Biogen Idec Cambridge , MA 02138
Posted 2 weeks ago
Company DescriptionJob Description
The Sr. Director, Portfolio Strategy, Planning and Process Innovation, Business Intelligence & Operations (BI&O) role is an important member of the BI&O leadership team and is responsible for ensuring that the team is best positioned to deliver on its strategy and business priorities. Reporting directly to the SVP of BI&O, this role is accountable for the BI&O wide strategy, optimizing BI&O internal operations and communications, driving effective decision making, and leading and/or supporting the coordination and execution of strategic initiatives across the teams.
This role will be a key contributor to the BI&O leadership team, driving strategic projects, providing oversight and guidance, and mitigating risk in partnership with BI&O LT members and their teams. The role will drive continued operational excellence and process improvement through resource optimization and management, identifying opportunities for vendor optimization and/or transition to our global service center.
This role requires an individual who can clarify roles and responsibilities and drive accountability to achieve team success. This is a high impact role that requires one to lead through influence, successfully navigate a cross-functional and matrixed environment, and manage competing priorities from multiple stakeholders across both BI&O and Biogen North America (BNA).
What You'll Do
Strategy and roadmap for the evolution of all functions within BIO to modernize and innovate over the coming years for competitive advantage. Identify capabilities and support evaluation of vendor platforms and solutions aligned with BIO LT functions and liaise with Innovation team to pull through or provide innovation projects.
Strategy, Priorities, Scorecard and KPIs
o Be a trusted strategic partner to the SVP of BI&O, including proactively highlighting business critical risks/opportunities, and planning/overseeing critical organizational, financial, and operational activities.
o Oversee and manage the flow of information/key decisions within BI&O and across functions
o Responsible for strategic meeting management and communications including creating presentations and memos for BNA Leadership Team, CEO & Executive Team, and Board of Directors.
Qualifications
Required Skills:
15+ years' experience in strategy and operations consulting and/or leading large and complex programs and initiatives in Healthcare, Life sciences, Pharma or Biotech
Experience in brand and commercial strategy, particularly launches in Neuroscience or Rare disease and/or experience in commercial operations and insights & analytics functional domain
Excellent written and oral storytelling and communication skills, particularly distilling complex or broad topics into executive level strategic comms including facilitating and leading executive discussions
Able to lead, take charge, facilitate, influence and navigate high business impact discussions with multiple functions groups and leaders to land at solutions and sound path forward
Data and metrics driven with ability to drive creativity and rigor in KPIs including strong data analysis and budget management acumen
Ability to lead and influence in the matrix and cultivate strong internal/external network
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; highly collaborative
Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem solving skills
Ability to lead in fast paced environment and in ambiguous situations
Demonstrated track record of excellence and rapid growth, with an ability to balance multiple priorities
Strong operational skills; project management capabilities
Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred
Additional Information
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.
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