Associate Director, Global Field Medical Training & Excellence - Global Medical Affairs
About This Role
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Associate Director of Global Field Medical Training & Excellence to enhance the performance and capabilities of our Field Medical teams worldwide with a focus in the U.S. This critical role integrates therapy area expertise, Field Medical business acumen, and advanced training methodologies to deliver impactful learning initiatives that align with Biogen’s medical goals for field-facing employees.
What You’ll Do
Partnering with regional medical teams to assess field medical training needs and develop learning solutions.
Ensuring content accuracy, alignment with strategic objectives, and compliance with Biogen policies.
Leveraging Digital technologies including AI to create innovative and efficient learning solutions tailored to Field Medical capabilities.
Managing content review processes to maintain quality and adherence to regulatory standards.
Collaborating with Commercial and Global training counterparts to ensure cross-functional alignment and resource efficiency.
Designing and implementing diverse training formats, including e-learning modules, virtual sessions, and in-person workshops.
Identifying and coordinating internal and external speakers for training programs.
Delivering or supporting foundational, continuing, and advanced training offerings as needed.
Developing and tracking standardized training compliance metrics and generating reports to meet business demands.
Overseeing project-specific budgets, managing vendors, and reporting on training activities and outcomes.
Who You Are
The ideal candidate for this role is a strategic and innovative training professional with deep expertise in therapy areas, field medical capabilities, and the application of AI and digital technologies to learning and development.
They excel in cross-functional collaboration, possess a strong track record of designing impactful training programs, and demonstrate the ability to align learning initiatives with business objectives while maintaining compliance and operational excellence.
Why Biogen?
Our mission to find therapies for Immunology 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.
Required Skills
Advanced Degree (Pharm.D., Nurse Practitioner, MS, MSN, Ph.D, MD) in a biological science or related field required.
7+ years of field medical related experience at a pharmaceutical/biotech company required.
Extensive Field Medical Expertise: Deep understanding of field medical capabilities and medical business strategies.
Training Development and Delivery: Proven ability to design, implement, and evaluate impactful training programs using various modalities (e-learning, virtual, in-person).
AI and Learning Technologies: Experience leveraging AI-driven tools and technologies to enhance learning outcomes and training efficiency.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills to effectively partner with internal stakeholders (e.g., Medical, Commercial, Compliance) and external vendors.
Regulatory and Compliance Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance standards in medical training.
Job Level
Management
Additional Information
The base compensation range for this role is: $159,000.00-$219,000.00
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.
Benefits 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