Sr. Director, US Alzheimer's Diagnostic Strategy and Commercialization

About This Role

In this pivotal position at Biogen, as Senior Director of U.S. Diagnostic Strategy and Commercialization, you will spearhead the development and execution of cutting-edge diagnostic strategies for Alzheimer's disease. You will guide the diagnostic approach encompassing blood-based biomarkers, imaging, and cognitive assessment tools, working seamlessly across various teams to ensure diagnostic innovation is seamlessly integrated into our commercial, medical, and access strategies. This role holds significant importance as it directly contributes to improving patient outcomes by enabling timely and accurate detection of Alzheimer's. You will be pivotal in shaping Biogen’s diagnostic landscape and ensuring our U.S. Alzheimer's portfolio remains at the forefront of medical advancements.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and implement a comprehensive U.S. diagnostic strategy aligned with Alzheimer’s disease portfolio goals.
• Identify gaps and opportunities in the diagnostic landscape for Alzheimer's, focusing on innovative tools like blood-based biomarkers and imaging.
• Shape strategies to advance early and precise diagnosis, supporting expanded patient population treatment.
• Collaborate with Market Access and Payer Strategy teams to define coverage and reimbursement pathways for novel diagnostics.
• Work with health economics and outcomes research to establish evidence for diagnostic utility and cost-effectiveness.
• Drive external partnerships with diagnostic companies and labs to promote adoption and guideline inclusion.
• Align diagnostic strategies with biomarker science and clinical trials through collaboration with Medical Affairs.
• Integrate diagnostics into market execution with Marketing, Field Teams, and Alliance partners.
• Partner with Regulatory and Policy teams to navigate diagnostic standards and regulatory requirements.
• Represent Biogen in diagnostic forums and industry consortia to advocate for Alzheimer's detection and diagnosis.
• Build strong relationships with academic centers, diagnostic innovators, and patient advocacy organizations.

Who You Are

You are an innovative thinker with a deep understanding of diagnostics and a passion for improving patient outcomes in Alzheimer's disease. Your ability to collaborate and influence across diverse stakeholders is matched by your strategic vision and execution prowess. You thrive in a dynamic environment and are driven by the opportunity to shape the future of diagnostic strategies. Your entrepreneurial mindset and exceptional communication skills enable you to lead with confidence and inspire those around you.

Required Skills

• Advanced degree preferred (PhD, PharmD, MD, or MBA).
• 12+ years of experience in biotech, pharma, or diagnostics, with at least 5 years in neurology, neuroscience, or Alzheimer’s disease.
• Strong understanding of the U.S. diagnostic ecosystem, including laboratory operations and reimbursement mechanisms.
• Proven success in leading market-shaping or diagnostic adoption strategies in complex therapeutic areas.
• Strategic thinking and analytical skills, comfortable working with epidemiology and clinical data.
• Excellent collaboration and influencing skills across internal and external stakeholders.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, ability to operate in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional communication and executive presence.

Preferred Skills

• Ability to work independently with strong organizational skills.
• Experience leading collaborative initiatives with alliance partners.

History of successfully managing multiple projects simultaneously

Job Level

Management

Additional Information

The base compensation range for this role is: $230,000.00-$316,000.00. Base salary offered is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills & experience, job location, and internal equity.

Regular employees are eligible to receive both short term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities, designed to reward recent achievements and recognize your future potential based on individual, business unit and company performance.

Benefits

In addition to compensation, Biogen offers a full and highly competitive range of benefits designed to support our employees’ and their families physical, financial, emotional, and social well-being; including, but not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
• Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
• Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
• A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an 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

Why Biogen?

We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.

At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about our DE&I efforts.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.