Job Description

About This Role:

As Senior Manager, Scientific Communications within Global Medical Affairs, you will support the development and execution of the global publications strategy for Empaveli across nephrology and hematology indications. (80% nephrology / 20% hematology)

You will translate scientific and medical priorities into high-quality publication plans and deliverables, working closely with cross-functional colleagues, external authors, and medical communications agencies. You will also contribute to the development of scientific platforms and ensure that publications are scientifically accurate, strategically aligned, delivered on time, and developed in accordance with Biogen standard operating procedures and industry publication standards.

What You’ll Do:

• Support the development, maintenance, and execution of global strategic publication plans for Empaveli across nephrology and hematology.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of core scientific platforms, communication objectives, and evidence-based scientific statements.
• Lead individual publication projects from concept through submission and publication, including manuscripts, congress abstracts, posters, oral presentations, and related scientific materials.
• Coordinate cross-functional publication teams and facilitate alignment among Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Biostatistics, Health Economics and Outcomes Research, Regulatory, and other relevant functions.
• Partner with internal and external authors to develop scientifically accurate, clear, and strategically aligned publications.
• Monitor the scientific literature and congress landscape, providing timely summaries of relevant publications, competitive developments, and emerging evidence.
• Manage medical communications agencies and other external vendors, including project planning, timelines, budgets, deliverables, and quality oversight.
• Track publication plan progress, identify risks or delays, and recommend practical solutions to support timely execution.
• Ensure that externally presented or published materials align with the global publication plan and comply with Biogen policies, applicable standard operating procedures, and recognized publication practices.
• Support publication team meetings, author communications, documentation, and approval processes.
• Contribute to annual publication planning, budget development, and forecasting.
• Provide publication-related guidance to colleagues and support the development of less-experienced team members, as appropriate.

Who You Are:

You are an experienced medical affairs or scientific communications professional with strong scientific judgment and a record of successfully managing complex publication projects. You communicate clearly, work effectively across functions, and are comfortable managing multiple priorities in a matrixed environment. You combine attention to scientific detail with strong project-management skills and can independently advance projects while recognizing when strategic alignment or senior-level input is needed.

Required Skills:

• PharmD, PhD, or MD in a relevant life science field.
• 2+ years of experience within Medical Affairs in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry, including publications planning experience.
• Proven track record in scientific communications and publications planning.
• Exceptional project management abilities.
• Strong ability to work effectively in a matrix environment.
• Superior scientific acumen and communication skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in Nephrology and/or Hematology.
• Demonstrated leadership in cross-functional project management.
• Experience managing external vendors and overseeing project budgets.

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.

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.

Job Level: Management

Additional Information

The base compensation range for this role is: -

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. Read on to learn more about Biogen.

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.