Sr. Director, US Commercial Lead, Lupus

Job Description

As the Sr. Director, US Commercial Lead, Lupus, you will co-lead and execute the commercial strategy and deliverables for this exciting pipeline program with alliance partners. This individual will report into the US organization with a dotted line to Global PDC Lead and will working collaboratively with their alliance counterpart. They will be a critical member and Commercial Lead on the PDC Team.

You will be accountable for co-leading pre-launch strategy across the commercialization functions (marketing, V&A, medical, insights, forecasting, advocacy) and how it can best support the program’s potential in the US.  You will be a key strategic contributor to an integrated cross-functional team to develop and execute the asset strategy, along with strategic priorities and assessing new business opportunities to enable sustainable market growth for the program in the US.

What You’ll Do

• Lead/Co-lead the commercialization functions to develop and execute on the brand strategy
• Serve as the US Commercial Lead for the asset
• Deliver a commercialization plan that proactively shapes the market, ensures scientific exchange and relationship building, plans and executes evidence generation, enables engagement with the patient community and advocacy groups, and impacts public policy
• Achieve a world-class launch by defining a launch plan that ensures organizational readiness and right-level resource allocation
• Coordinate with PDC Lead to ensure maximization of the US value of the asset
• Collaborate with alliance partner and affiliate colleagues to support the vision and strategy to effectively ensure launch and patient access to this important therapy.
• Accountable for comprehensive assessment of competition and identification of opportunities to guide/refine the global strategy amidst rapidly changing market dynamics
• Partner with Finance and Forecasting to develop forecasts and assess business opportunities

Who You Are:

You are a high-impact, hands-on leader who enjoys and has experience integrating cross-functional considerations into leading commercial strategic initiatives, team decisions, and work products.  You appreciate learning from team members and other company partners and hearing multiple perspectives to inform recommendations and decisions.  You have US commercial expertise and bring this point-of-view to help drive key workstreams and communications. 

Qualifications

Required Skills

• Bachelors Degree Required; Advanced Degree Preferred
• 12+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry (currently 15)
• Commercial US launch experience
• Experience in rheumatology indications (lupus preferred)
• Demonstrated success and experience in collaborations (especially in a 50/50 collab)
• Strong analytical and leadership skills, including creative, strategic mindset
• Outstanding relationship building and communication skills, including ability to navigate throughout a matrixed organization (and partnered companies) with individuals at all levels
• Anticipated travel: up to 15% international

Preferred Skills:

• Global Commercial experience
• Experience as a member of a Global cross-functional PDC/Asset team

Additional Information

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.

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