Senior Director, Product Lead Ophthalmology

Location: Baar, Switzerland

Remote Type: Hybrid

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

About This Role:

As the Product Lead, Ophthalmology, you will serve as the single point of accountability in Global Product Strategy & Commercialization to maximize the value creation potential of an ophthalmology product for a retinal disease. You will be accountable for overseeing and providing leadership to an integrated cross-functional team to enable geographic expansion into new markets and develop and execute global lifecycle management plans for both new and existing markets.

Additionally, you will be accountable to deliver and execute against strategic priorities to enable sustained market growth, plan and manage against an annual operating budget, and drive a highly effective team performance that spans Commercialization functions, Development, and PO&T across Regions.

What You’ll Do:

• Enable geographic expansion to key identified markets working with the Regions’ commercial teams, particularly with respect to Brazil, China and Japan.
• Identify additional opportunities for geographic expansion and develop business cases for internal review/approval
• Develop robust global lifecycle management plans
• Drive engagement and alignment across functions and regions to enable delivery of program priorities
• Monitor external environment and competition to refine product strategy amidst changing market dynamics

Who You Are: You are a dynamic leader with a strategic mindset and a deep understanding of the biopharma industry. Your strong cross-functional leadership and ability to foster collaboration across diverse teams prepare you to drive business success. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, adept at navigating complex market dynamics with analytical precision. Your passion for innovation and strategic growth drives you to explore new opportunities and lead teams to achieve their fullest potential.

Required Skills:

• 12+ years of experience in a commercial and/or business function in the biopharma industry
• Marketing competence and understanding of go-to market considerations, access considerations and commercial P&L
• Strong cross-functional leadership, planning and organization, analytics, decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated experience in managing, leading, coaching, and developing effective teams.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in ophthalmology and retinal diseases preferred

 

Job Level: Management

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.