Product Development & Commercialization Lead, SOD1 ALS at Biogen in Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Job DescriptionAbout This Role The PDC Lead, ALS (Product Development and Commercialization) will lead the Global PDC team and serve as the single enterprise-wide point of accountability to drive long term success of Biogen's asset in development for SOD1 ALS. They will have an extraordinary opportunity to bring forward this novel therapy for the treatment of SOD1 ALS patients and lead Biogen's longer-term strategy in this disease area.The successful candidate will be a highly credible, and creative professional with the experience, energy, and vision to lead global PDC teams. As a highly collaborative individual, the successful candidate will be accountable for leading integrated cross-functional teams across R&D, PO&T, Medical, Market Access, and Commercial (among other functions) to develop and execute the global PDC strategy, PDCs annual operating plan, and develop and execute life cycle management priorities to enable sustainable market growth for the neuromuscular franchise across the globe.This individual will be accountable for collaborating with internal and external experts to drive innovative strategies to achieve product goals and will be looked upon to make sound business decisions and provide the needed recommendations to key stakeholders throughout the organization to achieve overall goals.This is a highly visible position, and the successful candidate will report to the Sr Vice President, Franchise Neuromuscular Head and be accountable to the EPR. What You'll Do* Lead the cross functional PDC team (R&D, PO&T, Medical, Commercial, Finance, and legal among others) to develop and execute on the product development and commercialization strategy* Serve as the single enterprise-wide point of accountability for SOD-1 ALS* Collaborate with regional and affiliate (G10) colleagues to support the vision and strategy to effectively launch this important therapy* Advance global regulatory strategies and pursue approvals while navigating the complexities inherent with this asset's clinical profile* Define and drive the business goals for the product by leading team to deliver high quality organizational, product, brand, and marketplace readiness strategic plans across commercial, medical and market access* Accountable for comprehensive assessment of competition and identification of opportunities to guide/refine the global strategy amidst rapidly changing market dynamics* Partner with Global Finance to develop long range plans, annual operating plans, and assess business opportunities* Develop and execute against lifecycle management plans (LCM)* Work with colleagues across R&D, Early and External Product Commercialization, Medical, and Finance among others to integrate this asset with the broader disease area strategic planQualificationsRequired Skills* 10+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry* Demonstrated ability to identify priorities, align strategic and tactical plans and drive team of direct reports and cross-functional partners to deliver results* Demonstrated ability to build relationships with key medical experts, patient advocacy organization, public policy makers, and investors* Strong leadership, planning and organization, analytics, decision making and problem solving skills* Excellent communication, coordination, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to effectively write and deliver presentations to executive leadership, internal and external professionals at all levels* Self-starter who functions well independently and within a team* Anticipated travel: up to 25% international Preferred Skills:* Commercial global or affiliate experience, preferably P&L ownership at the GM level* Prior launch, Lifecyle Management & rare disease experience. Experience with digital stakeholder engagement desired*Experience working directly with or in the R&D function* Strong clinical acumen with significant experience interacting with key medical experts and patient advocacy organizations* Substantial leadership experience across cross-functional teamsEducation:Bachelors Degree Required; Advanced Degree Preferred Additional InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.Why Biogen? Our mission to find therapies for neurological and rare diseases is a unique focus within our industry and this shared purpose is what connects us as a team. We work together to overcome obstacles and to follow the science. We are resilient as we strive to make an impact on our patients' lives and on changing the course of medicine. Together, we pioneer. Together, we thrive.PDN-976caf05-84b1-440a-a183-6fa9b2397ba1