Associate Medical Director, Nephrology - US Medical Affairs

About this role   The Nephrology Associate Medical Director role is a member of US Medical Affairs, a strategic partner within Biogen, that helps inform medical practice across our therapeutic areas and pipeline to improve meaningful patient outcomes.  As a key member of the US Nephrology Medical Affairs team and reporting to the Nephrology Medical Director, this role is responsible for supporting the development, implementation and execution of the US medical strategy for C3 Glomerulopathy (C3G) and primary Immune Complex Membranoproliferative Glomerulonephritis (IC-MPGN).  The successful candidate will lead strategic execution across various medical affairs activities, including insight gathering, scientific training, advisory boards, data generation and development of medical resources. 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 Drive and support execution of the US Medical Strategy for pegcetacoplan in nephrology, ensuring alignment of tactical plans with overall medical objectives Serve as a scientific and strategic subject matter expert for cross-functional stakeholders, including Field Medical, Evidence Generation and HEOR, Pharmacovigilance, Scientific Communications, and Commercial Develop and implement insight gathering and scientific communication plans including advisory boards, congress strategy, insight assessment and data dissemination activities that address key evidence gaps Partner cross-functionally to identify and address data, educational and scientific communication gaps, translating stakeholder insights into actional medical strategies and tactical plans Lead KOL engagement strategy and execution, cultivating relationships with key medical experts, healthcare institutions and professional societies and organizing and facilitating advisory boards and expert engagements Collaborate with Field Medical and Global Medical Training teams to provide comprehensive medical education and training to internal medical and cross-functional partners, including support of the development of scientific resources, training materials and educational programs Lead development and/or review of complaint medical content, including presentations, medical briefs, scientific narratives, training materials, FAQs and stakeholder-facing resources in accordance with PRC requirements Serve as a medical reviewer on cross-functional review committees, ensuring scientific accuracy, clinical relevance, compliance and alignment with medical strategy Drive the pull through of medical strategy into tactics by conducting Advisory Board meetings, driving evidence generation projects, and contributing to congress publications   Who You Are You are a scientific or clinical professional with a passion for science and deep scientific knowledge in transplant or glomerular nephrology.  You have a marked curiosity about healthcare and business opportunities.  You keep patients, payers, and physicians top of mind in your daily work and collaborate to solve critical scientific and business challenges.

MD, PhD, PharmD or comparable advanced degree is required. Minimum of 3 years of pharmaceutical industry experience, preferably with prior work in Headquarters-based Medical Affairs role &/or Field Medical based role.  Substitution of industry work with relevant transplant and nephrology clinical practice experience may be considered.  Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively operate and exert influence within a highly matrixed organization    Preferred Skills Subject matter expertise in transplant or glomerular nephrology is optimal Experience with medical launch as well as products at different stages of the lifecycle Strong working