Sr Manager, Business Strategy & Operations - WCH Development

Location: South San Francisco, CA (Hybrid)

About This Role

The Senior Manager, Business Strategy & Operations will support the strategic, operational, and cultural priorities of Biogen's West Coast Hub (WCH) Development organization. Reporting to the Head of Strategy, Operations & Excellence, this role works closely with leadership to help translate strategy into plans, enable execution, and drive consistency across key initiatives. This role is designed for a strong operator who thrives in a matrixed environment and is comfortable partnering across teams to support planning, execution, and continuous improvement.

What You'll Do
• Strategic Planning & WCH Enablement
• Support site-level strategy development, planning, and prioritization in partnership with leadership.
• Translate strategic priorities into operating plans, timelines, and materials.
• Coordinate planning and delivery of key WCH Development forums and site forums beyond Development (e.g., all-hands, on-sites, R&D learning sessions).
• Track progress across priorities, highlighting risks, dependencies, and decisions for leadership visibility.
• Support change management efforts, including communications and adoption activities.
• Business Operations & Strategic Initiatives
• Support execution of business operations initiatives aligned with Development priorities and site-wide priorities.
• Contribute to process improvement and simplification to enhance team effectiveness.
• Help maintain operating rhythms, planning cadences, and coordination across teams.
• Assist in developing scalable approaches that enable efficient and compliant execution.
• Site, Culture & Ecosystem Engagement
• Support site leadership initiatives that strengthen culture and ways of working.
• Partner with HR and site leadership to implement engagement activities and programs.
• Coordinate logistics and execution of site events and leadership engagements.
• Support external-facing site engagements in alignment with enterprise guidance.
• Communications
• Develop clear and concise materials to support leadership communications.
• Support the preparation of updates, presentations, and storytelling on key initiatives.
• Ensure alignment with enterprise communication standards and messaging.

Who You Are

You are a detail-oriented and collaborative operator with strong organizational skills and sound judgment. You are comfortable working with cross-functional teams, managing multiple priorities, and supporting execution in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications:

Required
• Bachelor's degree (science or related field preferred).
• 5+ years of relevant experience in biotech/pharma or a related industry.
• Experience supporting cross-functional initiatives in a matrixed environment.
• Strong communication skills with experience preparing presentations or materials.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and contribute to execution.

Preferred
• Advanced degree (PhD, MD, PharmD) or MBA.
• Experience in R&D, Development, or scientific organizations.
• Exposure to strategy, operations, or project management roles.
• Experience supporting organizational or change initiatives.

Job Level: Management

Additional Information

The base compensation range for this role is: $140,000.00-$187,000.00

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

Job Level: Management