Director, Global Scientific Society and Medical Community Relations Lead

Role Summary

Director of Global Scientific Society and Medical Community Relations leads the Global Medical Affairs team in immunology with a focus on lupus and nephrology. Responsible for fostering and maintaining strategic relationships with medical experts, academic leaders, and professional societies, and for integrating insights into Biogen’s strategic priorities. Collaborates with the VP of Global Medical Immunology and cross-functional teams to reflect scientists’ voices in advisory boards, educational initiatives, and congress engagements.

Responsibilities

• Build and expand relationships with thought leaders in immunology, lupus, and nephrology.
• Monitor contributions of key medical experts to maintain an understanding of the expert landscape.
• Recommend experts for advisory boards and collaborative initiatives.
• Develop ethical engagement plans to foster sustained interactions.
• Conduct quarterly reviews of all engagements, sharing activity status and ensuring alignment.
• Lead engagement review meetings to capture activities and maintain comprehensive records.
• Coordinate face-to-face meetings at major congresses, including scheduling and follow-up.
• Maintain accurate documentation of all interactions in approved CRM platforms.
• Monitor engagement totals to ensure compliance with contracting limits.
• Partner across internal teams to align on engagement strategies.
• Capture and disseminate insights from interactions to inform strategic decision-making.
• Identify opportunities for Biogen involvement in scientific societies relevant to our therapeutic focus.

Qualifications

• Required: Master’s degree in life sciences, health sciences, or a related field (advanced scientific degree preferred).
• Required: Minimum of 8 years in pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical affairs roles with direct experience in KME engagement.
• Required: Ability to build trust and credibility within the scientific and clinical community.
• Required: Experience in managing KME involvement in advisory boards or scientific initiatives.
• Required: Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.

Skills

• Knowledge of lupus, lupus nephritis, immunology, rheumatology, or nephrology.
• Familiarity with emerging scientific and clinical trends in relevant therapeutic areas.
• Experience with KME mapping tools and CRM platforms (e.g., Veeva).
• Strong collaboration and coordination across cross-functional teams to align messaging and activities.

Education

• Master’s degree in life sciences, health sciences, or a related field (advanced degree preferred).

Additional Requirements

• Travel: 50% travel