Associate Director, Field Clinical Engineering
Yesterday• Flexible / Remote
About This Role:
As the Associate Director, Field Clinical Engineering, you will play a pivotal role in the Implantable Device Unit, supporting the Head of Device Clinical. This position is integral to the development and daily management of field clinical activities, leading the Field Clinical Engineering (FCE) team. You will be at the forefront, interacting with neurologists, surgeons, and other stakeholders, fostering robust relationships with investigators and key opinion leaders. Your leadership will be crucial in hiring, developing, and motivating the FCE team, ensuring a culture of accountability and professional excellence. By coordinating field operations and serving as a key contact for clinical issues, you will act as a bridge between clinical research, commercial sites, and internal stakeholders. Your collaboration with Device Development, Clinical, Regulatory, and other teams will ensure the successful execution of clinical trials, contributing significantly to our business objectives.
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This is a remote role and requires a commitment to travel up to 75% of the time.
What You'll Do:
- Lead and manage the Field Clinical Engineering team, providing strategic oversight and development.
- Cultivate strong relationships with investigators, proceduralists, and key site personnel.
- Serve as a clinical escalation resource during complex procedural situations.
- Deliver effective communication and translate clinical considerations into actionable guidance.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and support operational readiness initiatives.
- Facilitate collaboration with internal teams to incorporate field insights into study planning.
- Support clinical program objectives and contribute to strategic decision-making processes.
- Ensure consistent, high-quality field support and adherence to trial protocols.
- Guide real-time responses and troubleshooting to maintain patient safety and protocol adherence.
- Recommend updates to field procedures and documentation.
- Balance real-time site support with broader risk awareness and escalate concerns appropriately.
- Mentor and provide guidance to FCE team members to ensure excellence in field execution.
Who You Are:
You are a strategic leader with a passion for clinical excellence and a knack for building strong relationships. Your experience in clinical or field support roles equips you with the ability to navigate complex, high-stress procedural situations with confidence and clarity. You thrive on collaboration, integrating insights from various teams to drive impactful outcomes. Your commitment to professional development and operational excellence is evident in your leadership approach. Travel and remote work are not just requirements but opportunities for you to make a meaningful impact in the field.
Required Skills:
- Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 10 years of experience in a clinical or field support role for implantable medical devices.
- Demonstrated experience providing field support for intrathecal device use during clinical procedures.
- Experience working in compliance with clinical trial regulations, SOPs, and study protocols.
- Strong leadership and team development skills.
- Experience with cross-functional collaboration in clinical development and regulatory environments.
- Ability to mentor and guide FCE team members effectively.
- Proven track record of process improvement and operational readiness initiatives.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
Preferred Skills:
- Master's Degree in life sciences, nursing, or related allied health profession.
Job Level: Management
Additional Information
The base compensation range for this role is: $151,000.00-$208,000.00
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 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.
Client-provided location(s): Flexible / Remote
Job ID: Biogen-REQ22826
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-03-16T23:48:36
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- FSA
- HSA
- On-Site Gym
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Mental Health Benefits
- Fitness Subsidies
- HSA With Employer Contribution
Parental Benefits
- On-site/Nearby Childcare
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Adoption Leave
Work Flexibility
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Flexible Work Hours
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Happy Hours
- Some Meals Provided
- Company Outings
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Leave of Absence
- Personal/Sick Days
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation
- Sabbatical
- Volunteer Time Off
- Summer Fridays
Financial and Retirement
- Relocation Assistance
- Performance Bonus
- Company Equity
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Stock Purchase Program
- Financial Counseling
Professional Development
- Promote From Within
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Internship Program
- Leadership Training Program
- Mentor Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)