Associate Director, Evidence Generation, Global Medical Lupus

About This Role

Biogen is seeking a dynamic and experienced associate medical director to lead and support evidence generation activities for our Lupus clinical late-stage development programs. Through development, support and execution of a cross-functionally accepted Evidence Generation plan, the Associate Medical Director, Evidence Generation will lead the implementation of a cross-portfolio evidence generation plan and successfully deliver the plan using a balance between therapeutic knowledge, technical expertise, project and communication skills, leveraging and prioritizing internal and external resources as required. This individual contributor role supports a late-stage development program in SLE and CLE and reports to the Global Medical Lead Lupus.

What You’ll Do

As a leader in Evidence Generation, you will play a critical role in shaping and executing scientifically rigorous, impactful research initiatives that enhance our clinical data package and support the broader medical and commercialization strategy. You will:

• Lead or coordinate the design and execution of high-quality evidence generation initiatives, including Phase 3b and IV trials, real-world evidence (RWE) studies, and payer/managed care collaborations.

• Align cross-functional teams (Medical, HEOR, Clin Dev, Epi, Commercial) to ensure evidence strategies support key objectives and inform stakeholders such as HCPs, patients, PAGs, and payers.

• Ensure study compliance with internal SOPs, global regulations, and ethical standards throughout all research activities.

• Track and communicate progress, proactively managing risks, timelines, and mitigation plans to maintain transparency and accountability.

• Engage effectively across audiences, adapting communication to convey complex scientific concepts with clarity and credibility.

• Identify and pursue opportunities for innovation and collaboration, applying a proactive, solution-oriented approach to challenges and learning from outcomes.

Who You Are

• Strong-Proficient in Evidence Generation, phase 4 study design, collaborative research projects and HEOR disciplines such as e.g. comparative effectiveness, the ability to manage multiple studies and present them to stakeholders both within and outside Biogen.

• MD, PhD, PharmD, or comparable advanced degree in a scientific/clinical discipline

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in the healthcare/pharmaceutical sector with 3+ years’ experience in Evidence Generation Roles, including Real World Evidence (RWE)

• High degree of knowledge of global healthcare landscape, public health and industry trends, and regulatory and payer environment to accurately identify key issues and develop evidence generation strategies and plans to strengthen clinical data package

Required Skills

• Clinical experience and subject matter expertise in Immunology, Rheumatology and/or Dermatology

• Experience with medical launch as well as products at different stages of the lifecycle

• Previous collaboration experience with CRO preferred

• Strong working knowledge of global regulations as relevant to Medical Affairs

• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead and collaborate with regional and/or affiliate medical and cross-functional teams to ensure all activities are executed in alignment with global medical strategy and ensuring the insights and needs from them are known and properly addressed

• Ability to manage projects and take initiative to solve complex and challenging problems

• Excellent written and oral communication skills to include presentations

Job Level: Management

Additional Information:

The base compensation range for this role is: $183,000.00-$229,000.00
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.