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Global Diagnostics and Disease Area Strategist, Alzheimer’s

Yesterday Zug, Switzerland

About This Role

The Senior Director, Alzheimer's Global Diagnostics & Disease Area Strategy, will lead the overall global AD diagnostic pathway strategy and disease area strategy for the Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Franchise. Significant collaboration is required across the value chain of subject matter experts and with the regions.

What You'll Do

  • Develop, recommend and direct the implementation of the AD diagnostic pathway commercialization strategies, working collaboratively with global commercialization functions and regional commercialization colleagues.
  • Direct the Alzheimer Disease and Dementia Franchise Strategic Annual Process.
  • Assess and recommend, in collaboration with cross functional partners, disease area strategies to realize the Biogen ADD Pipeline Strategy.
  • Orchestrate strong, collegiate and effective communications across a range of stakeholders including internal cross-functional and regional teams and external vendors, partners, or collaborators as it pertains to commercialization strategies and goals.
  • Direct the management of Vendor SOWs and budgets related to approved commercialization strategies, goals, and fiscal year budgets.
  • Evaluate competitive intelligence, landscape and market development related to the AD diagnostic pathway commercialization strategies to inform strategy evolution and revised recommendations to drive market growth and simplify the AD diagnostics patient care pathway.
  • Direct complex projects and programs associated with the role ensuring deliverables are on time and in line with contracted terms and business deadlines.

Who You Are

You are a highly collaborative leader who has experience engaging with external experts to integrate perspectives into disease area strategy. You have track record for strong cross functional commercialization leadership in global and market settings, turning strategy into action, analyzing complex information and breaking it down into simple workstreams and high value actions, and effectively leading cross functional teams through problem solving and creating clear recommendations to senior level governance.

Required Skills

  • Master's degree is required
  • 12+ years relevant experience in simplifying patient care pathways, disease areas strategy, pipeline strategy, pharmaceutical and/or biotechnology industry.
  • Previous industry experience at the global and local level leading cross functional teams is required.
  • Demonstrated history of directing strategies with on time and approved recommendations related to diagnostics pathway and therapeutic programs is a requirement.
  • Ability to manage multiple programs simultaneously with cross-functional teams and with external partners.
  • Working knowledge of Alzheimer's Disease diagnostics development, AD Patient care pathway and commercialization process.
  • Proven track record of working on collaborative initiatives with alliance partners.
  • Ability to apply good judgment within the team
  • Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

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Preferred Skills

  • Advanced Doctoral degree preferred
  • Alzheimer's development, launch and/or commercialization experience is preferred.
  • Experience in HIV, Oncology, Rare Disease or Cardiometabolic development, launch and/or commercialization may also be relevant.

Job Level: Management

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): Zug, Switzerland
Job ID: Biogen-REQ23082
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-04-16T23:50:21

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)