Biogen
Job title:
Senior Medical Director, Global Medical Epilepsy
Company
Biogen
Job description
About This RoleThe Global Medical Affairs Senior Director, Epilepsy will be a strategic partner providing expert medical leadership to guide development, launch planning, and support for zorevunersen to improve meaningful patient outcomes. Zorevunersen is a late-stage clinical investigational compound co-developed with Stoke Therapeutics. You will build and maintain external relationships among medical experts globally and be accountable for the development and implementation of the Global Medical Strategy for zorevunersen at Biogen. In collaboration with the relevant medical and cross-functional partners (R&D, V&A, Commercial, Program Leadership) at Biogen and our alliance partner Stoke Therapeutics, you will ensure key medical insights relevant for data generation efforts and medical education strategy are understood and executed in a prioritized manner.Biogen’s priority is to continue to foster and enable a diverse and inclusive workforce – representing age, gender, sexual identity, race, ethnicity, Veterans, and people with disabilities – that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients who we serve.What You’ll DoBuild and maintain close partnership with key medical experts and healthcare providers to bring insights into the Global Medical affairs strategy.Provide expert medical input to guide clinical development, comprehensive evidence generation, and launch planning in Epilepsy.Represent global medical at alliance forums and governance meetings requiring medical inputs (e.g. Regulatory forums, R&D, safety).Develop and implement cross-functionally aligned medical strategies in support of clinical development programs and eventual launch planning activities. Lead high impact medical activities, such as advisory boards, medical education, and medical research projects.Review key manuscripts and publications, acting as primary sign off where needed.Identify and advance productive collaborations with external stakeholders including healthcare and patient advocacy organizations.Serve as a credible and trusted partner to our alliance colleagues.Create positive team climate in alignment with Biogen’s culture.Who You AreYou are a scientific and/or clinical professional with a passion for science and a deep scientific knowledge of Epilepsy & Rare Diseases. You are a strong communicator and collaborator, you keep patients, payers, and physicians top of mind in your daily work and collaborate to solve critical scientific and business challenges. You are willing to travel 25% of your time to engage with external stakeholders.Required SkillsAdvanced degree required: MD preferred, PhD or PharmD8-10+ years’ experience in Medical AffairsRelevant experience in Pediatric Rare Diseases & Epilepsy requiredExperience working on alliance partnershipExperience and expertise in developing, communicating, and executing comprehensive medical affairs strategyDemonstrated the ability to build productive collaborations with medical experts, and existing relationships in the Epilepsy & Rare Disease areasStrong working knowledge of US and ex-US regulations as relevant to Medical AffairsAbility to be agile, a self-starter, and comfortable operating at times in a setting of ambiguityExcellent communication skills: verbal (interpersonal and presentations) and writtenProven track record of delivering results that meet or exceed targeted objectivesAbility to travel 25%Preferred SkillsExperience with medical launch as well as products at different stages of the lifecycleDemonstrated ability to effectively lead and collaborate with global, regional and/or affiliate medical to ensure regional activities are executed in alignment with global medical strategy and ensuring the insights and needs from them are known and properly addressedAbility to manage projects and take initiative to solve complex and challenging problemsJob Level: ManagementWhy Biogen?We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. to learn more about our DE&I efforts.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.
Expected salary
Location
Baar, Zoug
Job date
Sat, 12 Jul 2025 07:32:30 GMT
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