Director, Global Launch Excellence, Nephrology

About This Role

Biogen is preparing to launch an asset currently in development across multiple Nephrology indications. As the Director, Global Launch Excellence, Nephrology, you will collaborate with and guide cross-functional teams through key planning milestones to deliver impactful launch plans providing exceptional program management and developing launch frameworks that set the stage for future launches at Biogen.

You will be accountable for leading cross-functional matrix teams to develop and execute robust launch plans, engage with internal c-suite stakeholders to provide launch progress updates, build and enhance organizational capabilities for launch via new methods, tools; and maximize launch excellence know-how across teams to enhance and accelerate decision-making.

What You'll Do

• Collaborate as the primary Launch Excellence partner for the Global cross-functional Nephrology launch teams across Clinical Development, Regulatory, PO&T, Global Product Strategy and Commercialization and Global Medical Affairs guiding cross-functional teams through key planning milestones to deliver impactful launch plans
• Drive strategic and operational rigor in building and managing integrated launch plans including timelines, budgets, interdependencies and risks, that support product and company strategic objectives across multiple indications
• Lead Launch Team Meetings and work with indication sub-teams to track progress and drive launch accountability
• Act as an integrator for the functions, indication sub-teams, regions and key markets, driving clarity and removing barriers to enable the operational execution of launch priorities
• Collaborate with regional/key market launch leads to ensure world-class launches by defining launch plans that ensure organizational readiness and right-level resource allocation with clear processes, frameworks and touchpoints for knowledge transfer, best-practice sharing and handoffs
• Guide the team in identifying and mitigating risks, scenario planning, decision criteria, and milestone stage gates to ensure teams stay on track.
• Build and maintain tools to plan and track launch progress, enhancing team collaboration and agility.
• Ensure sound annual financial planning for pre-launch efforts, driving data-driven decisions and proactively identifying risks and opportunities
• Establish and track Launch Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Identify, communicate, and escalate program-wide interdependencies, issues, and key decisions to senior leadership and governance. Manage scheduled and ad-hoc program status reporting
• Coordinate the development of impactful presentations to facilitate strategic planning and decision-making, as well as preparing launch status updates for key governance committees.
• Foster a positive team culture through expert meeting facilitation, team health checks, collaborative and values-based decision-making, clear ways of working and team engagement.
• Facilitate After Action Reviews to identify and share key best practices and opportunities from launches
• Expand expertise and intelligence in Nephrology launches to elevate impact of strategic and tactical recommendations for launch excellence

Who You Are:

You are a highly collaborative leader who has deep understanding of the launch planning horizon from pivotal program endorsement to market introduction and the role of each function in launch planning and execution. You have proven success in leading cross-functional teams through world-class launches.

You have demonstrated strong ability to influence and manage stakeholders in a complex, matrix environment; ability to provide strategic direction to peers and leaders to drive towards result and managing stakeholder relationships. You have exceptional planning and organizational abilities to manage competing priorities and experience with implementing and leveraging project management tools and principles.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree; Advanced Degree preferred
• 10+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry with at least 3 years in strategic or tactical roles supporting launch readiness
• Proficient with MS Office Suite, Teams, and project management software
• Commercial global or affiliate experience
• Nephrology or rare disease/immunology experience
• Anticipated travel: up to 15% international

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in launch excellence or other enterprise-wide roles
• Strategic and marketing/commercial consulting experience in healthcare

Job Level: Management

Additional Information

The base compensation range for this role is: $196,000.00-$270,000.00

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): Cambridge, MA

Job ID: Biogen-REQ22178

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-12-18T23:59:14