Launch Excellence Lead FA

Job Description

The Global Launch Excellence Lead is a senior individual contributor accountable for the end‑to‑end governance, readiness, and execution excellence supporting the global commercial launch of SKYCLARYS in adults & pediatrics in ~50 markets globally.

This role is accountable for leading cross-functional and cross-regional matrix teams to develop and execute robust launch plans, provide launch progress updates for leadership, build and enhance organizational capabilities for launch via new methods, tools; and maximize launch excellence know-how across teams to enhance and accelerate decision-making.

The Launch Excellence Lead will work closely with G10 markets to understand performance and underlying drivers & barriers of business results. He/she will track, review, & synthesize best practices, ensuring these are disseminated across regions/countries to drive excellence in execution.

In addition, the role leads the design and implementation of critical cross-functional initiatives – spanning external engagement (HCPs, patients, caregivers) and advanced insight generation, in collaboration with cross-functional partners – to strengthen launch impact and inform strategic decision-making.  Importantly, this role will partner closely with the PDC, DAT & ITAC teams to ensure strong collaboration and decision-making across functions.

Principal Accountabilities

• Collaborate as the primary Launch Excellence partner for the Global cross-functional FA teams across Regulatory, PO&T, Global Product Strategy and Commercialization, Development, and Global Medical Affairs guiding cross-functional teams through key planning milestones to deliver impactful launch plans
• Drive strategic and operational rigor in building and managing integrated launch plans including timelines, budgets, interdependencies and risks, that support product and company strategic objectives across multiple programs (SKY in adults & SKY in pediatrics)
• Track, review & synthesize best practices, ensuring these are disseminated across regions/countries to drive excellence in execution
• Act as an integrator for the functions, program teams (PDC, DAT & ITAC), regions and key markets, driving clarity and removing barriers to enable the operational execution of launch priorities.
• Build and maintain tools to plan and track launch progress (develop and maintain launch KPI metrics), enhancing team collaboration and agility e.g., performance reporting & dashboards
• Coordinate the development of impactful presentations to facilitate strategic planning and decision-making, as well as preparing launch status updates for key governance committees.
• Define and drive the global engagement strategy across HCPs, patients, and caregivers, ensuring alignment with brand positioning and launch objective

 

Who You Are:

You are a highly collaborative leader who has deep understanding of the launch planning horizon from pivotal program endorsement to market introduction and the role of each function in launch planning and execution. You have proven success in leading cross-functional teams through world-class launches. The ideal candidate is a results-driven leader who excels in strategy, execution and people management. She/he possesses a strategic and empowering mindset and strong communication skills to ensure effective seamless cross-functional alignment and execution as well as representation in global forums and across the organization. The ideal candidate has a strong background in: Global marketing / brand leadership, Product launches (global or regional), Commercial strategy in pharma/biotech. He or she will bring experience in pre-launch + launch + early in-line phases, ideally exposure to rare diseases. You are forward-thinking and digitally savvy, with demonstrated experience leveraging AI-enabled tools, advanced analytics, and data-driven approaches to accelerate decision-making, enhance launch readiness, and improve commercial execution. You embrace innovative ways of working and champion the adoption of emerging technologies to generate insights, improve productivity, and drive organizational effectiveness across global, cross-functional teams.

 

 

Minimum Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required (in a relevant field such as business, life sciences, or related discipline)
• Advanced degree preferred (e.g., MBA, MSc, PhD, PharmD)

Minimum Experience Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry with at least 3 years in strategic or tactical roles supporting launch readiness
• Strong commercial experience, preferably in local affiliate environment, regional/global level experience is a plus
• Demonstrated AI fluency and experience applying AI-enabled tools, advanced analytics, and digital innovations to accelerate decision-making, improve operational efficiency, and enhance commercial execution.
• Experience in Rare Disease/Neuromuscular preferred
• Strong track record of delivering results while enhancing collaborative culture and high employee engagement
• Experienced in leading in a matrix organization
• Anticipated travel: up to 15% international

 

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.

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