Director, Global Scientific Society and Medical Community Relations Lead

Responsibilities

• Build and expand relationships with thought leaders in immunology, lupus, and nephrology.
• Monitor contributions of key medical experts to maintain an understanding of the expert landscape.
• Recommend experts for advisory boards and collaborative initiatives.
• Develop ethical engagement plans to foster sustained interactions.
• Conduct quarterly reviews of all engagements, sharing activity status and ensuring alignment.
• Lead engagement review meetings to capture activities and maintain comprehensive records.
• Coordinate face-to-face meetings at major congresses, including scheduling and follow-up.
• Maintain accurate documentation of all interactions in approved CRM platforms.
• Monitor engagement totals to ensure compliance with contracting limits.
• Partner across internal teams to align on engagement strategies.
• Capture and disseminate insights from interactions to inform strategic decision-making.
• Identify opportunities for Biogen involvement in scientific societies relevant to our therapeutic focus.

Requirements

• Required Qualifications:
• Master's degree in life sciences, health sciences, or a related field (advanced scientific degree preferred).
• Minimum of 8 years in pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical affairs roles with direct experience in KME engagement.
• Ability to build trust and credibility within the scientific and clinical community.
• Experience in managing KME involvement in advisory boards or scientific initiatives.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• 50% travel
• Preferred Skills:
• Knowledge of lupus, lupus nephritis, immunology, rheumatology, or nephrology.
• Familiarity with emerging scientific and clinical trends in relevant therapeutic areas.
• Experience with KME mapping tools and CRM platforms (e.g., Veeva).
• Job Level: Management
• Additional Information
• The base compensation range for this role is: $194,000.00-$267,000.00
• 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 tea

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Additional Information

About This Role: As the Director of Global Scientific Society and Medical Community Relations, you will play a pivotal role within our Global Medical Affairs team, focusing on the therapeutic area of Immunology with a strong emphasis on lupus and nephrology. In this crucial position, you will be responsible for fostering and maintaining strategic relationships with influential medical experts, academic leaders, and professional societies. Your goal will be to integrate these critical insights into Biogen's strategic priorities, thereby enhancing our contributions to the evolving landscape of immunology. You will work closely alongside the VP of Global Medical Immunology and various cross-functional teams, ensuring that the voices of scientific community leaders are reflected in our advisory boards, educational initiatives, and congress engagements. This role is ideal for a collaborative strategist who thrives on building connections and serving as a trusted ambassador to the scientific community.

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