Executive Director, Development Asset Lead
Biogen
Summary
As the Executive Director of Development Asset Leadership at Biogen, you will accelerate scientific promise into patient impact by shaping the strategy, execution, and success of a diverse portfolio of innovative therapies spanning multiple therapeutic areas and modalities. This role is ideal for a seasoned development leader who thrives at the intersection of science, strategy, and people leadership.
Job description
What You'll Do
- Lead and develop a team of Development Asset Leads, provide strategic oversight for optimized program optionality
- Establish and promote best practices for leadership of matrixed teams and efficient communication of portfolio value, risk, and cost
- Guide teams through critical development milestones including IND-enabling activities, first-in-human studies, proof-of-concept generation, and lifecycle planning
- Guide teams in developing program integrated asset plans, optimizing value creation and efficient execution
- Foster innovative approaches to accelerating development timelines while maintaining scientific rigor
- Ensure team drives accountability among functional team members, integrating functional level plans with overarching asset strategies while balancing scientific opportunity, risk, probability of success, competitive differentiation and resource allocation
- Represent assets in discussions with senior stakeholders and at portfolio governance forums
- Engage with stakeholders to support asset execution and portfolio decision-making, integrating scientific and business considerations
- Cultivate a strong team culture that facilitates effective planning and execution of asset strategies
- Contribute to the department community of practice to share insights and promote program synergies
Who You Are
You are a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of drug development and a passion for leading cross-functional teams. Your executive presence and enterprise mindset enable you to navigate complex decision-making processes, integrating scientific, business, and risk considerations. You thrive in matrix leadership environments, inspiring and mentoring teams to achieve challenging goals. Your communication style is authentic and adaptable, allowing you to effectively reach and influence diverse audiences. Resilience and servant leadership define you, as you persistently drive projects forward, even in the face of setbacks.
Required Skills
- Bachelor's degree required; Advanced degree strongly preferred (MS/MD/PhD/PharmD/MBA)
- At least 13 years of drug development experience in pharma or biotech
- Strong people management skills
- Proven track record of strategic leadership in cross-functional or portfolio roles
- Experience in creating and executing clinical development plans aligned to broader strategies
- Scientifically and clinically astute with strong learning agility
- Ability to understand competitive and business implications of emerging scientific data
Preferred Skills
- Deep understanding of Minimum and Target Product Profile concepts
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements for drug development and registration
- Experience in development and execution of early clinical studies for clinical proof-of-concept
- Experience managing development strategy within a highly complex pipeline environment
- Experience preparing assets for regulatory interactions
- Successful participation in NDA, BLA, MAA, or equivalent regulatory submissions a plus
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required
- Advanced degree strongly preferred (MS/MD/PhD/PharmD/MBA)
- At least 13 years of drug development experience in pharma or biotech
- Strong people management skills
- Proven track record of strategic leadership in cross-functional or portfolio roles
- Experience in creating and executing clinical development plans aligned to broader strategies
- Scientifically and clinically astute with strong learning agility
- Ability to understand competitive and business implications of emerging scientific data
- Deep understanding of Minimum and Target Product Profile concepts
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements for drug development and registration
- Experience in development and execution of early clinical studies for clinical proof-of-concept
- Experience managing development strategy within a highly complex pipeline environment
- Experience preparing assets for regulatory interactions
- Successful participation in NDA, BLA, MAA, or equivalent regulatory submissions a plus
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Life insurance
- Fitness & wellness programs
- Short-term disability insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- Sick time
- Paid maternity and parental leave
- 401(k) program
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Tuition reimbursement
Company overview
Founded in 1978, Biogen is a leading global biotechnology company headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializing in the development and commercialization of innovative therapies for serious neurological and neurodegenerative diseases. As one of the oldest independent biotechnology companies in the United States, Biogen has established itself as a pioneer in neuroscience, focusing on difficult-to-treat conditions where few or no treatment options exist. The company's portfolio includes groundbreaking treatments for multiple sclerosis, spinal muscular atrophy, Alzheimer's disease, ALS, and Friedreich's ataxia. With approximately 7,000 employees worldwide, Biogen operates through a global network that includes research and development hubs in Cambridge, Research Triangle Park in North Carolina, and South San Francisco, along with world-class manufacturing facilities in the United States and Switzerland. The company's commitment to scientific innovation is demonstrated by its Nobel Prize-winning founders and its receipt of the U.S. National Medal of Technology and Innovation. Biogen's patient-centric approach drives its mission to deliver transformative medicines that improve lives while creating sustainable value for shareholders and communities.