Therapeutic Area Lead, Global Clinical Supply Chain
Yesterday• San Francisco, CA
About This Role:
As a Therapeutic Area Lead within Biogen's Global Clinical Supply Chain, you will play a pivotal leadership role in advancing our dynamic and growing clinical portfolio. You will lead the end-to-end clinical supply chain strategy for a therapeutic area portfolio focused on late-stage clinical development while shaping the future of how clinical supply chains operate.
Beyond operational delivery, this role is central to Biogen's transformation. You will help redefine how our clinical supply chains operates by harnessing data to yield new insights, establishing modernized planning approaches, and cementing new ways of working. You will directly contribute to the accelerating product-to-patient timelines and elevate supply chain performance across cost, quality, and service.
As a senior leader within Biogen's West Coast Hub, you will build and grow clinical supply chain capabilities, advance critical late-stage programs toward launch, and partner closely with Clinical Operations, Manufacturing, Quality, and R&D to drive integrated, forward-looking supply strategies.
This is a hybrid role (2-3 days in-office per week) to be based out of our office in San Francisco, CA.
What You'll Do:
- Lead end‑to‑end clinical supply chain planning and execution for multiple products within your therapeutic area, with a strong focus on late‑stage clinical development.
- Ensure uninterrupted clinical supply through robust, risk‑based supply plans that optimize cost, minimize waste, and meet quality and regulatory requirements.
- Set the strategic direction for your portfolio, influencing program decisions in alignment with enterprise and therapeutic strategies.
- Build, coach, and develop a high‑performing global team, fostering accountability, engagement, and career growth.
- Drive the evolution of clinical supply chain capabilities by standardizing practices, advancing Centers of Excellence, and leading continuous improvement initiatives.
- Champion digital transformation that replace manual processes with integrated workflows, enhance data visibility, and enable faster, better‑informed decisions.
- Manage financial planning and deliver against budget and performance targets for the therapeutic area.
- Serve as a senior PO&T leader within the West Coast Hub, strengthening cross‑functional collaboration, communication and alignment.
Want more jobs like this?
Get jobs in San Francisco, CA delivered to your inbox every week.
Who You Are:
You are a strategic, forward‑thinking leader who thrives at the intersection of operations, people leadership, and transformation. You are energized by complexity and ambiguity and are motivated by the opportunity to build something better: stronger processes, smarter systems, and more empowered teams.
You are known for your ability to influence across functions, develop talent, and translate strategy into execution. You embrace change, actively seek new technologies and data‑driven insights, and are passionate about improving how work gets done to accelerate impact for patients.
Required Skills:
- Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field with a minimum of 12 years of experience in a highly complex corporate environment.
- Prior clinical supply chain experience is required.
- People management experience and/or Cross-Functional Project Management experience.
- Experience within a global and regulated environment.
- Strong influencing and negotiation skills.
- Ability to anticipate risks and develop contingency plans.
Preferred Skills:
- MBA is highly preferred.
- APICS certification or Lean Six Sigma/Green Belt is considered an asset.
Job Level: Management
Additional Information
The base compensation range for this role is: $196,000.00-$270,000.00
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-REQ22879
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-03-21T23:47:18
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)