Biogen Posted August 26, 2026

Sr. Medical Director, Global Medical Affairs, CD38 Immunology Pipeline

Cambridge, United States Full time
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About this opportunity

Senior Medical Director, Global Medical Affairs, CD38 Pipeline Immunology

About This Role

The Senior Medical Director, Global Medical Affairs – CD38 Pipeline will play a key strategic role within Biogen’s Global Medical organization. Reporting to the Head of Global Medical Nephrology, Transplant and CD38 Pipeline, this individual will lead medical strategy for new, non-nephrology/non transplant indications for the anti-CD38 pipeline for other immune mediated diseases driven by pathogenic antibody production. The role focuses on shaping the medical perspective for pipeline programs by integrating disease‑area expertise, scientific insights, and evolving treatment paradigms to inform development strategy and long‑term asset positioning. The individual will work closely with Research, Clinical Development, and cross‑functional partners to ensure the CD38 pipeline programs are aligned with unmet medical needs and future clinical practice.

What You'll Do

Lead development of global medical strategies for the CD38 pipeline indications including evidence generation and KME engagement strategy.

Lead or contribute to the development of indication specific publication strategies and scientific narrative development.

Partner with Research, Clinical Development and Commercial to shape Target Product Profiles (TPPs) and medical differentiation strategies.

Maintain a deep understanding of competitive landscapes and evolving standards of care in the pipeline indications.

Engage with external scientific experts and investigators to inform CD38 pipeline strategy.

Collaborate across Global Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, and Commercial teams to integrate medical insights and provide sound medical perspectives for cross functional deliverables including market research.

Support internal governance discussions by synthesizing scientific and clinical information into clear strategic perspectives.

Who You Are

You are a scientifically driven medical leader with strong expertise in immunology, neuroimmunology or endocrinology and the ability to translate complex scientific insights into actionable medical strategy. You work effectively in cross‑functional environments and are comfortable collaborating with research, development, and commercial teams to shape pipeline programs and future clinical positioning. You are a self-starter who can develop and execute strategies with minimal direction.

Qualifications

Required Skills & Experience

Advanced degree (MD, PhD, PharmD, or equivalent) in a scientific or clinical discipline.

Minimum of 10+ years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry.

At least 5 years of experience supporting pipeline or early‑stage asset strategy.

Deep scientific expertise in immunology and autoimmune disease biology

Ability to synthesize complex scientific and clinical information into strategic medical insights.

Experience working in cross‑functional environments across research, development, and medical teams.

Strong communication and presentation skills.

Preferred Skills

Experience contributing to pipeline portfolio strategy or therapeutic area strategy.

Familiarity with early asset development (Phase 2+) and clinical trial strategy including Target Product Profiles.

Strong understanding of competitive landscapes and evolving standards of care in immunology.

Experience engaging with external scientific experts and academic investigators to gain insights to inform medical strategies. #LI-SM1

Job Level: Management

Additional Information

The base compensation range for this role is: $278,000.00-$382,000.00

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.

Job details

Seniority
Director
Function
Medical Affairs
Therapeutic area
Immunology
Location
Cambridge, United States
Employment type
Full time

How this role compares

Computed from every other active Medical Affairs role in our database, not just this employer's listings.

We currently track 222 comparable Director Medical Affairs roles across 51 biopharma companies.

222Comparable roles tracked
210Currently active
51Companies hiring similar roles
18Countries represented

Salary context

106 of 222 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function and a matching or adjacent seniority level -- not necessarily the same therapeutic area or country.

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Lowest disclosed · Principal Strategic Medical Writer · AbbVie $109,500/yr – $208,500/yr
Peer group range $159,000 – $392,100 (median $264,000)

Where these roles are based

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United States174
United Kingdom13
China's Mainland7
Canada5
Japan3
Germany3

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Seniority mix

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Director193
Senior Director22
Principal7

Therapeutic area mix

100 of 222 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

Oncology38
Neuroscience13
Immunology12
Cardiovascular / CVRM9
Dermatology & Aesthetics8
Respiratory7
Vaccines & Infectious Disease5
Rare Disease5
Gastroenterology2
Ophthalmology1

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