Job Description

ABOUT THIS ROLE

The GM of 900 Davis Drive is accountable for all strategies, development & implementation as well as production of clinical and commercial products required to meet developmental CMC milestones, clinical trials and/or commercial demands for Biogen internal programs at the 900 Davis Drive campus in RTP. This includes manufacturing for parenteral fill finish, oligonucleotides and oral solid dose. In addition, they are accountable for all strategy development and implementation for In-sourcing Collaborations with external companies under capacity sharing contracts. The incumbent leads the Site Leadership Team, which is an operational cross functional team, responsible for 3 manufacturing plants across 3 modalities. The incumbent leads the strategies & execution that results in optimal compliance, safety, quality production and fiscal disciplines in the short and long term of the manufacturing facilities,  including Direct Manufacturing, Warehousing, Materials Planning & Inventory Controls, Manufacturing Support, Manufacturing Sciences, Site Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Engineering, Environmental Health and Safety, and Information Technology across a matrixed reporting structure. Leadership is across ~150 FTE’s and temps anticipated to grow by ~75% within the next 1-2 years.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Oversee all business & Manufacturing matters of the site of responsibilities including parenteral fill finish, oligonucleotide synthesis and oral solid dose. Resolve operational, manufacturing and facility issues to ensure minimal costs and prevention of operational delays.
• Responsible for advancing strategic growth objectives. Confer with department heads on all critical decisions, identification of issues and problem resolution to ensure concurrence and adverse operational impact.
• Establish short and long-term manufacturing & site manufacturing operations goals, objectives and strategies ensuring that appropriate policies and procedures are in place to accurately measure, monitor and report actual versus planned results. Identify, design, implement, and measure programs to improve operational performance.
• Responsible for preparation, review, and approval of site manufacturing accounting analysis for budgetary planning and implementation, production efficiency, financial reporting and submittal for capital expenditures. Support corporate/local business development activities and develop relationships with key local counterparts.
• Participate in formulating and administering functional policies and practices. Direct and coordinate all activities to develop and implement long-range goals and objectives to meet business and profitability growth objectives. Ensure departmental goals and objectives are properly aligned to support site and global operations strategy.
• Ensure synergy between the long-range financial plans (LRP) and Global Manufacturing operating strategy to meet PO&T strategic direction and overall corporate objectives. Manage and influence operational advancements and synergies with multi cross-functional groups to include site Materials, Global Engineering and Facilities, Training, IT, Finance, HR, and Quality.
• Responsible for Site Operations Manufacturing talent management/succession planning actions and operational employee engagement/retention strategy

WHO YOU ARE

You are a strategic leader that influences decisions, impacts business direction, and drives capability building across the organization. You model cross-functional collaboration and alignment, as well as the Biogen Elements to foster a culture of high performance, accountability, and personal/professional growth.

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Qualifications

Education

• BS/MS Degree in Biochemical or Chemical Engineering or a related scientific discipline, PhD preferred.

Required Skills

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in Biopharma Operations
• 8+ years of senior management experience

Preferred Skills

• Experience in oral solid dose manufacturing

Additional Information

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.