Head of CMC Commercial Assets
Head of CMC Commercial Assets
- Full-time
- Region: EU+/Canada
- Department: Technical Development
Job Description
The Senior Director of CMC Commercial Assets sits within the Pharmaceutical Operations & Technology team (PO&T) and is responsible for the end-to-end strategy of all commercial assets in all therapeutic areas and all modalities. Reporting to the VP of Asset Development and Portfolio Management, this Senior Director will have direct responsibility of the Commercial Asset Leader team, who oversee cross-functional asset teams and will execute strategic imperatives to advance the commercial portfolio. This individual will be the PO&T leader for commercial assets delivering the 5-year asset plan and will work closely with Global and Regional supply and Commercialization teams to bring the PO&T voice to the overall product strategy.
What You’ll Do
Work closely with all functional leaders including Global Supply Chain head, Global Manufacturing head, Quality head, and Biologics and Pharma heads to ascertain that we are always ready to supply the market
Monitor asset-related impacts on the P&L (e.g., COGS, E&O, OPEX) and collaborate with the PO&T Line Functions to develop tactics to improve them
Develop business cases for key asset initiatives and secure management endorsement
Lead, coach and develop asset leaders and cross-functional teams to drive collaboration, integration and efficiency across commercial program activities and functional departments
Identify risks and remove barriers to deliver on the portfolio, ensuring timelines are met within budget
Work with the appropriate teams to identify vendor selection and supply strategy
In partnership with commercial teams, set strategy for country launch waves and prioritization
Who You Are
You have a background in late-stage development with a record of successfully launching and commercialization of medicines in all markets. You are deadline driven and understand the fluidity and nuances of all aspects of asset supply. You pride yourself on outstanding execution
Qualifications
Required Skills
Minimum of 15 years of experience in drug development and supply chain within the Biotech or Pharma industry experience
Ph. D in the sciences field or MBA with demonstrable experience in late-stage development, commercial and global supply
Experience with CMC, supply chain, and life cycle management
Extensive experience filing IND/NDA/BLA including a solid understanding of global registration processes
Technical expertise in a relevant biopharmaceutical development discipline
Experience in healthcare/biotech/pharmaceutical industry with a demonstrated understanding of cross-functional interdependencies (i.e., R&D, commercial, technical development, regulatory
Alliance management experience, preferably global; understanding of business contracts and management
Excellent strategic, political, organizational, and relationship development skills
Additional Information
Why Biogen?
Our mission to find therapies for neurological 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. Together, we pioneer. Together, we thrive.
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 our DE&I efforts.
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