Head of Immunobiology, Cambridge
Biogen
June 29, 2026
On-site
Cambridge, MA
Clinical Research and Development
What You’ll Do
Strategic Leadership & Portfolio Advancement
- Define and execute a forward-looking immunobiology strategy across autoimmune and inflammatory indications, grounded in human disease biology.
- Drive programs from target discovery and validation through IND-enabling studies, ensuring mechanistic understanding and disease-relevant data.
- Partner with translational medicine, early clinical development, and external collaborators to accelerate high-value program progression.
External Innovation & Ventures Collaboration
- Source, evaluate, and advance external opportunities aligned with emerging immunobiology and therapeutic innovation.
- Collaborate with Business Development, External Innovation, and Ventures on partnerships, collaborations, licensing, and investment opportunities.
- Represent Biogen in the external scientific ecosystem (academia, consortia, strategic partnerships).
Team Leadership & Talent Development
- Build and lead a Cambridge-based team focused on immunobiology, translational science, and early innovation.
- Foster a culture of scientific rigor, collaboration, and inclusion.
- Mentor and develop scientific leaders and teams across career stages.
Scientific Expertise & Thought Leadership
- Lead immunobiology efforts by integrating emerging insights with therapeutic strategies.
- Monitor scientific/competitive trends to inform portfolio and strategy decisions.
- Publish and present to reinforce immunology research leadership.
Who You Are
- Strategic, biology-first leader with deep immunology expertise and experience advancing programs from early discovery into development.
Required Skills
- Ph.D. in Immunology (or related); 15+ years academic/industry experience.
- Proven success leading discovery and translational research toward early clinical development.
- Deep understanding of immunobiology and human disease mechanisms in autoimmune/inflammatory conditions.
- Experience building and leading scientific teams.
- Strong capability leading external collaborations and scientific diligence.
Preferred Skills
- Experience integrating biology with biologics, small molecules, or other advanced modalities.
- Familiarity with human-relevant disease models and translational application to patient biology.
- Prior external innovation/partnerships/venture experience.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances; fitness & wellness (reimbursement); short- and long-term disability; paid vacation (15 days + end-of-year shutdown Dec 26–Dec 31); company paid holidays + 3 personal days; sick time; paid maternity/parental leave; 401(k) match; employee stock purchase plan; tuition reimbursement (up to $10,000/year); Employee Resource Groups participation.
Strategic Leadership & Portfolio Advancement
- Define and execute a forward-looking immunobiology strategy across autoimmune and inflammatory indications, grounded in human disease biology.
- Drive programs from target discovery and validation through IND-enabling studies, ensuring mechanistic understanding and disease-relevant data.
- Partner with translational medicine, early clinical development, and external collaborators to accelerate high-value program progression.
External Innovation & Ventures Collaboration
- Source, evaluate, and advance external opportunities aligned with emerging immunobiology and therapeutic innovation.
- Collaborate with Business Development, External Innovation, and Ventures on partnerships, collaborations, licensing, and investment opportunities.
- Represent Biogen in the external scientific ecosystem (academia, consortia, strategic partnerships).
Team Leadership & Talent Development
- Build and lead a Cambridge-based team focused on immunobiology, translational science, and early innovation.
- Foster a culture of scientific rigor, collaboration, and inclusion.
- Mentor and develop scientific leaders and teams across career stages.
Scientific Expertise & Thought Leadership
- Lead immunobiology efforts by integrating emerging insights with therapeutic strategies.
- Monitor scientific/competitive trends to inform portfolio and strategy decisions.
- Publish and present to reinforce immunology research leadership.
Who You Are
- Strategic, biology-first leader with deep immunology expertise and experience advancing programs from early discovery into development.
Required Skills
- Ph.D. in Immunology (or related); 15+ years academic/industry experience.
- Proven success leading discovery and translational research toward early clinical development.
- Deep understanding of immunobiology and human disease mechanisms in autoimmune/inflammatory conditions.
- Experience building and leading scientific teams.
- Strong capability leading external collaborations and scientific diligence.
Preferred Skills
- Experience integrating biology with biologics, small molecules, or other advanced modalities.
- Familiarity with human-relevant disease models and translational application to patient biology.
- Prior external innovation/partnerships/venture experience.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances; fitness & wellness (reimbursement); short- and long-term disability; paid vacation (15 days + end-of-year shutdown Dec 26–Dec 31); company paid holidays + 3 personal days; sick time; paid maternity/parental leave; 401(k) match; employee stock purchase plan; tuition reimbursement (up to $10,000/year); Employee Resource Groups participation.