International Commercial Lead – Alzheimer’s Disease

About This Role:

As the International Commercial Lead for Alzheimer’s Disease, you will drive performance, strategic direction, and commercialization excellence across diverse international markets. This pivotal role involves ensuring strong alliance governance, effective cross-regional alignment, and the execution of impactful commercialization strategies. You will play a crucial role in strengthening marketing capabilities and advancing Biogen’s leadership in Alzheimer’s disease, while also shaping the Alzheimer’s Disease landscape. You will manage strategic initiatives, oversee market development, and lead the International Therapeutic Area Council (iTAC). This position is integral to our international business structure, providing critical insights and leadership to align global product strategy with market needs.

What You’ll Do:

• Drive business performance and progress across international markets, fostering innovation and creativity.
• Lead and advance Biogen’s positioning in Alzheimer’s disease globally.
• Drive product lifecycle management through intelligent resource allocation and clear strategic priorities.
• Lead the development and execution of key strategic initiatives and cross-market projects.
• Chair the International Therapeutic Area Council (iTAC), incorporating market insights into global product strategy.
• Lead preparation and coordination of the quarterly alliance governance cycle.
• Serve as Commercialization Team Co-Chair, ensuring high-quality meeting content and execution of follow-up actions.
• Act as the commercial lead across Asia, LATAM, and Biogen governance forums.
• Collaborate across departments to align programs, operations, communications, and business objectives with organizational strategy.
• Co-lead annual commercialization planning and budgeting process for all international markets.
• Monitor and analyze performance trends across international markets, delivering insights via scorecards and global dashboards.
• Represent the organization at key scientific congresses and engage with key medical experts and stakeholders.

Who You Are:
You are a “doer”  and strategic thinker who is adept at translating complex challenges into actionable initiatives. Your ability to inspire teams, partners, and stakeholders toward shared goals is matched by your extensive knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease/dementia and its broader context. You have a visionary approach to marketing and an innovative mindset that drives commercial excellence. With exceptional leadership and business acumen, you thrive in managing alliances and stakeholder relationships, ensuring robust and compliant documentation. Your deep understanding of healthcare systems and policy environments enables you to champion patient-centered approaches that improve outcomes for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree required. MBA highly preferred.
• 12+ years of commercial experience in pharma or biotech;
• Strong executor with excellent strategic thinking and ability to translate insights into action.
• Proven capability in alliance and stakeholder management.
• Commercial excellence and financial acumen.
• Alzheimer’s disease and/or dementia knowledge and influence valued.
• Marketing visionary and innovation mindset.
• Deep understanding of pharmaceutical commercialization and market dynamics.
• Fluent in financial reporting and budget management; ability to develop and support a business case for investment 

Nice to have:

• Track record of developing robust global marketing strategies to support brand growth goals and strategic alignment across regions; Global and/or affiliate in-line marketing experience
• Expertise in building brand architecture that supports global branding, positioning, and competitive messaging 
• Scientific curiosity w/ ability to extract insights for competitive differentiation 
• Previous sales experience or roles that demand high interaction with customers are highly valued; pipeline or commercial development experience is welcome 

 

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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