Biogen Posted July 17, 2026

CMC Asset Lead, Nephrology

Cambridge, United States Full time
Manufacturing & CMC

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About this opportunity

About This Role:

As the CMC Asset Lead, you will be an integral part of the PO&T Nephrology team, focusing on the development and launch of Biogen's nephrology assets. Your initial focus will be on overseeing a critical asset in clinical development for multiple indications, including three Phase 3 studies. The successful commercialization of this asset between 2028-2030 is pivotal to Biogen’s growth. In this role, you'll manage various aspects of asset strategy, launch planning, life cycle management, and project financials. Your efforts will directly contribute to the advancement of Biogen's portfolio in nephrology, ensuring alignment with business objectives and collaboration across various stakeholders. Your position within the organization allows you to steer complex, dynamic projects that are essential for the company's strategic goals.

This is a hybrid role that can be based in any of our US offices (RTP, NC or Cambridge, MA or San Francisco, CA).

What You’ll Do:

Develop and maintain a 5-year PO&T Asset Strategy and an 18-month rolling Tactical Plan.

Lead the cross-functional Asset Team to deliver on strategic objectives.

Manage financial accountability, including AOP and FTE allocations, and monitor impacts on the P&L.

Develop business cases for key initiatives and secure management endorsement.

Proactively resolve conflicts related to Asset Strategy in consultation with governance boards.

Serve as the PO&T representative on commercial or development teams, influencing strategic decisions.

Collaborate with PO&T and other stakeholders to align asset development with business objectives.

Oversee asset planning and execution for late-stage activities and launch.

Conduct asset scenario planning and evaluation for development, launch, and life cycle management.

Who You Are:

You are a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of the biopharmaceutical landscape. Your ability to navigate complex projects and influence stakeholders without direct authority sets you apart. You thrive in a matrix environment, leveraging diverse perspectives to drive innovation and achieve strategic goals. Your excellent communication and negotiation skills enable you to build strong relationships across teams. You are committed to identifying risks and developing effective mitigation plans to protect and advance Biogen’s interests.

Required Skills:

BS or equivalent in Sciences/Engineering with an advanced degree (MS, PhD, MBA) in a relevant biopharmaceutical discipline preferred.

Minimum of 12 years of experience with a focus on matrix management.

Proven track record in matrix leadership across program teams and the full product life cycle, including experience in commercial launch.

Experience in alliance management, preferably global, and understanding of business contracts.

Expertise in CMC, supply chain, or life cycle management development, from IND to NDA/BLA.

Strong strategic, organizational, and relationship development skills.

Ability to lead and influence strategic direction, leveraging diverse team perspectives.

Excellent communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

Demonstrated ability to identify critical program risks and develop mitigation strategies.

Experience in healthcare, biotech, or pharmaceutical industries with cross-functional interdependencies.

Strategic political skills with the ability to navigate complex organizational structures.

Technical expertise in biopharmaceutical development disciplines.

Job Level: Management

Additional Information

The base compensation range for this role is: $204,000.00-$281,000.00

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:

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 Biogen.

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.

Job details

Seniority
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Function
Manufacturing & CMC
Therapeutic area
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Location
Cambridge, United States
Employment type
Full time

How this role compares

Computed from every other active Manufacturing & CMC role in our database, not just this employer's listings.

We currently track 1527 comparable Manufacturing & CMC roles across 125 biopharma companies.

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1434Currently active
125Companies hiring similar roles
44Countries represented

Salary context

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Peer group range $0 – $540,400 (median $140,000)

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Manager165
Principal79
Associate68
Director64
Associate Director44
Senior Director21
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