Global Access Mechanisms, Governance & Strategy Lead

About This Role

We are seeking a strategic and execution-oriented leader to serve as the Global Access Mechanisms (GAM), Strategy & Governance Lead within the Worldwide Medical organization. This role will be instrumental in shaping and operationalizing Biogen's global access strategy through the development of a Center of Excellence (CoE) focused on governance, capability building, and knowledge infrastructure for all global access mechanisms including (but not limited to) early, post-trial, compassionate use, and humanitarian programs.

The position will drive both long-term strategic planning and near-term execution, ensuring Biogen's access mechanisms are consistent, compliant, and scalable across geographies and therapeutic areas. Leadership will be demonstrated through matrix influence and collaboration enterprise-wide (including but not limited to all worldwide medical functions, the development organization, Global Product Strategy & Commercialization organization, Manufacturing, Corporate Affairs, Legal, Compliance). This role will establish foundational capabilities, drive cross-functional alignment, and embed ethical, sustainable, and compliant access practices across geographies and therapeutic areas.

Scope

& Strategic Impact

• Enterprise-level role with worldwide influence, shaping Biogen's access governance framework, operating principles, and long-term strategic roadmap.
• Serves as the central lead for access governance and capability development, partnering across all worldwide medical functions, the development organization, Global Product Strategy & Commercialization organization, Manufacturing, Corporate Affairs, Legal, Compliance, etc.
• Drives consistency in decision-making, risk mitigation, and policy adherence across diverse markets and access pathways.
• Leads through matrix influence with high visibility and strategic accountability.

What You'll Do Governance & Strategic Frameworks

• Develop and operationalize Biogen's Global Patient Access Governance Framework, integrating ethical standards, decision pathways, and compliance requirements.
• Relaunch and optimize the Global Access Mechanism Governance Committee (GAM-GC), ensuring lean membership, clear decision rights, and escalation pathways.
• Harmonize SOPs and policy documents to support flexible, market-sensitive execution.

Capability Development & Center of Excellence

• Design and lead the Global Access Mechanisms Center of Excellence (CoE), including core principles, governance models, and content infrastructure.
• Translate a forward looking blueprint/roadmap into actionable initiatives that build and mature Biogen's global access capabilities.
• Define and standardize access pathways including enablement value and risk profiles.

Training & Knowledge Management

• Build and deliver high-impact training programs to enhance access competency across internal teams.
• Create and manage a centralized repository of access-related content, including policies, templates, and best practices.
• Monitor capability maturity and define KPIs to measure progress and impact.

Strategic Implementation & Market Sensitivity

• Tailor access strategies to market archetypes (e.g., developing, lower potential, high potential) and legal/payor environments.
• Integrate access planning into early clinical development to avoid reactive execution and establish clear exit strategies.
• Anchor access programs from regulatory submissions through reimbursement milestones to ensure sustainability and reduce risk.

On-site Engagement:
This position is expected to be in the Cambridge office on an ad hoc basis monthly to support priority meetings & workshops, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional alignment.

Competencies

• Strategic Execution:
  Ability to translate vision into structured frameworks and scalable tools
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  
  Skilled at driving alignment across diverse teams and geographies
• Governance & Policy Expertise:
  Strong foundation in access-related regulatory and ethical frameworks
• Content & Knowledge Management:
  Effective in managing complex content ecosystems and training programs
• Analytical Thinking:
  Capable of assessing gaps, defining maturity models, and measuring strategic impact
• Adaptability & Learning Agility:
  Comfortable navigating ambiguity and evolving priorities in a dynamic global environment

Qualifications Required Skills

• BSc/MSc in a scientific, clinical, or health policy-related field
• 10 - 13 years' experience in biotech/pharma, with a focus on access mechanisms, policy, or medical operations
• Proven experience in developing governance frameworks, Centers of Excellence, or strategic capability models
• Deep understanding of global regulatory and ethical considerations related to patient access
• Experience working in a matrixed, cross-functional environment

Preferred Skills

• Background in medical affairs, value & access, or clinical operations
• Familiarity with capability maturity models and organizational development
• Exposure to global markets and diverse healthcare systems

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