This role is based in Cambridge, MA and follows a hybrid work arrangement with weekly onsite presence. Job Description Are you excited by an opportunity to leverage your project management expertise? Bring your skills and talents to Biogen and our Development Project Management Team, where you’ll have the opportunity to make an impact on the lives of patients around the globe.  The Program and Portfolio Management (PPM) department provides strategic and operational drug development leadership across the Development portfolio, integrating drug development across all functions and translating strategy into execution to deliver medicines to patients. As the Senior R&D Project Manager, you will partner with your Development Asset Leads and work collaboratively with your global cross-functional project teams to progress the Biogen Development portfolio. You will ensure high-quality project planning and execution of drug development programs as well as strategic R&D initiatives. You are responsible for ensuring internal functional alignment, creating integrated project timelines, tracking, and verifying completion of project deliverables and milestones, identifying and mitigating project risks, and timely communication to relevant partners via regular and ad-hoc status reports.  What You’ll Do Ensure internal functional alignment, creating integrated project timelines, tracking, and verifying completion of project deliverables and milestones, identifying and mitigating project risks, and timely communication to relevant partners via regular and ad-hoc status reports. Manage scope and support creation of a global Integrated Development Plan that articulates the asset strategy and provides foundation for operational objectives Collaborate with Development Project Teams to create and execute project plans and delivery of project milestones Proficient in self-management and organizational skills; able to manage workload, set personal and team priorities and adjust as needed Strong interpersonal and teambuilding skills; able to develop effective teamwork between team members with diverse styles Lead Development teams with judgment-based decisions Who You Are: You work collaboratively with your global cross-functional project teams to progress the Development portfolio.  You ensure high-quality project planning and execution of drug development programs. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree required – scientific focused degree is a plus Higher degrees (e.g. MS, MBA, PhD) preferred, ideally with a scientific focus Minimum 7 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, drug development, or project management. An advanced degree in a relevant discipline may be considered in combination with relevant industry experience. Knowledge of, or previous experience with, drug development processes and application of project management tools and processes in cross-functional settings Proficient experience in Global Regulatory submission planning for drug development (IND submissions, Regulatory filing requirements, schedules, and dependencies across relevant functional areas) is desirable Proficiency with integrated timeline/Gantt chart development and technical experience with project management systems & collaboration tools is a plus (e.g. Planisware, Microsoft Project, OnePager Pro/Express, MS Teams, O365 SharePoint Outstanding ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; ability to communicate to a broad range of stakeholders Ability to work independently, navigate ambiguity, adapt to change and make rapid, disciplined decisions to enable agile execution Proven ability to network and collaborate across multiple teams with agility and ability to get results PMP certification is a plus Job Level: Management Additional Information The base compensation range for this role is: $142,000.00-$190,000.00 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 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. As Biogen recently acquired Apellis, you can find additional open jobs on our Apellis website here. Not ready to apply? Submit your resume to our Talent Community and we’ll contact you if any applicable jobs become available. 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. Scam Advisory: Please be cautious of scam recruitment offers claiming to be from Biogen. All legitimate correspondence from a Biogen employee will come from a "@biogen.com" email account. Learn more about scams and fraudulent job postings here.

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