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Sr. Project Manager, R&D - Biogen West Coast Hub

5 days ago San Francisco, CA

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.

Job Description

The Sr. Project Manager, R&D - Biogen West Coast Hub is a position accountable for providing strategic and operational drug discovery and development leadership across the West Coast Hub business unit portfolio, integrating drug development across all functions and translating strategy into execution to deliver medicines to patients.

What You'll Do

  • Ensure internal functional alignment, create and maintain integrated project timelines and scenarios, trac and verify completion of project deliverables and milestones, identify and mitigate project risks, and ensure timely communication to relevant partners via regular and ad-hoc status reports.
  • Collaborate with Project Teams to create and execute project plans and delivery of project milestones
  • Drive decision making and team effectiveness
  • Manage project team meetings
  • Collaborate with other West Coast Hub program managers and leadership to ensure alignment across the portfolio and indications

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Who You Are:

You work collaboratively with your global cross-functional project teams to progress the R&D portfolio. You ensure high quality project planning and execution of drug development programs. You are detail-oriented, can manage multiple priorities and tasks efficiently, and can adapt and thrive in a rapidly moving matrix environment.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Sciences or Engineering is required. Advanced Degree preferred. PMP certification is a plus.
  • Minimum five years of experience in an R&D scientific and/or R&D project management role is required.
  • Proficient understanding of R&D drug discovery and development processes, in one or more drug modalities, in the biopharmaceutical industry is required. Experience with late-stage development, marketed products, and/or managing collaborations is a plus.
  • Outstanding ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; ability to communicate to a broad range of stakeholders.
  • Commitment to a customer-first culture and motivation to solving complex problems and leading teams to success.
  • Proven ability to network and collaborate across multiple teams with flexible, positive attitude and ability to get results.
  • Proficiency with integrated timeline/gantt chart development and technical experience with project management systems & collaboration tools is a plus. (e.g. Planisware, Smartsheet, OnePager Pro/Express, MS Teams, O365 Sharepoint)
  • Regulatory/Filing team support is a plus.

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Job Level: Management

Additional Information

The base compensation range for this role is: $137,000.00-$184,000.00

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): San Francisco, CA
Job ID: Biogen-REQ21340
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-07-28T23:51:46

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)