Global Commercialization Director, Nephrology

About This Role
As the Global Commercialization Director, GN, you will be responsible for shaping the commercial strategy and global launch plans for GN indications, including IgAN and PMN. This role serves as a key leader within the broader Nephrology Product Development and Commercialization (PDC) team, and will be accountable for driving long term success of GN indications for Biogen’s asset in development across multiple Nephrology indications.
You will be accountable for leading an integrated cross-functional team to develop and execute the commercialization strategy across GN indications and its associated annual operating plan, along with strategic priorities to enable sustainable market growth for the indications across the globe.
This position will be based in Baar, Switzerland.
What You’ll Do
Lead the cross functional team to develop and execute on the commercialization strategy for the GN indications in close alignment with Senior Director, Global Commercialization Lead
Deliver a commercialization plan that proactively shapes the market, ensures scientific exchange and relationship building, plans and executes evidence generation, enables engagement with the patient community and advocacy groups, and impacts public policy
Achieve a world-class launch by defining a launch plan that ensures organizational readiness and right-level resource allocation
Coordinate with PDC Lead and Global Commercialization Leads for other indications to ensure maximization of the overall value of the asset
Collaborate with regional and affiliate colleagues to support the vision and strategy to effectively ensure launch and patient access to this important therapy in markets across the globe.
Accountable for comprehensive assessment of competition and identification of opportunities to guide/refine the global strategy amidst rapidly changing market dynamics
Partner with Global Finance to develop long range plans, annual operating plans, and assess business opportunities
Who You Are:
You are a highly collaborative leader with a strong background in nephrology who has experience engaging with customers including key medical experts, prescribers, patient advocacy organizations, public policy makers, and investors to integrate these perspectives into product commercialization strategy. You have strong leadership, planning and organization, analytics, decision making and problem-solving skills.
Required Skills
Bachelor’s degree Required; Advanced Degree Preferred
10+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry
Commercial global or affiliate experience
Prior launch experience. Experience with digital stakeholder engagement desired.
Nephrology experience
Anticipated travel: up to 15% international
Preferred Skills:
Experience working directly with or in the R&D function
Strong clinical acumen with significant experience interacting with key medical experts and patient advocacy organizations
Experience with specialty markets, and entrepreneurial operating environments
Job Level: Management
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.
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