Senior Medical Director, Clinical Development - Neuromuscular Development Unit

About This Role

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Medical Director to drive the clinical development strategy for Friedreich’s Ataxia (FA).

Initial responsibilities will focus on the pediatric development plan and other life-cycle management activities for our rare disease product, the first approved treatment for Friedreich’s ataxia.

This individual will serve as the Clinical Development Lead on the Product Development and Commercialization team, and support business development activities for FA.

This role will report to the Head of the Neuromuscular Development Unit.

Location : as per our local hybrid HR policy based in Baar, Switzerland

Who you are

Prior experience engaging with regulators and / or payors and building and maintaining relationships with KMEs. Ability to manage multiple projects and take initiative to solve complex & challenging problems being a great communicator.

Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with 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 addressed.

Qualifications

• Education : MD, PhD (life sciences), or PharmD
• Minimum of 7 years of pharmaceutical industry experience
• Relevant experience in the neuromuscular and / or rare disease field
• Prior experience engaging with regulators and / or payors and building and maintaining relationships with KMEs
• Ability to manage multiple projects and take initiative to solve complex & challenging problems
• Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with 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 addressed.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills to include presentations
• Fluency in English, other languages a plus

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.

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