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Head of Portfolio and Project Management, Biogen WCH
Head of Portfolio and Project Management, Biogen WCHBiogen • San Francisco, CA, United States
Head of Portfolio and Project Management, Biogen WCH

Head of Portfolio and Project Management, Biogen WCH

Biogen • San Francisco, CA, United States
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About the Role :

The Head of Portfolio and Project Management at the Biogen West Coast Hub (WCH) is a leadership role with strategic, enterprise-level responsibilities focusing on transformation and operational efficiency. This leader is accountable for shaping and executing portfolio strategy, driving an operational efficient PM organization, and ensuring operational excellence across clinical programs at the West Coast Hub (WCH).

What You’ll do :

1. Strategic Leadership & Portfolio Management

  • Define and implement the WCH portfolio and project management strategy, aligning with enterprise objectives.
  • Lead the Portfolio & Project Management function, influencing organizational direction and decision‑making.
  • Partner with WCH Chief of Staff and counterparts at Biogen HQ to maintain awareness of, and alignment with, corporate processes and initiatives.
  • Lead the group in piloting and adopting WCH‑specific versions of HQ processes and initiatives, including communication and knowledge‑sharing efforts.

2. Transformation & Operational Excellence

  • Champion lean simplification, cultural integration, and continuous improvement within and across initiatives.
  • Provide strategic support to the Development Therapeutic Area Heads and other leadership teams.
  • 3. Financial Stewardship

  • Partner with Finance and the Head of Strategy and Operations on the departmental budget and resource allocation across all portfolios and initiatives.
  • 4. Governance & Decision-Making

  • Establish and oversee governance frameworks from IND through Proof of Concept and into pivotal, late-stage development.
  • Ensure consistency in governance across all indications and programs within the WCH.
  • Run high-level WCH Development governance meetings and ensure alignment with Commercialization Teams supporting the WCH.
  • 5. Team Development & People Leadership

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing functional team of project managers, planners, and resource managers.
  • Conduct performance evaluations and drive professional growth across the function.
  • 6. Continuous Improvement & Best Practices

  • Drive organization-wide enhancements in methodologies, tools, and best practices.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement at scale, both within the WCH and in partnership with HQ.
  • Who You Are :

    You are a strategic thinker with a focus on results and accountability. Your innovative mindset allows you to adapt to changing environments and priorities seamlessly. You excel at inspiring and motivating teams, fostering a collaborative atmosphere. Your passion for building high-performing teams is evident in your leadership style. You possess an innate ability to drive continuous improvement and embrace cultural integration. Your dedication to operational excellence and strategic leadership sets you apart in advancing Biogen’s mission.

    Required Skills :

  • Proven experience in biotech / pharma portfolio and project management at a strategic and operational level with ~15 years of experience.
  • Preferred Master's degree or higher in the biological sciences or other related fields.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead transformation initiatives and drive organizational change.
  • Strong financial acumen and experience with budget ownership and planning.
  • Expertise in governance frameworks and decision‑making processes.
  • Track record of building and developing high-performing teams.
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional leadership skills.
  • #LI-TD1

    Job Level : Management

    Additional Information

    The base compensation range for this role is : $232,000.00-$319,000.00

    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.

    Benefits

  • 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 our DE&I efforts.

    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.

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