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About This Role
The Strategy & Operations (S&O) Lead is a strategic partner within Biogen, who will take a lead role in owning and managing critical operational aspects of US Medical. The S&O Lead’s role focuses on two key objectives: The primary objective is to support strategic planning and execution of plans for the Nephrology Therapeutic Area (TA). The secondary objective is to support the overall strategy and operational efforts for all of US Medical, in close collaboration with the Head of Medical Strategy, Operations and Excellence (MSOE). This role will report into the US Medical TA Head for Nephrology.
The S&O Lead is a critical member of the TA medical leadership team. They organize and prioritize critical issues and required information to facilitate decision making and serve as the primary strategic liaison between the Nephrology TA Head, members of the North America Medical Leadership Team (NAMLT), Global Medical Teams, and the US cross functional teams. Within this role, the person is expected to provide oversight and guidance to critical operational activities including decision support for the TA’s annual operating plans (AOP), Integrated Customer Planning (ICP), audit readiness, meeting planning and execution, onboarding, project management, etc across the Nephrology portfolio. This role also serves as a key partner with Medical Operations worldwide network to drive consistency in approach across all of Biogen Medical. Biogen’s priority is to continue to foster and enable a diverse and inclusive workforce – representing age, gender, sexual identity, race, ethnicity, Veterans, and people with disabilities – that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients who we serve.
What You’ll Do
- Be a Trusted Strategic Partner to the US Medical TA Head for Nephrology, including proactively highlighting business critical risks and opportunities, serve as a delegate representative for the Nephrology TA NAMLT, and support planning and directing the most critical organizational, financial, and operational activities for the US Nephrology Medical Teams
- Support building the overarching US Medical Research and Development (RD) strategy / plan in close collaboration with US Head of Nephrology to ensure alignment and execution of the assigned targets.
- Having a deep understanding of business acumen, as the responsible person for financial oversight of the US Medical TA Head for Nephrology budget from development through execution.
- Project and program management, including identifying, supporting, and leading continuous improvement efforts to reduce barriers of execution throughout all TAs and functions within US Medical.
- Develop presentation and communication materials, in collaboration with US Medical Leaders, in a clear and visually appealing manner suitable for sharing with different levels of the organization and / or externally.
- Responsible for ensuring US Medical Nephrology TA stays on track to annual and long-term goals through supporting regular US Nephrology and US Medical reviews and Extended US Medical Leadership Team (USMLT) meetings.
- Orchestrate the ICP process within Nephrology (meetings, communications, collaboration), help drive medical input into, as well as integrate from, the Global and US Organizational ICP strategies
- Direct operations related activities, in partnership with US medical operation leads as well as other regional or global partners, including external engagements (e.g. ad boards, medical forums, and other KME interactions) and internal activities (e.g. contracting, audit readiness, material review, etc.)
- Manage information flow and ensure appropriate communication cascade among the matrixed medical and x-functional organization e.g. NAMLT, North America Leadership Team (NALT), or board of director updates.
- Ensures alignment and integration with US affiliate and global medical teams through regular touchpoints and leading / participating in business critical workstreams.
- Drive a strong culture and environment that will foster accountability, teamwork and mutual trust and respect for all team members.
Who You Are
You have strong leadership skills, knowledge of biopharma industry standards and practices, and experience in Program Management and Business Process. While you hold accountability above all else, you must also possess the ability to generate enthusiasm, the ability to quickly gain trust and respect of peers and senior leadership and have a track record of successfully driving results through strong partnership with others.
Required Skills
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- 7+ years of relevant pharmaceutical/biotech experience required. (e.g. Medical Affairs, Pharmaceutical Operations, Biotech/Pharma consulting, etc.)
- Proven business acumen, including financial planning, required. (e.g. business degree, MBA, or previous roles proving business acumen development)
- Complex Program Management experience including very strong organizational, timeline management, and leadership skills required. (including influence without formal authority)
- Excellent social competencies and ability to work in a highly matrixed organization effectively and efficiently.
- Excellent communication skills and strong ability to build and cultivate internal and external networks.
- Ability to take core Medical and business content and present it in a clear and visually appealing manner suitable for sharing with Biogen executives and external leaders.
- Sound medical-scientific knowledge.Proven track record of holding self and others accountable.
- Strong ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Fast learner with strong ability to identify critical issues before they reach a crisis point and to timely develop and implement action items.
- Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills.Excellent command of computer skills. (Excel, Outlook, Word, Power Point, etc.)
Preferred Skills
- Masters, PharmD, PhD, and/or MBA degree highly preferred.
- Experience working in an alliance is strongly preferred.
- Worldwide Medical / Medical Affairs functional knowledge preferred.
- Experience in therapeutic areas of specialty and in rare diseases preferred.
- Experience in long-range financial planning preferred.Change management experience highly desired.
- Open to generating new innovations and embracing digital solutions.
Why Biogen?
Our mission to find therapies for neurological and rare diseases is a unique focus within our industry and this shared purpose is what connects us as a team. We work together to overcome obstacles and to follow the science. We are resilient as we strive to make an impact on our patients’ lives and on changing the course of medicine. Together, we pioneer. Together, we thrive
Job Level: Management
Additional Information
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.
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.
About This Role
The Strategy & Operations (S&O) Lead is a strategic partner within Biogen, who will take a lead role in owning and managing critical operational aspects of US Medical. The S&O Lead’s role focuses on two key objectives: The primary objective is to support strategic planning and execution of plans for the Nephrology Therapeutic Area (TA). The secondary objective is to support the overall strategy and operational efforts for all of US Medical, in close collaboration with the Head of Medical Strategy, Operations and Excellence (MSOE). This role will report into the US Medical TA Head for Nephrology.
The S&O Lead is a critical member of the TA medical leadership team. They organize and prioritize critical issues and required information to facilitate decision making and serve as the primary strategic liaison between the Nephrology TA Head, members of the North America Medical Leadership Team (NAMLT), Global Medical Teams, and the US cross functional teams. Within this role, the person is expected to provide oversight and guidance to critical operational activities including decision support for the TA’s annual operating plans (AOP), Integrated Customer Planning (ICP), audit readiness, meeting planning and execution, onboarding, project management, etc across the Nephrology portfolio. This role also serves as a key partner with Medical Operations worldwide network to drive consistency in approach across all of Biogen Medical. Biogen’s priority is to continue to foster and enable a diverse and inclusive workforce – representing age, gender, sexual identity, race, ethnicity, Veterans, and people with disabilities – that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients who we serve.
What You’ll Do
- Be a Trusted Strategic Partner to the US Medical TA Head for Nephrology, including proactively highlighting business critical risks and opportunities, serve as a delegate representative for the Nephrology TA NAMLT, and support planning and directing the most critical organizational, financial, and operational activities for the US Nephrology Medical Teams
- Support building the overarching US Medical Research and Development (RD) strategy / plan in close collaboration with US Head of Nephrology to ensure alignment and execution of the assigned targets.
- Having a deep understanding of business acumen, as the responsible person for financial oversight of the US Medical TA Head for Nephrology budget from development through execution.
- Project and program management, including identifying, supporting, and leading continuous improvement efforts to reduce barriers of execution throughout all TAs and functions within US Medical.
- Develop presentation and communication materials, in collaboration with US Medical Leaders, in a clear and visually appealing manner suitable for sharing with different levels of the organization and / or externally.
- Responsible for ensuring US Medical Nephrology TA stays on track to annual and long-term goals through supporting regular US Nephrology and US Medical reviews and Extended US Medical Leadership Team (USMLT) meetings.
- Orchestrate the ICP process within Nephrology (meetings, communications, collaboration), help drive medical input into, as well as integrate from, the Global and US Organizational ICP strategies
- Direct operations related activities, in partnership with US medical operation leads as well as other regional or global partners, including external engagements (e.g. ad boards, medical forums, and other KME interactions) and internal activities (e.g. contracting, audit readiness, material review, etc.)
- Manage information flow and ensure appropriate communication cascade among the matrixed medical and x-functional organization e.g. NAMLT, North America Leadership Team (NALT), or board of director updates.
- Ensures alignment and integration with US affiliate and global medical teams through regular touchpoints and leading / participating in business critical workstreams.
- Drive a strong culture and environment that will foster accountability, teamwork and mutual trust and respect for all team members.
Who You Are
You have strong leadership skills, knowledge of biopharma industry standards and practices, and experience in Program Management and Business Process. While you hold accountability above all else, you must also possess the ability to generate enthusiasm, the ability to quickly gain trust and respect of peers and senior leadership and have a track record of successfully driving results through strong partnership with others.
Required Skills
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- 7+ years of relevant pharmaceutical/biotech experience required. (e.g. Medical Affairs, Pharmaceutical Operations, Biotech/Pharma consulting, etc.)
- Proven business acumen, including financial planning, required. (e.g. business degree, MBA, or previous roles proving business acumen development)
- Complex Program Management experience including very strong organizational, timeline management, and leadership skills required. (including influence without formal authority)
- Excellent social competencies and ability to work in a highly matrixed organization effectively and efficiently.
- Excellent communication skills and strong ability to build and cultivate internal and external networks.
- Ability to take core Medical and business content and present it in a clear and visually appealing manner suitable for sharing with Biogen executives and external leaders.
- Sound medical-scientific knowledge.Proven track record of holding self and others accountable.
- Strong ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Fast learner with strong ability to identify critical issues before they reach a crisis point and to timely develop and implement action items.
- Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills.Excellent command of computer skills. (Excel, Outlook, Word, Power Point, etc.)
Preferred Skills
- Masters, PharmD, PhD, and/or MBA degree highly preferred.
- Experience working in an alliance is strongly preferred.
- Worldwide Medical / Medical Affairs functional knowledge preferred.
- Experience in therapeutic areas of specialty and in rare diseases preferred.
- Experience in long-range financial planning preferred.Change management experience highly desired.
- Open to generating new innovations and embracing digital solutions.
Why Biogen?
Our mission to find therapies for neurological and rare diseases is a unique focus within our industry and this shared purpose is what connects us as a team. We work together to overcome obstacles and to follow the science. We are resilient as we strive to make an impact on our patients’ lives and on changing the course of medicine. Together, we pioneer. Together, we thrive
Job Level: Management
Additional Information
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.
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.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in medical affairs manager jobs.
- Advanced degree (PharmD, MD, PhD, or master's) in a life sciences or clinical field
- Five or more years of experience in medical affairs, clinical research, or a related pharmaceutical function
- Deep therapeutic area expertise in oncology, immunology, neurology, or cardiovascular disease
- Experience managing medical science liaisons or cross-functional medical teams
- Proficiency with medical information platforms, CRM systems, and medical content review processes
- Familiarity with Good Publication Practice guidelines and healthcare compliance regulations such as OIG and PhRMA codes
Tips for Your Medical Affairs Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to therapeutic areas
Hiring managers in medical affairs screen for specific disease area expertise first. Call out your oncology, neurology, or rare disease background in your summary and in each relevant role description, not just in a skills list buried at the bottom.
Highlight cross-functional leadership experience
Medical affairs managers are expected to align clinical, commercial, and regulatory teams. Describe situations where you led advisory boards, supported label development, or briefed commercial partners on clinical data to show you operate across functions.
Prepare for a scientific presentation round
Many interview processes include a mock medical education presentation or data review. Practice presenting clinical study results to a mixed scientific and commercial audience, anticipating both statistical and strategic follow-up questions.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists medical affairs manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Get your credentials and publications in order
Many postings require an advanced degree and prefer peer-reviewed publications or congress presentations. Compile your publication list, CME credits, and any AMCP, MSL Society, or MAPS membership details before you start applying so you can fill applications quickly.
Negotiate scope not just compensation
When you receive an offer, clarify the medical affairs team structure, field force size, and whether the role owns budget authority. These factors define your day-to-day influence and your path to director, so get specifics in writing before you accept.
Medical Affairs Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most medical affairs managers?
The companies hiring the most medical affairs managers right now include AstraZeneca, Northeastern University, and AbbVie, with the largest share of openings in Massachusetts, California, and New Jersey, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Biotechnology and specialty pharmaceutical companies typically post the highest volume of these roles.
How many medical affairs manager jobs are remote?
About 75% of medical affairs manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote arrangements most common in medical information management and health economics roles that do not require regular on-site collaboration with clinical or commercial teams.
How do you become a medical affairs manager?
Start with an advanced degree in pharmacy, medicine, or a life science, then build experience in a clinical, medical science liaison, or medical information role within a pharmaceutical or biotech company. Develop therapeutic area expertise, demonstrate cross-functional collaboration with commercial and regulatory teams, and progress into a supervisory or project lead capacity before applying at the manager level.
Can you get hired as a medical affairs manager with limited experience?
It is possible if you have a strong clinical or scientific background, such as a PharmD or PhD plus direct patient care or research experience, combined with any exposure to medical affairs functions through internships, fellowship programs, or rotations. Targeting associate manager roles or companies with structured medical affairs development programs is the most direct entry point.
What does the medical affairs manager interview process look like?
The process typically begins with a recruiter screen focused on therapeutic area background and team leadership experience, followed by a panel interview with medical affairs leadership and cross-functional partners from clinical, regulatory, or commercial teams. A scientific or strategic presentation is common in later rounds, and final interviews often include a conversation with a senior medical or chief medical officer.
Where can I find and apply to medical affairs manager jobs?
You can find and apply to medical affairs manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your therapeutic area and seniority level, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background.
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