Director, Data Science & AI, US Commercial

About This Role

We are currently building our new Data Sciences team and are seeking to fill multiple Director, Data Science & AI, US Commercial roles. The Director, Data Science & AI, US Commercial (internally known as Biogen North America) is responsible for generating and delivering data science and AI capabilities to enhance the rigor of insights, across the distinct brands and therapeutic areas within Biogen North America Commercial. This role involves influencing business partners, leading the execution and interpretation of AI/ML models, framing problems, and crafting solutions, all while clearly and compellingly communicating data-driven insights.

This role is dynamic, fast-paced, highly collaborative, and covers a broad range of strategic topics that are critical to our business. To excel in this role, you must have a passion for data-driven problem solving, a strong background in data science and AI, and proven experience in leading and developing high-performing teams.

What You’ll Do:

• Accountable for leading delivery of capabilities such as Resource Allocation, Measurement & Attribution of market mix, channel optimization, digital analytics, predictive models, decision engine/next best action, and Gen AI products.

• Lead the development and implementation of data-driven solutions using advanced analytics and machine learning techniques, predictive algorithms, and AI-powered tools to accelerate execution excellence and enhance customer and patient engagement / experience.

• Create vision that enables the productization and automation of internally built Data science and AI solutions

• Manage and mentor a team of data scientists (internal and external) and AI experts to drive innovation and deliver high-quality results

• Influence end-to-end delivery of data science insights, from framing the business question, designing the solution, and delivering recommendations.

• Collaborate with Insights in developing a cohesive data science solution, IT to set up and deploy LLM ops and ML Ops environment and cross functionally to embed the value of DS and AI into workflows

• Stay up to date with the latest advancements in data science and AI and apply them to improve processes and outcomes. Represent Biogen as a thought leader in data science and AI at conferences, events, and industry forums.

• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across the enterprise, effectively communicating the value proposition of data science, and fostering a culture of using AI in decision-making.

• Ensure compliance with data privacy and security regulations and maintain high data integrity.

• Develop and manage budgets, resource allocation, and timelines for data science and AI projects.

Who You Are

You have a proven ability to prioritize and manage complex and innovative projects and establish vision and direction within a fast-moving, challenging, and energetic commercial environment. You are a highly collaborative and perceptive problem-solver with a demonstrated ability to synthesize strategic insights and drive innovation. You have exceptional and proven ability to influence, collaborate, and communicate with internal and external stakeholders at all levels. You are well known in the industry as an expert in this field and can elevate the team’s presence in reputed forums. You can be instrumental in attracting extraordinary talent and developing current talent. Champion of bringing innovation to the commercial and medical organizations.

Required Skills and Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in advanced analytics in US commercial setting, previous experience in a biotech / pharmaceutical organization, or in leading global management consulting firm

• Extensive experience in deep learning, unsupervised and supervised ML, AI techniques, Gen AI product development and Omni channel product builds, synthetic data, unstructured and structured data design for Gen AI products

• Minimum of bachelor's degree, preferably in engineering, economics, statistics, computer science, or related quantitative field

• Extensive expertise and experience with both traditional SQL and modern NoSQL data stores including SQL, and large-scale distributed systems such as Hadoop and or working in Snowflake/Databricks

• Strong experience with machine learning technology, such as: big data stack, Python, R, and visualization techniques

• Experience with pharmaceutical data sources such as IQVIA, SHS, Claims, and other syndicated resources; strong understanding of Patient/Claims data (APLD)

Job Level: Management

Additional Information:

The base compensation range for this role is: $204,000.00-$280,500.00
Base salary offered is determined through 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 paid 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.