Biogen · 16 hours ago
Director, Global Launch Excellence, Lupus
Cambridge, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$200K/yr - $275K/yr
10+ years expBiogen is preparing to launch an asset currently in development across multiple Lupus indications. The Director, Global Launch Excellence and Commercialization for Lupus will lead cross-functional teams to develop and execute robust launch plans while guiding commercialization strategy projects.
BiotechnologyHealth CareNeuroscienceTherapeutics
Responsibilities
Collaborate as the primary Launch Excellence partner for the Global and Regional cross functional Lupus launch teams across Marketing, Market Insights, Medical Affairs, Market Access, Patient Advocacy, Supply Chain, Regulatory and Communications guiding cross functional teams through key planning milestones to deliver impactful launch plans
Drive strategic and operational rigor in building and managing integrated launch plans including timelines, budgets, interdependencies and risks, that support product and company strategic objectives across multiple indications
Lead Launch Team Meetings and work with indication sub-teams to track progress and drive launch accountability
Act as an integrator for the functions, indication sub-teams, regions and key markets, driving clarity and removing barriers to enable the operational execution of launch priorities
Collaborate with regional/key market launch leads to ensure world-class launches by defining launch plans that ensure organizational readiness and right-level resource allocation with clear processes, frameworks and touchpoints for knowledge transfer, best-practice sharing and handoffs
Guide the team in identifying and mitigating risks, scenario planning, decision criteria, and milestone stage gates to ensure teams stay on track
Build and maintain tools to plan and track launch progress, enhancing team collaboration and agility
Ensure sound annual financial planning for pre-launch efforts, driving data-driven decisions and proactively identifying risks and opportunities
Establish and track Launch Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Identify, communicate, and escalate program-wide interdependencies, issues, and key decisions to senior leadership and governance. Manage scheduled and ad-hoc program status reporting
Coordinate the development of impactful presentations to facilitate strategic planning and decision-making, as well as preparing launch status updates for key governance committees
Foster a positive team culture through expert meeting facilitation, team health checks, collaborative and values-based decision-making, clear ways of working and team engagement
Facilitate After Action Reviews to identify and share key best practices and opportunities from launches
Expand expertise and intelligence in Lupus launches to elevate impact of strategic and tactical recommendations for launch excellence
Lead strategic and operational commercialization projects within the Systemic Lupus Erythematosus indication including but not limited to: go-to-market strategy and model, market expansion opportunities, life cycle management business cases, congress sponsorship, and competitive differentiation planning
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree required; Advanced Degree (MBA, PhD, or equivalent) preferred
10+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry with at least 3 years in strategic or tactical roles supporting launch readiness
Proficient with MS Office Suite, Teams, and project management software
Commercial global or affiliate experience
Anticipated travel: up to 15% international
Preferred
Experience in launch excellence or other enterprise-wide roles
Strategic and marketing/commercial consulting experience in healthcare
Lupus or immunology experience in Rheumatology or Dermatology
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
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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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