Global Access Mechanisms, Governance & Strategy Lead

Global Access Mechanisms (GAM), Strategy & Governance Lead

We are seeking a strategic and execution-oriented leader to serve as the Global Access Mechanisms (GAM), Strategy & Governance Lead within the Worldwide Medical organization. This role will be instrumental in shaping and operationalizing Biogen's global access strategy through the development of a Center of Excellence (CoE) focused on governance, capability building, and knowledge infrastructure this is for all global access mechanisms including (but not limited to) early, post-trial, compassionate use, humanitarian programs.

The position will drive both long-term strategic planning and near-term execution, ensuring Biogen's access mechanisms are consistent, compliant, and scalable across geographies and therapeutic areas. Leadership will be demonstrated through matrix influence and collaboration enterprise-wide (including but not limited to all worldwide medical functions, the development organization, Global Product Strategy & Commercialization organization, Manufacturing, Corporate Affairs, Legal, Compliance). This role will establish foundational capabilities, drive cross-functional alignment, and embed ethical, sustainable, and compliant access practices across geographies and therapeutic areas.

What You'll Do

Governance & Strategic Frameworks

• Develop and operationalize Biogen's Global Patient Access Governance Framework, integrating ethical standards, decision pathways, and compliance requirements.
• Relaunch and optimize the Global Access Mechanism Governance Committee (GAM-GC), ensuring lean membership, clear decision rights, and escalation pathways.
• Harmonize SOPs and policy documents to support flexible, market-sensitive execution.

Capability Development & Center of Excellence

Training & Knowledge Management

Strategic Implementation & Market Sensitivity

On-site Engagement : This position is expected to be in the Cambridge office on an ad hoc basis monthly to support priority meetings & workshops, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional alignment.

Competencies

Qualifications

Required Skills

Preferred Skills

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. 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.