Associate Medical Director, Epilepsy and Neurodevelopment at Biogen in Cambridge, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Job Description

About This Role:

As an Associate Medical Director focused on Epilepsy and Neurodevelopment, you will provide medical and strategic leadership for clinical programs in areas with significant unmet needs. This vital role entails advancing translational programs, particularly in rare diseases, through innovative clinical study design, execution, and comprehensive data interpretation. You will work within a multidisciplinary team, interfacing with management, medical community stakeholders, and global regulatory authorities. Your contributions will directly influence research-to-development decision-making, aligning with Biogen's commitment to transformative interventions. Situated at the crossroads of clinical science and strategic planning, you will be integral to shaping the future of Biogen's impact in neuroscience.

What You'll Do:

• Lead medical and strategic planning for neurodevelopment and epilepsy programs


• Collaborate with biologists and pre-clinical scientists to prioritize targets and inform clinical plans


• Integrate scientific rationale and regulatory requirements into the Integrated Development Plan (IDP)


• Design proof-of-concept studies with clear hypotheses and aggressive development timelines


• Foster relationships with Commercial, Research, Regulatory, Clinical Operations, Drug Safety, and Statistics teams


• Promote a productive and respectful team culture, leading by example and influence


• Contribute to strategic initiatives and Business Development activities within Clinical Development


• Maintain flexibility to work across different disease areas as needed


• Travel for business needs, including site visits and scientific conferences

Who You Are:

You are an experienced professional with a blend of clinical and translational research expertise, ready to take on a leadership role in advancing medical solutions for epilepsy and neurodevelopmental disorders. You thrive in a multi-disciplinary and highly matrixed environment, demonstrating excellent communication and organizational skills. As a natural leader, you navigate team dynamics with ease, fostering collaboration and driving progress through both direct leadership and influential prowess. Adaptable and analytical, you are committed to the pursuit of excellence in your field and are prepared to contribute to various strategic and developmental initiatives at Biogen.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• MD leading a clinical trial in neuroscience (subspecialty training in Genetics, Neurology, Epilepsy, and EEG preferred) or a PhD degree leading a clinical trial in neuroscience plus 3-5 years of industry experience


• 3-5 years of clinical and/or translational research experience with a track record of independent research success


• Demonstrated leadership and team-building skills in a multi-disciplinary setting


• 10-15% travel

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with global regulatory standards and clinical operations

Additional Information

The base salary range for this position is $170,000.00 - $285,000.00. Base salary offered is determined though an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills & experience, job location, and internal equity. 

Regular employees are eligible to receive both short term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities, designed to reward recent achievements and recognize your future potential based on individual, business unit and company performance.  

In addition to compensation, Biogen offers a full and highly competitive range of benefits designed to support our employees and their families' physical, financial, emotional, and social well-being; including, but not limited to: 

*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 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 

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.