive and facilitate strategy-to-execution planning across AOP, ICP, and long-range planning cycles
Translate strategic priorities into coordinated execution plans and measurable milestones
Drive and coordinate the Rare Disease Medical team operating rhythm, including milestone tracking, governance forums, KPI integration, and leadership review preparation
Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to represent Medical priorities within the broader BNA operating cadence
Facilitate information flow and strategic communication across Medical leadership, enterprise partners, and governance forums
Develop executive materials and strategic narratives communicating Medical priorities, progress, risks, and key decisions
Partner with Finance and the Rare Disease LT to lead budget planning, monitoring, and performance tracking
Identify execution risks, structural barriers, and cross-functional dependencies and facilitate alignment and resolution
Coordinate between NA Medical and Global Medical teams across strategic initiatives and workstreams
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives enhancing operating clarity, governance effectiveness, and enterprise collaboration
Promote accountability, transparency, and cross-functional partnership within the Therapeutic Area and broader Medical organization

Requirements

What you’ll need

BA/BS required
7+ years of pharmaceutical/biotech industry experience required
7+ years of relevant experience in biopharma strategy, operations, consulting, Medical Affairs, or related enterprise-facing roles required
Experience supporting cross-functional planning, governance processes, or program management required
Demonstrated business and financial acumen
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
Strong communication and presentation skills
Ability to influence across a matrixed organization without direct authority
Strong command of core business tools, including Excel and PowerPoint
Experience working in alliance or cross-enterprise environments preferred
Global Medical or affiliate experience preferred
Experience in financial planning preferred
Change management experience preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Short-term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities
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
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
Opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding skills