Director, R&D Business Portfolio Strategy Lead
Biogen
5 hours ago
Remote friendly (United States)
United States
Corporate Functions
What You’ll Do
- Serve as a thought partner and trusted advisor to the DU Head, providing strategic insight and counsel.
- Act as a proxy for the DU Head in enterprise forums and leadership discussions.
- Prepare and execute strategic engagements with Executive Leadership and other stakeholders.
- Manage and track commitments made by the DU Head to ensure timely execution.
- Synthesize complex inputs into clear insights and executive-level briefings.
- Partner with senior leaders to plan leadership engagements and communications.
- Contribute to strategic discussions and help shape DU priorities and direction.
- Develop agendas for DU meetings, focusing on critical topics.
- Drive alignment across Development functions by clarifying priorities and ensuring consistent messaging.
- Develop mechanisms to track progress on high-priority DU initiatives.
- Partner with senior leaders to integrate DU priorities into enterprise initiatives.
- Lead scenario planning to anticipate risks and opportunities affecting strategy.
Who You Are
- Strategic thinker who translates complex data into actionable strategies; high emotional intelligence and sound judgment to navigate ambiguity.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; collaborative style that influences without direct authority.
- Natural problem solver who synthesizes information to inform decision-making.
Required Skills
- Advanced degree in a relevant scientific discipline and/or MBA or equivalent advanced degree.
- Minimum 7 years’ experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, venture capital, or management consulting.
- Proven ability to operate as a senior advisor in complex, matrixed organizations.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including experience with executive-level materials.
- Strong influencing skills without direct authority.
Preferred Skills
- Experience in strategic planning and execution.
- Familiarity with cross-functional liaison and coordination.
- Strong background in operational management and executive engagement.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
- Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
- Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
- Minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and 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
- Serve as a thought partner and trusted advisor to the DU Head, providing strategic insight and counsel.
- Act as a proxy for the DU Head in enterprise forums and leadership discussions.
- Prepare and execute strategic engagements with Executive Leadership and other stakeholders.
- Manage and track commitments made by the DU Head to ensure timely execution.
- Synthesize complex inputs into clear insights and executive-level briefings.
- Partner with senior leaders to plan leadership engagements and communications.
- Contribute to strategic discussions and help shape DU priorities and direction.
- Develop agendas for DU meetings, focusing on critical topics.
- Drive alignment across Development functions by clarifying priorities and ensuring consistent messaging.
- Develop mechanisms to track progress on high-priority DU initiatives.
- Partner with senior leaders to integrate DU priorities into enterprise initiatives.
- Lead scenario planning to anticipate risks and opportunities affecting strategy.
Who You Are
- Strategic thinker who translates complex data into actionable strategies; high emotional intelligence and sound judgment to navigate ambiguity.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; collaborative style that influences without direct authority.
- Natural problem solver who synthesizes information to inform decision-making.
Required Skills
- Advanced degree in a relevant scientific discipline and/or MBA or equivalent advanced degree.
- Minimum 7 years’ experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, venture capital, or management consulting.
- Proven ability to operate as a senior advisor in complex, matrixed organizations.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including experience with executive-level materials.
- Strong influencing skills without direct authority.
Preferred Skills
- Experience in strategic planning and execution.
- Familiarity with cross-functional liaison and coordination.
- Strong background in operational management and executive engagement.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
- Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
- Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
- Minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and 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