CMC Commercial Asset Development Lead

About This Role

The CMC Commercial Asset Development Lead is a member of the Asset Development & Portfolio Management (ADPM) team which provides cross-functional guidance across PO&T’s line functions for commercial assets. The role oversees and owns various aspects of the asset management development, related to asset strategy, development, supply, and life cycle management planning support for the commercial program. This role also represents and provides critical input and considerations to R&D and PDC teams regarding life cycle management activities from the PO&T perspective. This is a high-impact, highly visible leadership role with significant influence on asset value creation and portfolio decisions.

This is a hybrid role that can based in Cambridge, MA or Baar, Switzerland.

What You’ll Do

Oversee the development and implementation of a 5-year PO&T Asset Strategy and maintain an 18-month rolling Tactical Plan, ensuring alignment with overall company objectives, enabling the PO&T Leadership team to take an informed decision on the asset.

Lead the cross-functional PO&T Asset Team, comprising representatives from each PO&T Line Function, to ensure cohesive and effective execution of the PO&T Asset Strategy & Tactical Plan.

Act as the liaison and representative for PO&T on R&D Program teams and PDC teams, fostering collaboration and communication between R&D, Commercial, and PO&T to support asset(s).

Pro-actively address and manage conflicts related to the Asset Strategy in consultation with the PO&T Governance Committee, ensuring that PO&T Line Functions' priorities are balanced with the needs of the Asset Strategy.

Track and assess asset-related impacts on financial metrics such as COGS, E&O, and OPEX, and work with PO&T Line Functions to develop strategies for improvement.

Develop business cases for significant Asset initiatives and secure endorsement and approval from the PO&T Governance Committee.

Qualifications

BS or equivalent in Sciences/Eng with an advanced degree (MS, PhD, MBA) preferred in a relevant biopharmaceutical discipline

Minimum of 12 years experience with a focus on matrix management.

Track record of effective matrix leadership experience in the setting of program teams across the full product life cycle, e.g., (CMC) PO&T line functions sub-teams or other cross-functional teams operating in a matrix environment ideally across an organization

Alliance management experience, preferably global; understanding of business contracts and management

Experience with CMC, supply chain, or LCM development extending from IND to NDA/BLA, including a solid understanding of global registration processes. Technical expertise in a relevant biopharmaceutical development discipline

Experience in healthcare/biotech/pharmaceutical industry with a demonstrated understanding of cross-functional interdependencies (i.e., R&D, commercial, technical development, regulatory)

Excellent strategic, political, organizational, and relationship development skills

Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, influence without authority a strategic direction; ability to effectively leverage and develop diverse perspectives and ideas from matrix teams and others.

Excellent communication, negotiation, problem solving and decision-making abilities

Demonstrated ability to identify critical program risks and develop mitigation plans – strategic or tactical to mitigate risk, costs, and reputation of Biogen.

Who You Are

You are a seasoned leader with in-depth experience in drug development, supply chain or manufacturing. You will be part of ADPM and lead teams representing PO&T disciplines and maintain critical partnerships with relevant program R&D and/or product commercial leaders. You will be instrumental in leading and facilitating key aspects of the PO&T vision including Influence & Collaborations through engagement with/oversight of collaborations and interface with BD and External Innovation; Data Access and Connectivity by driving best practices for resource management/forecasting decision gates and associated knowledge management initiatives.

Why This Role

This role offers a unique opportunity to:

Own and shape asset strategy at a critical stage of the lifecycle

Operate at the intersection of science, operations, and commercial value

Influence enterprise-level decisions and portfolio outcomes

Lead in a highly visible, cross-functional environment

Job Level: Management

Additional Information

The base compensation range for this role is: $163,000.00-$225,000.00

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 Biogen.

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.