Associate Director – External Growth and Innovation

Biogen

. Lead execution of strategic partnership initiatives by developing workplans, defining milestones, managing dependencies, and mitigating risks.

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeCambridge • Massachusetts • United StatesSenior💰 $164,000 - $225,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading strategic partnership initiatives within the healthcare industry, focusing on cross-functional collaboration, project management, and the application of emerging healthcare technologies. Proven ability to analyze market trends and develop business cases that drive growth and investment.

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Strategic Partnership ManagementHealthcare Industry ExpertiseProject ManagementCross-Functional Team LeadershipCommunication and Influencing Skills

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Hard Skills

Business Case DevelopmentKPI TrackingPerformance Data AnalysisRisk MitigationChange Management

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingStrategic ThinkingRelationship BuildingNegotiation Skills

Tools & Technologies

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Healthcare Technologies

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeMBA or Advanced Degree Preferred

Industry Keywords

U.S. Healthcare EcosystemHealthcare ConsultingCommercial BiopharmaceuticalMarket DynamicsEmerging Care Models

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead execution of strategic partnership initiatives by developing workplans, defining milestones, managing dependencies, and mitigating risks.
Coordinate and influence cross-functional teams and external partners.
Provide regular updates to leadership and support negotiation of partnership agreements with Legal, Compliance, and Procurement.
Drive transition of partnership programs from pilot to scale using performance data and insights.
Build and maintain relationships with strategic partners and advocate internally for partnership investments.
Advise Therapeutic Area teams on partnership opportunities addressing unmet needs and accelerating growth.
Monitor U.S. healthcare market trends, emerging care models, and ecosystem developments.
Develop business cases evaluating strategic alignment, impact, scalability, feasibility, and investment requirements.
Establish and track KPIs to measure partnership effectiveness and demonstrate business value.
Report to the Senior Director, External Growth & Innovation.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or other advanced degree preferred.
8+ years of progressive experience within the healthcare industry, including healthcare consulting and/or commercial biopharmaceutical experience.
Strong understanding of the U.S. healthcare ecosystem, including key stakeholders, market dynamics, and evolving industry trends.
Working knowledge of emerging healthcare technologies and innovations, including the application of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance business outcomes.
Demonstrated ability to lead effectively through change, ambiguity, and organizational transformation.
Proven track record of managing complex, cross-functional programs involving multiple workstreams, diverse stakeholder groups, and competing priorities.
Exceptional communication and influencing skills, with the ability to clearly and concisely convey complex ideas to senior leaders and key organizational stakeholders.
Strong project management, strategic thinking, and problem-solving capabilities, with a focus on delivering measurable results.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Short-term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities
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
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
Opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding skills