Executive Director, Early Immunology

Role Summary

As the Executive Medical Director for Early Clinical Development in Immunology, you will provide scientific and strategic leadership while overseeing Early Development asset-specific programs within the MSIDU. You will manage 2-5 programs, focusing on First-in-Human, First-in-Patient, and Proof of Biology, with potential to evolve into pivotal global regulatory filings. This role reports to the Head of the MSIDU and involves managing a team of junior clinical development colleagues. Your work will be vital in maximizing the efficiency and effectiveness of our R&D organization, positioning Biogen as a leader in immunology. By collaborating with research, biomarkers, and external innovation functions, your contributions will be integral to the successful transition from research to development.

Responsibilities

• Provide accountability and primary oversight of the execution of multiple MSIDU portfolio drug assets
• Lead R2D activities from clinical perspective and ensure successful First-in-Human and First-in-Patient trials.
• Deliver scientific leadership across trial level DU activities in partnership with various functions.
• Represent Biogen’s Immunology DU in external collaborations and events.
• Hold primary relationships in internal and external scientific collaborations.
• Act as the Immunology DU representative in business development activities.

Qualifications

• MD with significant clinical experience; clinical training in internal medicine is highly desired, and subspecialty training in Rheumatology or Dermatology preferred
• At least 10 years of clinical and clinical research experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of management experience and industry experience in clinical drug development.
• Extensive clinical or drug development experience in immunology conditions.
• Demonstrated leadership and team-building skills.
• Strategic and critical thinking in R2D transitions and Early Clinical Development.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving, conflict resolution, and analytical skills.