Global Access Mechanisms, Governance & Strategy Lead

Role Summary

Global Access Mechanisms, Governance & Strategy Lead within the Worldwide Medical organization. Shapes and operationalizes Biogen’s global access strategy through a Center of Excellence focused on governance, capability building, and knowledge infrastructure for all global access mechanisms, including early, post-trial, compassionate use, and humanitarian programs. Drives long-term strategic planning and near-term execution to ensure access mechanisms are consistent, compliant, and scalable across geographies and therapeutic areas.

Responsibilities

• Develop and operationalize Biogen’s Global Patient Access Governance Framework, integrating ethical standards, decision pathways, and compliance requirements.
• Relaunch and optimize the Global Access Mechanism Governance Committee (GAM-GC), ensuring lean membership, clear decision rights, and escalation pathways.
• Harmonize SOPs and policy documents to support flexible, market-sensitive execution.
• Design and lead the Global Access Mechanisms Center of Excellence (CoE), including core principles, governance models, and content infrastructure.
• Translate a forward-looking blueprint/roadmap into actionable initiatives that build and mature Biogen’s global access capabilities.
• Define and standardize access pathways including enablement value and risk profiles.
• Build and deliver high-impact training programs to enhance access competency across internal teams.
• Create and manage a centralized repository of access-related content, including policies, templates, and best practices.
• Monitor capability maturity and define KPIs to measure progress and impact.
• Tailor access strategies to market archetypes and legal/payor environments.
• Integrate access planning into early clinical development to avoid reactive execution and establish clear exit strategies.
• Anchor access programs from regulatory submissions through reimbursement milestones to ensure sustainability and reduce risk.
• On-site engagement in the Cambridge office monthly to support priority meetings and cross-functional alignment.

Qualifications

• Required Skills:
  • BSc/MSc in a scientific, clinical, or health policy-related field
  • 10 - 13 years’ experience in biotech/pharma, with a focus on access mechanisms, policy, or medical operations
  • Proven experience in developing governance frameworks, Centers of Excellence, or strategic capability models
  • Deep understanding of global regulatory and ethical considerations related to patient access
  • Experience working in a matrixed, cross-functional environment
• Preferred Skills:
  • Background in medical affairs, value & access, or clinical operations
  • Familiarity with capability maturity models and organizational development
  • Exposure to global markets and diverse healthcare systems

Skills

• Strategic Execution
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Governance & Policy Expertise
• Content & Knowledge Management
• Analytical Thinking
• Adaptability & Learning Agility

Education

• Not specified beyond the required degrees (BSc/MSc in relevant field)

Additional Requirements

• On-site Cambridge office engagement on an ad hoc monthly basis