Job Description
The Associate Director, Clinical Operations Program Leadership (COPL) is responsible for leading the strategy, planning, and implementation of clinical development program operations. The role reports to the Senior Director of the Clinical Trial Delivery Unit. COPL is a key contributor as the lead program-level representative. This individual provides advanced functional and technical expertise, offering strategic (decision points, risk) and operational (timeline scenarios, feasibility & financials) insights to contribute to and make recommendations on clinical development plans. The COPL is accountable for the strategy, planning, oversight, and delivery of program-level clinical operations deliverables. They develop a high-level clinical study operational strategy aligned with the Clinical Development Plan (CDP) and key program objectives.
What You’ll Do
1. Deliver program-level clinical operations deliverables
2. Develop operational timeline scenarios, feasibility, and financials
3. Strategize, plan, and implement clinical development program operations
Who You Are
You are a strategic thinker experienced in program leadership within drug development. You are driven, agile, and an influential team player who collaborates effectively.
Qualifications
Required Skills
* Undergraduate degree in a scientific or health-related discipline; minimum of 8 years’ experience in drug development, clinical research, and operational strategy
* Excellent communication and presentation skills
* Proven ability to ensure studies and programs are executed to quality, timelines, and budget
* Deep knowledge of project/program management
* Proficiency in risk assessment, mitigation, and contingency planning
* Strong timeline and budget management skills
Skills
* Experience in a Biotech/Pharma environment
* Advanced scientific or business degree (MS/PhD/PharmD/MBA/MPH) or equivalent experience
Additional Information
The base salary range for this role is $161,000 - $222,000, determined through an analytical approach considering skills, experience, location, and internal equity. Employees are eligible for short-term and long-term incentives, including bonuses and equity. Biogen offers comprehensive benefits supporting physical, financial, emotional, and social well-being, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, wellness programs, paid time off, holidays, sick leave, parental leave, 401(k), stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement, and employee resource groups.
Why Biogen?
We are a global team committed to excellence and innovation. As a mid-sized biotech, we offer stability and resources while fostering an environment for impactful contributions. Our talented team works together to deliver life-changing medicines, guided by our mission: Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.
We value diversity and inclusion, reflecting the communities we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive culture where every employee feels empowered and inspired. We do not discriminate based on race, gender, age, veteran status, genetic information, or other protected categories. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.
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