About This Role:

Oversee the implementation and ongoing maturation of processes supporting preclinical portfolio prioritization and differential resourcing of programs within the Research pipeline.
Leadership and thought partnership for the implementation of risk identification and management frameworks for the Research portfolio and programs (e.g. heat maps, Chain of Translatability, preclinical risk register), working with stakeholders to ensure consistent use to support team planning and governance decision making.
Partner with the governance operations function in SPOQ to refine the preclinical governance operating model and ensure consistent use of portfolio management tools in governance decision-making.
Create and update preclinical portfolio summaries based on information and decisions from project teams and portfolio governance bodies.
Ensure that Biogen drug discovery stage gate documents provide clear guidance to teams on prioritized activities and reflect best practices for managing and discharging risk in the preclinical portfolio.
Lead or support other key strategic initiatives in Research related to portfolio strategy and optimization.

Telecommuting permitted up to 60%.

Required Skills:

Employer will accept a Master's degree (or foreign equivalent) in a scientific discipline, Business Administration, or related field and 8 years of progressive experience in the biopharma industry, in the job offered or in a Research Portfolio Management Lead - related occupation.

2 years previous experience in portfolio management, portfolio analytics, or portfolio governance.

Demonstrable experience with each of the following:

Demonstrated understanding of drug discovery and preclinical research subfunctions.
Processes for portfolio and program risk assessment and prioritization.
Communicating effectively with and influencing senior stakeholders regarding portfolio governance or management tools.
Successfully managing multiple portfolio management, analytics, or governance initiatives simultaneously in a dynamic environment.
Implementing the operational cadence of portfolio management, analytics, or governance processes.
Generating and implementing a plan for regular updates to communicate the status, timelines, and decisions of portfolio programs.
Familiarity with PowerBI, Tableau, MS Project, or other similar business productivity software for portfolio management, dashboard creation, and visualization.

Telecommuting permitted up to 60%.

Job Level: Management

Additional Information

The base compensation range for this role is: $159,000.00-$219,000.00

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.

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 onto learn more about our DE&I efforts.

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