Medical Science Director, Nephrology Medical Communications

Company Description:

Biogen's West Coast Hub, based in South San Francisco, is specifically focused on transforming the lives of patients with severe immune-mediated diseases by developing novel targeted therapies with outsized clinical impact, faster. To accomplish this, we are seeking top talent to join us on our journey.

About This Role:

As a Medical Science Director within the Global Medical Affairs Nephrology and Transplant Department, you will spearhead the development of the scientific narrative for general nephropathy indications including IgA Nephropathy (IgAN) and Primary Membranous Nephropathy (PMN), ensuring the story aligns with the unmet medical needs and the mechanism of the disease. This pivotal role involves creating compelling scientific content for both internal and external stakeholders, including symposia at global medical congresses and educational materials for medical teams. You will lead cross-functional working groups to foster alignment and guarantee that the content produced is purposeful and coherent. As an integral member of the Global Medical Affairs team, you will contribute to the strategic direction of our nephrology portfolio and be a key player in advancing our narrative in the field.

• Lead the development of the scientific narrative across planned nephrology indications, emphasizing unmet needs, disease mechanisms, and therapeutic actions.
• Organize and execute scientific symposia at key global medical congresses, aligning with medical objectives.
• Develop scientific content for use by field-based medical personnel, including educational "symposia in a box."
• Create training materials for scientific and medical personnel, supporting onboarding and ongoing education in disease areas and therapeutic assets.
• Chair the scientific narrative cross-functional working group to ensure alignment across departments and the fitness of content for its intended purpose.
• Collaborate with clinical development leads, health economics and outcomes research (HEOR) leads, and publication leads to develop core scientific narratives and content.
• Manage external medical communication vendors, including reviewing and approving statements of work (SOWs) and invoices.
• Navigate complex situations to maintain scientific credibility and accuracy across all content developed for external use.
• Ensure scientific resources are appropriate for various markets/regions, taking into account differing regulatory and compliance considerations.
• Align content development with the core scientific platform, strategic publication plan, and global medical strategy.

• MD, PharmD, or PhD degree in a relevant life science field is required.
• 8+ years of experience in Medical Affairs, including experience in medical communications is required.
• Proven track record in scientific content development and narrative creation.
• Experience leading scientific symposia and educational initiatives.
• Exceptional project management abilities.
• Strong ability to work effectively in a matrix environment.
• Superior scientific acumen and communication skills.

• Demonstrated leadership in cross-functional project management.
• Experience managing external vendors and overseeing project budgets.
• Medical communication agency experience.

• 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