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About This Role
Biogen is seeking an accomplished scientific leader to serve as Head of Immunobiology, Cambridge, within the Immunology Research Unit (IRU). Based in Cambridge, MA, this senior role will help shape and continuously evolve Biogen’s immunology strategy at a time of strong momentum, integrating cutting‑edge disease biology with fit‑for‑purpose therapeutic approaches to advance programs from early discovery through early clinical development.
The successful candidate will play a key leadership role in driving innovation under Biogen’s Open Innovation model, combining deep internal scientific capabilities with a strong external ecosystem to translate high‑impact biology into differentiated medicines. This includes identifying and advancing emerging biological insights, leading scientific diligence, and establishing high‑value collaborations with academic leaders and biotech partners.
In parallel, this leader will provide scientific and strategic oversight for a growing internal pipeline of immunology programs, guiding discovery and translational teams as programs mature toward development. Working in close partnership with Research, Translational Medicine, Business Development, and Ventures, the role will contribute to expanding and differentiating Biogen’s immunology portfolio by advancing emerging areas of immunology—such as immune regulation, tissue‑specific immunity, and complex inflammatory disease biology—while applying disciplined modality selection to ensure the most effective therapeutic approach is aligned to each mechanism and unmet patient need.
What You’ll Do:
Strategic Leadership & Portfolio Advancement
Define and execute a forward‑looking immunobiology strategy across autoimmune and inflammatory indications, grounded in strong human disease biology.
Drive programs from target discovery and validation through IND‑enabling studies, ensuring robust mechanistic understanding and disease‑relevant data.
Partner closely with translational medicine, early clinical development, and external collaborators to accelerate progression of high‑value programs.
External Innovation & Ventures Collaboration
Serve as a scientific leader in sourcing, evaluating, and advancing external opportunities aligned with emerging immunobiology and therapeutic innovation.
Collaborate with Biogen’s Business Development, External Innovation, and Ventures teams to assess partnerships, collaborations, licensing, and investment opportunities.
Represent Biogen within the external scientific ecosystem, including academic collaborations, consortia, and strategic partnerships.
Team Leadership & Talent Development
Build and lead a high‑performing Cambridge‑based team focused on immunobiology, translational science, and early innovation.
Foster a culture of scientific rigor, collaboration, and inclusion.
Mentor and develop scientific leaders and teams across career stages.
Scientific Expertise & Thought Leadership
Act as a recognized scientific leader in immunobiology, with the ability to integrate emerging biological insights with effective therapeutic strategies.
Maintain awareness of scientific and competitive trends to inform portfolio and strategy decisions.
Contribute to external publications, presentations, and thought leadership that reinforce Biogen’s leadership in immunology research.
Who You Are
You are a strategic, biology‑first scientific leader with deep expertise in immunology and a track record of advancing innovative programs from early discovery into development. You thrive in a matrixed, collaborative environment and are motivated by translating emerging biological insights into differentiated therapies for patients.
Required Skills
Ph.D. in Immunology or a related field with 15+ years of academic and/or industry experience.
Demonstrated success leading discovery and translational research programs toward early clinical development.
Deep understanding of immunobiology and human disease mechanisms across autoimmune and inflammatory conditions.
Proven experience building and leading scientific teams.
Strong capability in leading external collaborations and scientific diligence efforts.
Preferred Skills
Experience integrating biology with a range of therapeutic approaches (biologics, small molecules, or other advanced modalities).
Familiarity with human‑relevant disease models and translational application of immunology to patient biology.
Prior experience engaging in external innovation, partnerships, or venture‑related activities.
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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225 Binney Street, Cambridge, MA, United States, 02142
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