Director, Product Communications, Rare Disease

About This Role

The Director of Corporate Affairs, Product Communications will drive the development and implementation of internal and external multi-channel strategies for the U.S. Rare Disease franchise, which includes multiple commercialized products. The individual will lead key external-facing projects with broad impact on the business. In addition, this individual will represent Corporate Affairs as the strategic counselor to the Rare Disease team, holding a seat on the program Leadership team.

This person will create innovative plans and an aligned approach to external stakeholder messaging for both Spinal Muscular Atrophy and Friedreich Ataxia. A significant focus of this role will be leading communications strategy for a product launch and amplifying awareness of the company's products and therapeutic areas through video content, media relations, social media, paid strategy, and press releases.

The role will be dedicated to the U.S. Rare Disease team and part of the Global Corporate Affairs team, reporting into the Head of Corporate Affairs, North America.

What You'll Do

Strategic Communications Leadership

• Develop and execute multi-faceted, strategic communications plans that support the goals of the U.S. Rare Disease business and align with company's overall mission, values, and business objectives
• Identify and leverage opportunities to support business challenges
• Act as a strategic partner to senior executives, providing guidance on product-related messaging, media engagement, and reputation management
• Work closely and effectively with compliance, legal and regulatory colleagues
• Provide direction and leadership to agency teams that support this role
• Develop measurable goals to track the impact and effectiveness of communication strategies
• Manage and track communication budgets to ensure strategic allocation and cost efficiency

Who You Are:

You are passionate communications leader with deep interest and experience in rare disease. Your expertise in developing and executing integrated communication strategies, coupled with your ability to navigate the complexities of rare disease landscapes, sets you apart. Your strong storytelling, media acumen, and interpersonal skills enable you to craft compelling narratives that resonate across internal and external stakeholders. You thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments and excel at aligning diverse stakeholders toward shared goals.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred
• 10+ years experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology product communications
• Significant experience working on marketed products, with preferred for experience in rare disease
• Ability to develop strong relationships across a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
• Strong understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements in healthcare communications
• Ability to articulate, defend and adapt strategy to senior leadership
• Strong stakeholder engagement and agency/vendor management experience
• Ability to navigate a fast-paced, matrixed organizational environment.

Job Level: Management

Additional Information

The base compensation range for this role is: $192,000.00-$264,000.00

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 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.