Biogen
Location
Cambridge, MA | United States
Job description
The head of the device development group is responsible for the development of state-of-the-art drug delivery systems that have the potential to transform the way medications are delivered to patients. You will lead a team of highly skilled engineers and scientists in the end-to-end development, commercialization and life cycle management of devices, used across the multiple disease indications and modalities of Biogen’s clinical and commercial portfolio. The product scope includes Class 1-3 medical devices for multiple routes of drug administration. The therapeutic modalities include but are not limited to small molecule, oligonucleotide and biologics. The responsibilities also include optimizing the infrastructure, design control processes, and technical capabilities needed to lead the industry in drug-device combination product therapies that are user-centric, innovative, reliable and environmentally sustainable. The development of combination products and medical devices is a highly cross-functional exercise that requires coordination and input from multiple functions across Biogen and external partnerships.
In addition to leading the device development function, the head of the device development group will lead the technical evaluation of novel device technologies, setting the strategy for the Device Pillar within Biogen. The Head of Device Development engages with a cross-functional team of experts from regulatory sciences, pre-clinical, safety, clinical development, clinical operations, medical affairs and clin pharm. This team is accountable for the successful integration of the platform device in the relevant clinical assets’ plans. Importantly, the head of device development will coach, mentor and develop team members to ensure goals are accomplished, organization objectives are met and team members are empowered and successful.
What You’ll Do
Who You Are
You are an experienced leader with the ability to lead teams through uncertainty in a dynamic environment. You should have a deep understanding of all aspects of medical device development and manufacturing processes for assembly of medical devices. You also have a strong knowledge of implantable devices and new commercial devices introduction, regulatory and compliance requirements of device design controls and drug – device combination products. You have the ability to connect with all levels of the organization to influence while embracing and driving change. You have a passion for driving technical excellence in everything from product conceptualization, throughout product development cycle to regulatory submissions that ultimately deliver life changing therapies to patients.
Why Biogen?
Our mission to find therapies for neurological and rare diseases is a unique focus within our industry and this shared purpose is what connects us as a team. We work together to overcome obstacles and to follow the science. We are resilient as we strive to make an impact on our patients’ lives and on changing the course of medicine. Together, we pioneer. Together, we thrive.
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 our DE&I efforts.
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.
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