Senior Medical Manager

Job Overview

As Biogen embarks on its first launch in a new therapeutic area, the Medical Manager, Pipeline will serve as a strategic architect and scientific leader, responsible for building the medical function from the ground up. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape medical strategy, drive cross-functional activities and establish Biogen’s presence in an emerging field. The ideal candidate will combine strong scientific expertise with entrepreneurial spirit, strategic vision, and the ability to thrive in ambiguity.

• Leads identification of unmet medical needs and the development of medical plan for pipeline assets
• Drives evidence generation to contribute advancement of science related to therapeutic area of pipeline assets
• KME engagement to optimize scientific knowledge exchange

Provides internal education of pipeline assets to the employees

Job Description

Identification of Unmet Medical Needs and Development of Medical Plan

• Identify unmet medical needs for respective therapeutic areas based on scientific data, clinical evidence, KME insights, and evolving standards of care.
• Develop and implement local medical plans for pipeline assets, aligned with Global and BIR priorities.
• Lead cross-functional medical planning, ensuring integration with Clinical Development, Regulatory, Market Access, and Commercial teams.

Data Generation & Dissemination

• Lead local medical input into evidence generation strategy, such as real-world evidence, registries, and investigator-initiated research.
  • Identify and prioritize evidence gaps relevant to local clinical practice and payer needs for pipeline assets.
  • Collaborate with Global/BIR/Development teams to shape Phase IV and post-approval evidence plans.
  • Create scientific quality of study concepts, protocols, and key medical documents.
  • Responsible for the study execution
• Disseminate clinical study data at relevant medical congress to facilitate understanding of pipeline assets.

KME Engagement

• Manage strategic relationships with Key Medical Experts (KMEs) to drive medical strategy and evidence generation.
  • Identify the KMEs
  • Conduct focused, compliant scientific exchange to validate unmet needs and emerging treatment paradigms.
  • Conduct advisory boards and high-level scientific engagements where strategic medical input is required.
• Maintain a KME mapping and engagement plan aligned with medical objectives.

Scientific & Educational Support

• Provide scientific expertise and educational support to internal stakeholders.
• Interpret and communicate complex scientific data, publications, and clinical evidence relevant to pipeline products.
• Support medical training, scientific education, and disease awareness initiatives.
• Conduct scientific material review

Minimum Education Requirements

PhD in scientific discipline or equivalent scientific expertise.

Advanced scientific degree (MD, PhD, PharmD) preferred or equivalent scientific expertise.

Minimum Experience Requirements

• 3 years of working experience in Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, or related pharmaceutical roles.
• Proven experience in medical strategy development, evidence generation, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Fluent in English; local language proficiency required as applicable.
• Strong scientific expertise in immunology, or relevant therapeutic areas

Knowledge & Skills Requirements

• Strategic thinking and decision-making capability.
• Ability to synthesize complex scientific data into clear strategic direction.
• Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Mental resilience in challenging situations.
• Ability to influence without direct authority in a matrix organization.

 

Job Level: Management