Head of Nephrology, US Medical Affairs

About the role

The Head of Nephrology, US Medical is a critical leadership role within the NA Medical organization, accountable for the strategic direction and execution of medical affairs activities in Nephrology. This leadership role has ownership and accountability for the budget across data generation, management of access to, and utilization of external databases and scientific research collaborations, scientific advisory boards, external scientific and medical engagements, and field personnel management. The nephrology therapeutic area will span clinical trial support, early access programs, and lifecycle management studies, each supporting patients with high unmet needs and representing major growth opportunities for Biogen. This leader will oversee a medical team including Medical Directors, Field Directors, and Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs), while collaborating closely with Global Medical teams, Regulatory, US Commercial, Market Access, and Value & Evidence Generation partners. This individual will represent the Nephrology medical perspective across senior leadership forums and ensure that the strategic priorities of the therapeutic area are aligned with broader corporate goals, all while advancing scientific knowledge, clinical impact, and patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the US Medical strategy within the Nephrology therapeutic area, encompassing multiple potential indications.
• Serve as the primary medical point of contact for Nephrology across US Commercial, Global Medical, and Regulatory organizations.
• Oversee field medical strategy and operations for Nephrology, including Field Director and MSL team.
• Provide leadership and strategic oversight for scientific content development, external stakeholder engagement, congress strategy, publications, and advisory boards.
• Ensure medical input is embedded in key cross-functional activities including lifecycle management, launch planning, and field enablement.
• Champion the integration of patient and HCP insights into strategic and tactical planning, ensuring a data-driven and customer-centric approach to decision-making.
• Mentor and develop medical affairs talent through intentional coaching, career path planning, and succession development.
• Represent Nephrology in cross-functional governance, promotional review committees, and compliance processes, ensuring rigorous execution and alignment with regulatory expectations.
• Manage and oversee the Nephrology medical budget, ensuring efficient resource utilization and investment in areas of highest impact.

Requirements

• MD, PhD, or PharmD in a clinical or scientific discipline.
• 12-15+ years of Medical Affairs experience in roles with increasing responsibility and accountability for medical affairs planning & tactical execution.
• 5+ years of experience leading Medical Affairs teams across multiple products or within complex therapeutic areas.
• 3+ years of experience within Nephrology therapeutic area.
• Experience leading a team or teams through one or more medical launches.
• Experience managing a portfolio of programs or multiple indications.
• Experience in developing and executing medical strategies for both marketed and pipeline assets along with a plan for measurement.
• Deep understanding of medical engagement, healthcare/pharmaceutical environment, regulatory environment, field medical operations, scientific communication, and compliance.

Qualifications

• MD, PhD, or PharmD in a clinical or scientific discipline.
• 12-15+ years of Medical Affairs experience in roles with increasing responsibility and accountability for medical affairs planning & tactical execution.
• 5+ years of experience leading Medical Affairs teams across multiple products or within complex therapeutic areas.
• 3+ years of experience within Nephrology therapeutic area.
• Experience leading a team or teams through one or more medical launches.
• Experience managing a portfolio of programs or multiple indications.
• Experience in developing and executing medical strategies for both marketed and pipeline assets along with a plan for measurement.
• Deep understanding of medical engagement, healthcare/pharmaceutical environment, regulatory environment, field medical operations, scientific communication, and compliance.

Skills

• Purpose-driven and strategic US medical leader with a passion for advancing care in the nephrology therapeutic area.
• Experience leading medical teams, building collaborative relationships across stakeholders, and delivering meaningful impact for patients and the business.
• Knowledge of the medical strategy, the therapeutic area/asset, and the healthcare environment to drive an executional plan of action for your team.
• Knowledge of the company and different functions allows you to see the impact of insights, not only on medical strategy but also companywide tactics.
• Belief in developing your team every day and holding them accountable for execution and working compliantly.

Benefits

• Base compensation range: $303,000.00-$428,000.00
• Short-term and long-term incentives, including cash bonuses and equity incentives.
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurances, fitness and wellness programs, disability insurance, paid time off, and retirement plans.

Pay

$303,000.00 - $428,000.00

Schedule

Full-time