Senior Director, Device Development- Product Delivery Solutions

About This Role:

As the Senior Director of Device Development within Product Delivery Solutions, you will play a pivotal role in leading the selection, technical development, and lifecycle management of device drug delivery platforms. Primarily focused on drug-device combination product development such as prefilled syringes, autoinjectors, and on-body delivery systems, you will advance both novel and platform-based technologies from concept through commercialization. By driving collaborations and innovation, you will enhance patient experiences, clinical performance, and competitive positioning of Biogen's multi-modality portfolio of therapeutic assets and indications. Among other routes of administration, you will own the subcutaneous device technical development and device related risk management strategy across various programs, influencing enterprise investment decisions and ensuring the organization remains competitive in the subcutaneous and home-use ecosystem.

Your leadership will span a multidisciplinary engineering organization, expanding computational modeling capability, overseeing prototyping and device development laboratories to foster trouble shooting, iterative design and scalable platforms. Your role will be instrumental in shaping cross-functional combination product architecture, championing patient-centric innovations, and ensuring operational rigor within the global clinical, quality and regulatory frameworks.

This is a hybrid role to be based at our Headquarters in Cambridge, MA.

What You'll Do:

• Define and execute the end-to-end strategy for drug-device combination product development aligned to portfolio goals, inclusive of concept, clinical, commercial and lifecycle management of combination product presentation
• Influence and translate early molecule needs into device roadmaps and delivery strategies with an emphasis on subcutaneous delivery.
• Own technical execution of design control process with hands-on leadership of prototyping, verification and validation activities.
• Lead root cause investigations, deviations and CAPAs
• Solve complex technical challenges in drug-device integration and delivery performance to ensure robust device performance, reliability and manufacturability.
• Ensure integration of drug product and device components to drive system-level architecture and interface definition.
• Lead and develop multidisciplinary engineering teams that serve as device subject matter experts and are both external facing to device manufacture and internal facing to combination product development teams to innovate and develop device solutions.
• Identify and mitigate technical, regulatory and supply risks through implementation of design and process risk controls, risk management and problem solving.
• Manage prototyping and device development laboratories to accelerate design and risk reduction.
• Drive robust, data-driven decision-making through model-informed development practices.
• Enhance Biogen's internal and external recognition in combination product development.
• Inform regulatory strategies and participate in regulatory meetings as needed.
• Develop strategic relationships with key external partners and stakeholders.
• Represent Biogen in external industry forums to elevate the organizational voice.
• Ensure alignment and integration in planning and milestone delivery across development programs.

Who You Are:

You are a seasoned leader with a deep technical understanding of the subcutaneous device landscape and combination product development ecosystem. Your technical expertise to ensure rigorous combination product design control process is complemented by strong knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements. You excel in developing and mentoring technical teams to solve complex technical challenges, communication and collaboration, connecting effectively with all levels of the organization. Your ability to lead teams through uncertainty and dynamic environments sets you apart. You are comfortable working in a matrix environment and possess strong emphasis on talent development and leadership expertise.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with at least 15 years of relevant experience. Equivalent experience may also be considered (MS+12 years of experience or PhD+ 8 years of experience).
• Extensive experience in drug device combination product development within the medical device and pharmaceutical industry.
• Ability to lead and influence across matrixed organizations.
• Deep understanding of root cause investigations, human factors, regulatory requirements, and device design controls.
• Proven track record of developing strategic device solutions and managing complex technical projects.
• Experience with model-informed development practices and digital twin simulation.
• Established external network within the subcutaneous drug delivery device ecosystem.
• Strong ability to anticipate business needs and inform device strategies.
• Strong communication and team-building skills.

Job Level: Management

Additional Information

The base compensation range for this role is: $225,000.00-$310,000.00

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-REQ23352

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-05-21T23:45:57