About This Role
The Associate Director, Corporate Strategy Immunology and Nephrology will provide commercial and strategic support to Biogen’s early pipeline assets (pre-POC) and support transaction target screening and evaluation, assessment of potential targets and execution of Business Development and Licensing, M&A and other transactions that enable and accelerate Biogen’s long-term strategy.
This individual will support and lead strategic projects, execute due diligence, play a key role in negotiations, contribute to the creation of presentations to senior leadership committees, and contribute to the development of transaction strategy and tactics.
This role will report to the Corporate Strategy Immunology/Nephrology Lead, covering early BIIB pipeline support, licensing, collaborations and M&A opportunities across all stages of development in Biogen’s areas of focus in the Immunology and Nephrology space.
What You’ll Do
- Partner with early pipeline program teams and Pipeline PDC to provide commercial and strategic support to rare disease portfolio pre-POC pipeline program teams
- Conduct market assessment and competitive landscape analyses
- Drive MPP/TPP development with program team, KME, and internal expert input
- Enable indication prioritization and sequencing strategy
- Drive opportunity sizing and forecasting
- Support Go-no-Go framework development and Go-No-Go decision making
- Support Business Development and Licensing and M&A target screening and evaluation process from identification of external opportunities through to contract negotiation
- Manage and lead business development project process across a range of deal types within Immunology and Nephrology areas of focus for Biogen
- Manage cross-functional teams to drive due commercial and strategic diligence and build the business case for potential transactions
- Provide support for Business Development and M&A and other corporate transactions in partnership with Corporate Development, Corporate Finance, Commercial, R&D, and other functions
- Understand strategy of the organization and work collaboratively across the organization to identify, evaluate, and, as appropriate, execute transactions
Who You Are
You are a collaborative, results-oriented individual who is experienced with assessing market opportunities, multiple business development and/or M&A transactions. You love analyzing data, identifying continuous improvement opportunities, and excel in building relationships with business stakeholders in a dynamic environment.
Required Skills
- 10+ years of professional experience ideally in Life Sciences, or at least 5 years of relevant experience in commercial, consulting, or strategy roles within the Life Sciences sector is required
- Undergraduate degree required; preferably scientific, medical or business
- Understanding of and experience with Commercial Strategy, Business Development and/or M&A process, including due diligence, valuation, financial, legal, and operational considerations
- Deep understanding of key drivers of value for transactions and how they can be measured and quantified; outstanding analytic and strategic skills
- High degree of comfort managing through significant ambiguity and complexity
- Highly motivated, results-oriented individual who is likely to have significant experience and/or training in a high intensity environment
- Understanding of the drug development process and working knowledge of the essential activities for key functional areas
- Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, including specifically, the skills needed to manage difficult conversations and interactions as they arise
Preferred Skills
- Advanced degree strongly preferred (MBA)
Additional Information
Base salary offered is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills & experience, job location, and internal equity.
Regular employees are eligible to receive both short term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities, designed to reward recent achievements and recognize your future potential based on individual, business unit and company performance.
In addition to compensation, Biogen offers a full and highly competitive range of benefits designed to support our employees’ and their families physical, financial, emotional, and social well-being; including, but not limited to:
- 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
Why Biogen?
We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.
At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about our DE&I efforts.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.
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Biogen Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA Office
225 Binney Street, Cambridge, MA, United States, 02142
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