Chief of Staff, Research
Biogen
20 days ago
Remote friendly (Cambridge, MA)
United States
Corporate Functions
Responsibilities:
- Serve as a trusted advisor to the Head of Research; provide strategic insight and counsel.
- Represent the Head of Research in enterprise forums and leadership discussions.
- Support external engagements with academic institutions, biotechnology partners, and venture capital firms.
- Manage Head of Research commitments; ensure disciplined follow-through and execution.
- Synthesize complex inputs into executive-level briefings for decision-making.
- Collaborate with the Office of the CEO and senior leaders on engagement and communications planning.
- Contribute to Research Leadership Team strategic discussions; shape Research priorities.
- Drive alignment across Research functions; clarify priorities and ensure consistent execution.
- Develop mechanisms to track progress on high-priority Research initiatives.
- Foster a collaborative Research culture emphasizing transparency and accountability.
- Partner with senior leaders across functions to integrate Research priorities into enterprise initiatives.
- Support organizational planning and change leadership related to Research priorities.
- Lead scenario planning and analyses to anticipate risks and opportunities.
- Stay connected with Research leaders to surface emerging issues or opportunities.
Required Skills/Qualifications:
- Advanced degree in a relevant scientific discipline and/or MBA (or equivalent).
- 8+ years relevant experience (biotech/pharma and/or top-tier consulting) advising senior (EVP/C-suite) leaders.
- Demonstrated experience in biotech, pharmaceutical, venture capital, or management consulting environments.
- Proven ability to operate as a senior advisor in complex, matrixed organizations.
- Strong strategic thinking with execution discipline; exceptional written/verbal communication.
- High emotional intelligence and sound judgment; strong influencing and collaborative leadership.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience in drug discovery and development.
- Scenario planning and forward-looking analyses.
- Ability to foster an inclusive, transparent culture.
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision & Life insurances; Fitness & Wellness reimbursement.
- Short- and Long-Term Disability; 15+ days paid vacation with end-of-year shutdown (Dec 26–Dec 31).
- Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 personal significance days; 80 hours sick time/year.
- Paid Maternity and Parental Leave; 401(k) with company match.
- Employee stock purchase plan; tuition reimbursement up to $10,000/year; Employee Resource Groups participation.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to the Head of Research; provide strategic insight and counsel.
- Represent the Head of Research in enterprise forums and leadership discussions.
- Support external engagements with academic institutions, biotechnology partners, and venture capital firms.
- Manage Head of Research commitments; ensure disciplined follow-through and execution.
- Synthesize complex inputs into executive-level briefings for decision-making.
- Collaborate with the Office of the CEO and senior leaders on engagement and communications planning.
- Contribute to Research Leadership Team strategic discussions; shape Research priorities.
- Drive alignment across Research functions; clarify priorities and ensure consistent execution.
- Develop mechanisms to track progress on high-priority Research initiatives.
- Foster a collaborative Research culture emphasizing transparency and accountability.
- Partner with senior leaders across functions to integrate Research priorities into enterprise initiatives.
- Support organizational planning and change leadership related to Research priorities.
- Lead scenario planning and analyses to anticipate risks and opportunities.
- Stay connected with Research leaders to surface emerging issues or opportunities.
Required Skills/Qualifications:
- Advanced degree in a relevant scientific discipline and/or MBA (or equivalent).
- 8+ years relevant experience (biotech/pharma and/or top-tier consulting) advising senior (EVP/C-suite) leaders.
- Demonstrated experience in biotech, pharmaceutical, venture capital, or management consulting environments.
- Proven ability to operate as a senior advisor in complex, matrixed organizations.
- Strong strategic thinking with execution discipline; exceptional written/verbal communication.
- High emotional intelligence and sound judgment; strong influencing and collaborative leadership.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience in drug discovery and development.
- Scenario planning and forward-looking analyses.
- Ability to foster an inclusive, transparent culture.
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision & Life insurances; Fitness & Wellness reimbursement.
- Short- and Long-Term Disability; 15+ days paid vacation with end-of-year shutdown (Dec 26–Dec 31).
- Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 personal significance days; 80 hours sick time/year.
- Paid Maternity and Parental Leave; 401(k) with company match.
- Employee stock purchase plan; tuition reimbursement up to $10,000/year; Employee Resource Groups participation.