Biogen · 1 week ago
Head of Research Project and Portfolio Management
Cambridge, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$200K/yr - $275K/yr
12+ years expBiogen is a mid-sized biotechnology company dedicated to delivering life-changing medicines. They are seeking a Head of Research Project and Portfolio Management to lead project planning, execution, and portfolio management practices, optimizing the delivery of their Research portfolio from early-stage discovery through IND filing.
BiotechnologyHealth CareNeuroscienceTherapeutics
Responsibilities
Establish and maintain a strategic framework for guiding Research portfolio composition
Drive alignment and clarity in Research portfolio strategy through regular reviews of portfolio composition, health, prioritization, trade-offs, and scenario planning
Oversee the implementation and optimization of portfolio reporting processes, tools, and analytics to enable transparency of program status, activities, timelines, and resourcing
Establish, lead, and mentor a team of exceptional project managers with skills tailored for discovery research through IND filing. Foster a collaborative, results-oriented, and supportive team environment, promoting knowledge sharing and continuous improvement
Provide oversight to ensure the development of high-quality project plans that translate project strategies into clear objectives, deliverables, timelines, decision trees, and resourcing needs for both internal research efforts and external therapeutic collaborations
Implement a robust risk management capability at the project and portfolio level
Foster a high-performance project team culture in Research based on accountability, data-driven rigor, agility, collaboration, and psychological safety
Cultivate advanced PPM capabilities and tools such as portfolio modeling and AL/ML-aided workflows, leveraging industry best practices
Contribute to organizational strategic planning processes through insights gained from portfolio performance and project trends
Build and optimize processes and best practices for project handoffs to the Development project management organization
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline is required; an advanced degree (e.g., MS, PhD, MBA) in a relevant field of study is strongly preferred
Minimum of 12 years of experience in portfolio strategy, portfolio management, and project management within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry
Comprehensive understanding of drug discovery processes, including target identification and validation, lead selection and optimization, pharmacology, and translational science
Demonstrated ability to drive strategic clarity and alignment on portfolio priorities
Proven ability to successfully build and scale a PPM function, including organizational design and process development
Strong expertise in project management methodologies and software, portfolio reporting tools and analytics, and decision frameworks
Demonstrated experience in applying AI/ML or other advanced computational tools for portfolio management or optimization
Demonstrated ability to lead, inspire, and motivate a high-performing team
Agile and adaptable to changing priorities and evolving information while maintaining a focus on results and accountability
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to engage, inform, and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization
Familiarity with external collaboration models and alliance management
Preferred
Scientific experience in neuroscience, immune-mediated diseases, or rare disease is highly desirable
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
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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
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