Biogen · 4 months ago
Associate Director, Corporate Strategy, New Businesses & Integration
Cambridge, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$156K/yr - $215K/yr
10+ years expBiogen is a mid-sized biotechnology company committed to delivering life-changing medicines. The Associate Director of Corporate Strategy will lead commercial due diligence and competitive intelligence efforts, supporting portfolio optimization and capital allocation to drive the company's strategic direction.
BiotechnologyHealth CareNeuroscienceTherapeutics
Responsibilities
Lead commercial due diligence efforts on new therapeutic areas, technologies, and markets by conducting extensive market research, building revenue and operating expense forecasts, and developing market models ranging from structured scenario analyses to advanced probabilistic simulations (e.g., Monte Carlo) to capture the full spectrum of potential outcomes
Drive enterprise-wide competitive intelligence by conducting qualitative assessments of peer strategies, capital deployment, and organizational approaches, combined with quantitative benchmarking of financial, operational, and R&D productivity metrics to uncover meaningful insights and deliver strategic implications that inform executive decision-making
Support portfolio optimization and capital allocation by applying quantitative analytics — including internal and external benchmarking, resource allocation algorithms, and scenario-based sensitivity analysis — to strengthen decision-making under uncertainty
Drive organizational alignment by navigating complex, matrixed structures to build consensus across senior leaders, regions, and functions, developing business cases and investment recommendations—grounded in rigorous analytics and clear strategic rationale—to shape decisions at the executive level
Build internal capabilities within the corporate strategy team by embedding best practices in analytical methods, decision frameworks, and cross-functional collaboration, ensuring the function continues to evolve as a strategic and objective voice to drive decision making
Develop custom analog libraries that integrate internal performance data with external benchmarks to guide opportunities evaluations, scenario planning, and portfolio decision making
Qualification
Required
10+ years of professional experience ideally in Life Sciences, or at least 5 years of relevant experience in commercial, consulting, or strategy roles within the Life Sciences sector is required
Extensive experience leading commercial due diligence efforts with a proven ability to conduct rigorous market research, develop detailed revenue and expense forecasts, and build market models—such as patient flow models, structured scenario analyses, and probabilistic simulations (e.g., Monte Carlo)—to evaluate opportunities and risks. Skilled at synthesizing insights into actionable investment recommendations that shape strategic decisions at the executive level
Demonstrated ability to conduct comprehensive competitive intelligence at the enterprise level, including benchmarking peer companies' strategies, capital allocation, organizational structures, and R&D productivity metrics. Expertise in uncovering actionable insights through qualitative assessments and quantitative analyses, delivering strategic implications that enhance competitive positioning and inform executive decision-making
Extensive experience in applying advanced portfolio management methodologies—such as resource allocation algorithms, sensitivity analyses, and internal/external benchmarking—to optimize capital deployment and prioritize investments under uncertainty. Proven ability to align portfolio strategies with long-term corporate goals, effectively assessing trade-offs to drive strategic decision-making and maximize return on investment
Proven ability to distill complex analyses into clear, compelling and objective recommendations for senior leadership and board-level audiences. Strong executive presence and storytelling capabilities, with excellence in both written deliverables and oral presentations
A track record of navigating and influencing across matrixed organizations, driving alignment among senior leaders, and fostering collaboration across regions and functions. Skilled at balancing competing priorities and building consensus in dynamic, fast-paced environments
Benefits
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
Company
Biogen
Biogen is an American biotechnology company that provides therapeutics for neurological, autoimmune, and rare diseases.
Founded in 1978Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.5BKey Investors
JP Morgan
2023-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $1.5B
1991-09-27IPO
Leadership Team
Robin C. Kramer
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
Priya Singhal
Executive Vice President, Head of Development
Recent News
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