Executive Director, Development Asset Lead

Biogen

. Lead and develop a team of Development Asset Leads and provide strategic oversight for optimized program optionality .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeCambridge • Massachusetts • United StatesSenior💰 $332,000 - $469,250 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in drug development, strategic leadership, and cross-functional team management, with a strong focus on optimizing clinical development plans and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to foster innovation and accountability while effectively engaging with stakeholders to drive asset execution.

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Drug Development ExperienceStrategic LeadershipClinical Development PlansRegulatory Requirements KnowledgePeople Management Skills

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Hard Skills

Clinical Proof-of-Concept DevelopmentIND-Enabling ActivitiesLifecycle PlanningPortfolio GovernanceAsset Strategy Integration

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam Culture DevelopmentLearning AgilityStakeholder Engagement

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s DegreeAdvanced Degree (MS/MD/PhD/PharmD/MBA)

Industry Keywords

PharmaBiotechCross-Functional TeamsMatrixed TeamsRegulatory Interactions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and develop a team of Development Asset Leads and provide strategic oversight for optimized program optionality
Establish and promote best practices for leadership of matrixed teams and efficient communication of portfolio value, risk, and cost
Guide teams through critical development milestones including IND-enabling activities, first-in-human studies, proof-of-concept generation, and lifecycle planning
Guide teams in developing program integrated asset plans, optimizing value creation and efficient execution
Foster innovative approaches to accelerate development timelines while maintaining scientific rigor
Ensure accountability among functional team members and integrate functional-level plans with overarching asset strategies
Balance scientific opportunity, risk, probability of success, competitive differentiation, and resource allocation
Represent assets in discussions with senior stakeholders and at portfolio governance forums
Engage with stakeholders to support asset execution and portfolio decision-making
Cultivate a strong team culture that facilitates effective planning and execution of asset strategies
Contribute to the department community of practice to share insights and promote program synergies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required; Advanced degree strongly preferred (MS/MD/PhD/PharmD/MBA)
At least 13 years of drug development experience in pharma or biotech
Strong people management skills
Proven track record of strategic leadership in cross-functional or portfolio roles
Experience in creating and executing clinical development plans aligned to broader strategies
Scientifically and clinically astute with strong learning agility
Ability to understand competitive and business implications of emerging scientific data
Knowledge of regulatory requirements for drug development and registration
Experience in development and execution of early clinical studies for clinical proof-of-concept
Experience managing development strategy within a highly complex pipeline environment
Experience preparing assets for regulatory interactions

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