Associate Medical Director, Rare Disease – SMA & ALS

Biogen

. Support development and implementation of the US Medical Strategy for SMA and ALS therapeutic areas .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeCambridge • Massachusetts • United StatesLead💰 $183,000 - $252,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing US medical strategies for Rare Diseases, particularly in SMA and ALS, while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams and managing complex projects. Strong communication skills are essential for building relationships with key medical experts and stakeholders.

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MD, PhD, PharmDPharmaceutical Industry ExperienceClinical Experience in SMA and ALSEvidence Generation Plan DevelopmentUS Medical Affairs Regulations Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Medical Strategy DevelopmentEvidence GenerationData Generation InitiativesMedical Launch ExperienceProject Management

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem SolvingCommunication Skills

Industry Keywords

Rare DiseaseCross-Functional CollaborationAdvisory Board MeetingsHealthcare InstitutionsKME Relationships

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support development and implementation of the US Medical Strategy for SMA and ALS therapeutic areas
Contribute to development and execution of US medical strategy and tactics for Rare Disease assets and pipeline programs
Serve as a key US Medical contact for cross-functional partners including US Field Medical, Global Medical, Clinical Development, Epidemiology, Pharmacovigilance, Commercial, and Market Access
Collaborate with global, regional, and affiliate medical teams to align activities with global medical strategy
Provide insights to local commercial teams to align plans with medical strategy
Build and nurture relationships with KMEs, healthcare institutions, and advocacy groups in SMA and ALS
Contribute to development and adaptation of medical materials, presentations, training materials, medical briefs, and talking points
Organize and facilitate Advisory Board meetings
Contribute to congress deliverables and data-generation initiatives
Report to the Medical Director

Requirements

What you’ll need

MD, PhD, PharmD or comparable advanced degree is required
Minimum of 3 years of pharmaceutical industry experience
Substitution of industry work with relevant clinical practice experience in Rare Disease may be considered
Clinical experience and subject matter expertise in SMA, ALS, and/or Rare Disease is optimal
Experience developing Evidence Generation plan, including real-world and post-marketing data generation
Experience with medical launch as well as products at various stages of the lifecycle
Strong working knowledge of US regulations as relevant to Medical Affairs
Demonstrated ability to lead and collaborate with global, regional and/or affiliate medical teams
Ability to manage projects and take initiative to solve complex and challenging problems
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including presentations

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Short term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities