Strategy, Operations & Communications Lead

Biogen

. Deliver IMNDU strategy execution, meeting and workstream operating cadence, and informational and decision-making forums with the Head of IMNDU and IMNDU Leadership Team .

Posted 9/16/2026full-timeCambridge • Massachusetts • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic planning, execution, and cross-functional leadership within the biopharma industry, with a strong focus on developing executive narratives and strategic communications. Proven ability to influence senior leaders and manage complex initiatives that drive organizational alignment and business impact.

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Strategic PlanningCross-Functional LeadershipExecutive CommunicationProject ManagementAnalytical Problem-Solving

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Hard Skills

R&D StrategyOperations ManagementPerformance MetricsBusiness ReviewsExecutive NarrativesDecision-MakingPortfolio ManagementTrade-Off RecommendationsExecution TrackingGovernance Prioritization

Soft Skills

Influencing Senior LeadersInterpersonal CommunicationCreative Problem-SolvingOrganizational AlignmentEmployee Engagement

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeMBA or Advanced Degree

Industry Keywords

BiopharmaIMNDUCross-Functional InitiativesMatrixed OrganizationStrategic Communications

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver IMNDU strategy execution, meeting and workstream operating cadence, and informational and decision-making forums with the Head of IMNDU and IMNDU Leadership Team
Translate strategic priorities into actionable workstreams with ownership, timelines, success measures, and progress tracking
Ensure goals remain on track and escalate issues early
Facilitate annual and multi-year strategic planning, including priority setting, trade-off recommendations, performance metrics, and execution tracking
Lead high-impact, cross-functional strategic initiatives aligned to IMNDU and enterprise priorities
Prioritize across a dynamic portfolio of marketed and development programs
Own the IMNDU executive narrative and develop presentations, briefing materials, business reviews, and strategic communications
Drive the IMNDU communications strategy supporting employee engagement, organizational alignment, and visibility of business impact
Partner with R&D Communications and Corporate Communications to align messaging with Biogen communications policies and social media guidelines
Support development and execution of knowledge-sharing forums, town halls, portfolio and timeline reviews, governance prioritization, Franchise deliverables, DLT documents, and Board of Director documents

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required
10+ years of experience in R&D, strategy, operations, or related biopharma functions
Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives with enterprise impact
Strong strategic thinking, analytical, creative problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Proven ability to influence senior leaders and operate effectively in a matrixed organization
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to structure and manage timelines, project flows, and executive-level deliverables
Experience developing executive narratives, strategic communications, business reviews, or senior leadership briefing materials preferred
MBA or advanced degree preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Regular employees are eligible for 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 and 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