Associate Director, Strategy & Operations Lead, U.S. Alzheimer's Franchise

About This Role

The Strategy & Operations Lead is a high-visibility role supporting the Alzheimer's franchise team to ensure effective communication and coordination among executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders, driving successful delivery on business objectives and launch excellence for the Alzheimer's Franchise.

Reporting to the Head of Strategy & Operations (Chief of Staff) of the U.S. Alzheimer's Franchise, this individual will be responsible for driving strategic cross-functional projects for the Alzheimer's Franchise, acting as an expert consultant to help advise and manage these projects to ensure strategic coordination in their execution. As an empowered member of the Alzheimer's Disease Leadership Team (ADLT), this individual will work closely with other leadership team members in support of overall franchise success. The successful candidate will synthesize data insights and work with cross-functional stakeholders to develop executive-level presentations to communicate launch progress internally (e.g., executive business reviews) and externally (e.g., investor relations events).

What You'll Do

• Drive strategic cross-functional projects for the Alzheimer's Franchise, and act as an expert consultant to ensure consistency and coordination internally and across the alliance
• Serve as a "strategic adviser" to the Chief of Staff and Head of Franchise on key initiatives and business planning
• Synthesize cross-functional data, insights, and status for executive-level updates on progress of key initiatives, and/or investor relations support
• Oversee US Alzheimer's budget from development through execution, working closely with Alzheimer's Disease Leadership Team (ADLT) and finance to strategically optimize spend throughout the year and ensure the franchise stays within +/- 2% of annual target
• Coordinate ADLT activities including management and facilitation of meeting agendas across various leadership forums
• Liaise with Biogen North America (BNA) Strategy & Operations leadership and Strategy & Operations peers from other franchises to ensure above-franchise coordination for key initiatives and investments.

Who You Are

You are a high-performing individual with strong strategic thinking abilities that thrives in a fast-paced, demanding environment. You have a demonstrated ability to manage complex workstreams and multiple priorities simultaneously within a cross-functional team environment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, MBA preferred
• 7+ years of experience consulting and/or leading large/complex programs and initiatives within biopharma companies
• Excellent interpersonal skills/ highly collaborative
• Highly experienced with writing executive-level memos and business reviews
• Effective problem-solving skills; agile worker who quickly diagnoses issues and acts accordingly
• Ability to cultivate strong internal/external network
• Strong operational skills; project/ timeline management capabilities

Preferred Skills

• Biotech/Pharma launch management experience and alliance experience
• Demonstrated ability to forge relationships, work in a hands-on collaborative fashion, and influence across functional lines both internally and externally
• Ability to roll up sleeves and take on challenges; whatever-it-takes mindset
• Resilient, self-directed, highly motivated, and passionate individual, with track record of consistent delivery on commitments
• Strong project management skills. Comfortable managing multiple and varied projects at one time, and prioritizing accordingly based on urgent issues
• Works with a sense of urgency, efficiency, and attention to detail