R&D Sr. Program Planner
Yesterday• Cambridge, MA
This position can work hybrid (within commutable distance to our offices in Cambridge, Massachusetts or Research Triangle Park, North Carolina). However, remote work may be available for highly qualified candidates residing within the United States.
About This Role
At Biogen, our mission is to pioneer neuroscience and transform the lives of patients. As a Senior Program Planner within R&D Portfolio Planning & Resource Management (PP&RM), you will play a critical role in enabling strategic portfolio planning across the drug discovery, development, and commercialization continuum.
This position serves as a key partner to program leaders, project managers, and cross-functional teams by developing and maintaining integrated program plans that support portfolio decisions, resource forecasting, financial planning, and executive governance. You will leverage Planisware and related planning tools to ensure accurate, real-time portfolio data that informs some of the organization's most important strategic decisions.
What You'll Do
- Create and manage integrated program timelines within Planisware across discovery, development, and commercial-stage programs.
- Partner with program leaders, project managers, and functional representatives across Clinical Development, Regulatory, Technical Operations, Quality, and other R&D functions to build and maintain high-quality program plans.
- Monitor and maintain milestone and activity dates, ensuring data accuracy and alignment across functional and integrated plans.
- Develop and support scenario planning and strategic portfolio modeling as program strategies evolve.
- Generate portfolio reports and analytics that support governance reviews, executive decision-making, financial planning exercises, and resource forecasting.
- Collaborate with Resource Management, Portfolio Strategy & Analytics, Finance, HR, and IT teams to improve processes, reporting capabilities, and data quality.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including activity-based planning, automated resource forecasting, risk integration, dashboard development, and enhanced portfolio management capabilities.
- Serve as a subject matter expert in portfolio planning tools and processes, helping maximize the value of planning systems and new platform capabilities.
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Who You Are
You are a highly analytical and collaborative planning professional who thrives in a complex, fast-paced R&D environment. You enjoy translating large amounts of cross-functional information into clear, actionable plans and are passionate about delivering accurate data that drives business decisions. You build strong partnerships across functions and are comfortable communicating with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Required Skills
- Bachelor's degree - Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related scientific discipline preferred.
- 5 years of experience in program management
- Must have experience within the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry.
- Experience supporting drug discovery, clinical development, or portfolio planning activities.
- Demonstrated experience with Planisware or similar project and portfolio management platforms.
- Strong understanding of project management principles, integrated planning, and timeline management.
- Knowledge of clinical development processes and key development milestones.
- Experience with data quality management, reporting, and analytics.
- Exceptional organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work in a dynamic environment.
Preferred Skills
- 3+ years of Planisware experience, including timeline template design and maintenance.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or formal project management training.
- Experience supporting portfolio governance, resource forecasting, or financial planning activities.
- Experience with scenario planning, portfolio analytics, and business reporting for senior leadership.
- Knowledge of activity-based planning methodologies and portfolio management best practices.
Job Level: Management
Additional Information
The base compensation range for this role is: $117,000.00-$156,750.00
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 Biogen.
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-REQ24359
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-10-15T20:23:31
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)