Posted in Pharmaceutical about 2 hours ago.
Type: Full Time
Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts
Job Description
The Director, Research Governance and Operations Lead is accountable for the implementation and improvement of strategic operations for key leadership and governance forums through which senior Research leadership manages the Research organization and its pipeline of drug discovery programs, ensuring that initiatives and processes are fully aligned and progressing effectively.
In one part of this role, the individual will act as the central point of contact for Research Leadership Team (RLT) meeting planning and management, establishing an operational framework for RLT that facilitates focus on the highest priority areas and effective discussion and decision making. S(he) will lead monitoring, measurement and reporting processes for RLT initiatives and actions.
In the other part of this role, the individual will have oversight and accountability for leading execution and operations for the Research Review Committee (RRC), the Research stage gate portfolio strategy and governance body. S(he) is accountable for definition and management of RRC agendas, managing meeting preparation and materials, driving crisp, high quality discussion and decision making within RRC meetings, and effectively communicating governance committee and portfolio decisions to leaders across the organization (both inside and outside of R&D). The individual will also be a strategic partner for enhancing and improving the overall Research governance model, and coordinating with Development governance to ensure a consistent and aligned approach to portfolio governance across the entire R&D organization.
What You'll Do
Who You Are
You're motivated by the opportunity to be in a highly visible, demanding role that shapes how critical portfolio and business decisions are made. You're not afraid to respectfully hold senior leaders accountable. You're able to seamlessly integrate a wide spectrum of information to anticipate the business need to address critical topics and plan effectively to enable meaningful discussions and decisions that advance organizational and portfolio goals. You have a strong and proactive customer focus.
Qualifications
Required Skills
Preferred Skills
Additional Information
Why 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. Read on 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.
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