Global Medical Director, Rare Disease (SMA) Medical Education

About the role

The Global Medical Director, Rare Disease (SMA) Medical Education role is part of the Rare Disease (SMA/ALS) Global Medical team, a strategic partner within Biogen that helps inform medical practice across therapeutic areas and pipeline to improve meaningful patient outcomes. As a key member of this team, you will report to the Rare Disease (SMA/ALS) Global Medical Lead and lead the global medical education strategy for Biogen's Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) portfolio—spanning marketed assets—in close collaboration with Clinical Development, Product Development (PDC), regional/ICOE medical teams, and commercial/market access partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead the long-range planning, development, and execution of the Global SMA medical education strategy, tactics, and budget, advancing critical scientific narratives across regions and aligning with Biogen's Global Medical Plan and portfolio priorities.
• Serve as the Global medical expert for the SMA portfolio, guiding lifecycle management and evidence strategy across the treatment journey.
• Lead publication planning, KME/scientific engagement strategy, and education plans for the SMA franchise, shaping treatment optimization and standard-of-care narratives ahead of evolving clinical practice.
• Provide medical oversight and direction across clinical development programs and lead scientific positioning and strategy.
• Own the neurofilament light chain (NfL) narrative and biomarker positioning, driving alignment across initiatives, functions, and regions, and resolving inconsistencies in the scientific story.
• Partner with the Evidence Generation Medical Director on the global SMA evidence generation strategy, including real-world evidence, biomarker development, and registrational study support, in close collaboration with regional clinical experts and cross-functional partners.
• Present data at global medical affairs events, including advisory boards, trainings, congresses, and medical education events; build and nurture relationships with external stakeholders (HCPs, healthcare institutions, advocacy groups) across the global SMA therapeutic landscape.
• Serve as the global medical contact for key functions/stakeholders (e.g., Clinical Development, PDC, regional/ICOE medical teams, Commercial, Market Access, Legal/Compliance, Value & Evidence Generation) and align processes, decision-making, medical tactics, and metrics through a robust operating rhythm.
• Provide medical review and direction across publications and scientific communications (abstracts, posters, manuscripts), Medical Information (including complex/non-standard escalations), and affiliate/regional support requests; reinforce and train governance processes for scientific narrative, publication content, and agency involvement.
• Lead end-to-end planning and content development for global SMA medical symposia (e.g., the WMS Medical Symposium), including speaker engagement, contracting, and coordination with regional medical teams and cross-functional partners.
• Lead medical training strategy and planning tied to congress readouts, new manuscript data, and key scientific topics, including delivery of training materials and support for related Q&A; contribute to development/adaptation of medical materials (presentations, briefs, talking points) per review requirements.
• Co-lead recurring cross-functional medical forums, including a monthly meeting to align global SMA medical teams and a quarterly insights forum to synthesize medical insights and inform planning.
• Lead from where you are, coach others, and foster a positive team climate in alignment with Biogen's culture.

Requirements

• MD, PhD, PharmD, or comparable advanced degree.
• Minimum of 8 years of pharmaceutical industry experience, preferably with prior work in regional/global roles. Substitution of industry work with relevant clinical practice experience in neuromuscular or rare disease may be considered.
• Relevant experience in Rare Disease required (preferably SMA and/or neuromuscular disease).
• Experience in developing medical education and evidence generation.
• Expertise with biomarker strategy, digital medical solutions, processes, and systems.
• Strong working knowledge of global regulations as relevant to Medical Affairs.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with medical launch as well as products at different stages of the lifecycle.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead and collaborate with global, regional, and/or affiliate medical teams to ensure regional activities align with global medical strategy and that insights and needs from them are known and addressed.
• Ability to manage projects and take initiative to solve complex and challenging problems.
• Experience managing and developing a global team of Medical Affairs professionals.

Pay

The base compensation range for this role is $225,000.00 - $310,000.00. 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 future potential based on individual, business unit, and company performance.

Benefits

• 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.

About the Company

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.