About This Role

The Senior Manager, Medical Communications - Empaveli is a member of the Medical Omnichannel, Digital & Innovative Engagements Team and a part of the US Medical Affairs Function. This role is a strategic partner that helps inform publications and scientific medical communications in Biogen’s therapeutic area and pipeline to improve meaningful patient outcomes. Through development, support and execution of a cross-functionally Strategic Initiatives, the Senior Manager, Medical Omnichannel & Communications – Empaveli will ensure consistent, compliant and impactful communications via creation of publications, medical education content, congress activities, consult on data generation activities, and more. This individual contributor role supports the portfolio, but will be primarily focused on C3G (Nephrology) and PNH (Hematology).

What You’ll Do

• Contribute to the development of successful and compliant execution of the Medical Omnichannel & Communications strategy, including publications (abstracts, posters, manuscripts), congresses (medical booth, symposia), digital content, omnichannel tactics, and Field Medical materials. 
• Serve as a key US Medical contact and collaborative partner for important cross-functional partners (e.g. US Field Medical, Medical Directors Office, Global Medical, Clinical Development, Epidemiology, Pharmacovigilance, Commercial, Market Access). 
• Lead and/or oversee the development/adaptation of medical materials consistent with DSMR/PRC requirements (e.g. presentations, training materials, medical briefs and talking points) for internal colleagues as well as proactive and reactive resources for use in engagements with external stakeholders. 
• Advocate for and deploy leading edge omnichannel tactics aligned to best practices and therapeutic area strategy objectives.
• Bring together omnichannel and communications insights, alongside other Medical Affairs functions, to make data-driven decisions aligned to medical strategy.  

Who You Are

You are highly adaptable and action oriented. You are a strong collaborator, skilled in communications best practices, have a strategic mindset, and are self-motivated. 

Required Skills

• PharmD, MD, PhD, DNP, or comparable advanced clinical degree is required. 
• 2+ years of pharmaceutical industry experience, including prior work in Medical Affairs or Medical/Scientific Communications, is required. Substitution of industry work with relevant clinical practice experience may be considered. 
• Experience with medical technical writing and developing medical field materials is required. 

Preferred Skills

• Clinical experience and subject matter expertise in one or more of the respective therapeutic areas is optimal (Nephrology, Hematology). 
• Strong working knowledge of US regulations as relevant to Medical Affairs.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead and collaborate with global, regional and/or affiliate medical. 
• Ability to manage multiple projects and take initiative to solve complex and challenging problems .
• Effective communicator in both written and oral mediums to include presentations.  

Why Biogen?

Our mission to find therapies for neurological and rare diseases is a unique focus within our industry and this shared purpose is what connects us as a team. We work together to overcome obstacles and to follow the science. We are resilient as we strive to make an impact on our patients’ lives and on changing the course of medicine. Together, we pioneer. Together, we thrive.

Additional Information

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.