Director, Lifecycle Management Strategy - Rare Disease

About Friedrich’s Ataxia  For the first time, the FA community has the opportunity to change the course of the lives of people living with FA. Healthcare professionals (HCPs) now have an innovative treatment that is designed specifically to address FA, finally having the ability to help. Patients now have HOPE for a brighter future. It is also a key strategic priority on our path to return Biogen to a sustainable growth trajectory, as a treatment that is complementary to Biogen’s existing neuromuscular and rare disease portfolio. About the Role To support value creation, we established a Global Product Development and Commercialization (PDC) Team. Having made the first approved treatment for FA available in the US, Germany and more than 20 further countries to date, PDC priorities include geographic expansion and launch in collaboration with the affiliates/regions, executing a robust evidence generation plan and life-cycle management (LCM).   The role of this Director, LCM Strategy is to work across Research, Development, Regulatory, Clinical Operations, Biomarkers, Medical, Corporate Affairs and Regions as part of the PDC team. The LCM Strategy Lead will operate with senior leaders in each key PDC function and help to facilitate therapeutic area and asset growth in this highly matrixed environment. The role is based in Biogen’s Global HQ in Cambridge, Massachusetts.  What You’ll Do  Execute and evolve the disease area and asset strategy, for example the development and implementation of a Pediatric Program, new formulations, novel biomarkers, evidence generation, explore new indications, and other drivers of near- and longer-term growth   Develop a global KME management plan that expands PDC engagement for LCM feedback beyond the core group of experts the regions depend upon  Lead PDC strategic team to define the external communications strategy for FA, based on 360-degree view of the competitive landscape. Triage externally generated data for internal communication and guidance  Develop compelling business cases and engage cross-functional experts to develop investment recommendations for executive management endorsement  Drive the Disease Area Strategic Plan and Long-Range Forecast processes  Who You Are  You are a leader, a strategic thinker with the energy and vision to succeed in a fast paced and complex environment. You have experience and are passionate about driving positive change for patient with rare diseases. Based on your strong expertise in either R&D, business development, commercial or corporate strategy, your are used to drive and lead cross-functional collaboration at all levels and to influence and guide senior stakeholders.