[Hiring] Senior Manager, Scientific Communications @Biogen

Role Description

As Senior Manager, Scientific Communications within Global Medical Affairs, you will support the development and execution of the global publications strategy for Empaveli across nephrology and hematology indications. (80% nephrology / 20% hematology)

You will translate scientific and medical priorities into high-quality publication plans and deliverables, working closely with cross-functional colleagues, external authors, and medical communications agencies. You will also contribute to the development of scientific platforms and ensure that publications are scientifically accurate, strategically aligned, delivered on time, and developed in accordance with Biogen standard operating procedures and industry publication standards.

What You’ll Do:

• Support the development, maintenance, and execution of global strategic publication plans for Empaveli across nephrology and hematology.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of core scientific platforms, communication objectives, and evidence-based scientific statements.
• Lead individual publication projects from concept through submission and publication, including manuscripts, congress abstracts, posters, oral presentations, and related scientific materials.
• Coordinate cross-functional publication teams and facilitate alignment among Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Biostatistics, Health Economics and Outcomes Research, Regulatory, and other relevant functions.
• Partner with internal and external authors to develop scientifically accurate, clear, and strategically aligned publications.
• Monitor the scientific literature and congress landscape, providing timely summaries of relevant publications, competitive developments, and emerging evidence.
• Manage medical communications agencies and other external vendors, including project planning, timelines, budgets, deliverables, and quality oversight.
• Track publication plan progress, identify risks or delays, and recommend practical solutions to support timely execution.
• Ensure that externally presented or published materials align with the global publication plan and comply with Biogen policies, applicable standard operating procedures, and recognized publication practices.
• Support publication team meetings, author communications, documentation, and approval processes.
• Contribute to annual publication planning, budget development, and forecasting.
• Provide publication-related guidance to colleagues and support the development of less-experienced team members, as appropriate.

Qualifications

• PharmD, PhD, or MD in a relevant life science field.
• 2+ years of experience within Medical Affairs in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry, including publications planning experience.
• Proven track record in scientific communications and publications planning.
• Exceptional project management abilities.
• Strong ability to work effectively in a matrix environment.
• Superior scientific acumen and communication skills.

Requirements

• Experience in Nephrology and/or Hematology.
• Demonstrated leadership in cross-functional project management.
• Experience managing external vendors and overseeing project budgets.

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.