Biogen · 2 weeks ago
Head of Portfolio and Project Management, Biogen WCH
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$232K/yr - $319K/yr
15+ years expBiogen is a mid-sized biotechnology company committed to excellence and innovation. The Head of Portfolio and Project Management at the West Coast Hub is responsible for shaping and executing portfolio strategy, driving operational efficiency, and ensuring excellence across clinical programs.
BiotechnologyHealth CareNeuroscienceTherapeutics
Hiring Manager
Teresa de Leon
Responsibilities
Define and implement the WCH portfolio and project management strategy, aligning with enterprise objectives
Lead the Portfolio & Project Management function, influencing organizational direction and decision-making
Partner with WCH Chief of Staff and counterparts at Biogen HQ to maintain awareness of, and alignment with, corporate processes and initiatives
Lead the group in piloting and adopting WCH-specific versions of HQ processes and initiatives, including communication and knowledge-sharing efforts
Champion lean simplification, cultural integration, and continuous improvement within and across initiatives
Provide strategic support to the Development Therapeutic Area Heads and other leadership teams
Partner with Finance on and the Head of Strategy and Operations on the departmental budget and resource allocation across all portfolios and initiatives
Establish and oversee governance frameworks from IND through Proof of Concept and into pivotal, late-stage development
Ensure consistency in governance across all indications and programs within the WCH
Run high-level WCH Development governance meetings and ensure alignment with Commercialization Teams supporting the WCH
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing functional team of project managers, planners, and resource managers
Conduct performance evaluations and drive professional growth across the function
Drive organization-wide enhancements in methodologies, tools, and best practices
Foster a culture of continuous improvement at scale, both within the WCH and in partnership with HQ
Qualification
Required
Proven experience in biotech / pharma portfolio and project management at a strategic and operational level with ~15 years of experience
Demonstrated ability to lead transformation initiatives and drive organizational change
Strong financial acumen and experience with budget ownership and planning
Expertise in governance frameworks and decision-making processes
Track record of building and developing high-performing teams
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional leadership skills
Preferred
Master's degree or higher in the biological sciences or other related fields
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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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (100)
2024 (93)
2023 (101)
2022 (134)
2021 (104)
2020 (114)
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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