Executive Director, Development Asset Lead

Executive Director, Development Asset Lead (DAL)

As an Executive Director, Development Asset Lead (DAL), you will serve as a senior leader within Biogen's Development organization. You'll manage and mentor a subset of Development Asset Leads (DALs), who are responsible for leading cross-functional development teams for preclinical and clinical-stage assets across the portfolio. This role requires strategic leadership, deep knowledge of drug development, and the ability to drive high-impact decisions in a complex matrixed environment.

You may also serve directly as a DAL on one or more high-priority assets, accountable for the creation and execution of integrated asset plans (IAPs) that guide program development, investment, and lifecycle strategy. You will work closely with senior governance forums, functional leaders, and other key stakeholders to ensure alignment, execution, and value creation across Biogen's portfolio.

What You'll Do

• Lead and mentor a high-performing team of DALs to deliver high-impact results across the asset lifecycle.
• Guide asset strategies from preclinical development through end-of-life, including IND-enabling work, clinical proof-of-concept, and regulatory planning.
• Define, own, and execute integrated asset plans (IAPs) with associated budgets and timelines.
• Align asset goals with franchise / TA strategy, incorporating regulatory, clinical, and commercial perspectives. Drive execution of IND-enabling, early development, and pivotal trials.
• Drive integration across functions (e.g., clinical, regulatory, CMC, commercial) to ensure comprehensive development strategies. Lead integration of MPP / TPP, clinical pharmacology, biomarker strategy, and safety planning.
• Represent assets at senior-level portfolio governance forums and partner with internal leaders including PDC leads and Research / Development Unit heads.
• Partner with Program Management to drive the timely and efficient execution of integrated asset plans.
• Ensure alignment with regulatory requirements (U.S. and global).

Who You Are

You are a strategic thinker, an experienced drug development leader, and a collaborative team builder. You thrive in matrixed environments, balancing scientific opportunity with business realities. You bring clarity, accountability, and vision, and you excel at mentoring and empowering others to lead complex programs.

Qualifications

Additional Information

The base compensation range for this role is : $308,000.00-$435,000.00. 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.

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 :

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.