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VP Clinical Development, Glomerular Diseases and Transplant Indications, WCH

San Francisco, United States

The Vice President of Clinical Development, West Coast Hub (WCH) has a key organizational role, accountable for the clinical strategy and execution of a growing therapeutic-area portfolio in immune mediated diseases, including developing novel targeted therapies for glomerular diseases and transplantation. This leader is responsible for shaping the disease area strategy in close collaboration with Biogen Research, Development, and Commercial leaders and advancing multiple high-priority development programs from IND to registrational studies as well as life-cycle management. This role leads direct and matrixed teams of Medical Directors and Clinical Scientists and/or Clinical Development staff to deliver best-in-class clinical development projects in a mission-driven, science-first environment.

This position is a hybrid-based role in South San Francisco, CA. Consideration may be given to individuals able to commute to CA regularly from US-Remote locations.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

The individual who assumes this position will provide medical and strategic leadership for the development of both the disease area strategy and individual clinical programs encompassing the West Coast Hub's glomerular diseases and transplantation indications. They will influence internal and external regulatory, scientific, and business decisions that impact the company’s overall portfolio. The ideal candidate will be experienced in leading complex development programs and comfortable interacting with executive leadership, regulators, the medical community, and external partners within a rapidly growing organization.

Recruit, lead, and develop a high-performing team of Medical Directors and Clinical Scientists that focuses on bringing important therapies to patients, ensuring scientific rigor, mentorship, and opportunities for growth within the enterprise.
Develop integrated immune mediated disease area strategies in partnership with Research leadership that encompass both translational and clinical insights and provide clinical development oversight of WCH clinical portfolio.
Create and own the clinical portfolio strategy for glomerular and transplant indications, providing clinical guidance for IND-enabling activities and early clinical experimentation.
Serve as the medical and strategic leader for assigned programs, leveraging deep expertise in immunology, nephrology, and transplantation.
Lead and oversee the execution of the glomerular and transplant programs through First-in-Human, Proof of Biology, pivotal, global registrational filings, and life-cycle expansion, with accountability for timelines, risk mitigation, and deliverables, including protocol development, study monitoring, data review, and analysis.
Collaborate closely with Research counterparts to ensure smooth program transition from discovery to development and optimize the alignment of biomarker strategies and patient selection.
Work cross-functionally with Clinical Operations, Biometrics, Regulatory, Commercial, and Medical Affairs teams to ensure seamless program execution.
Partner with External Innovation and Business Development to identify, evaluate, and integrate external clinical-stage assets that complement the internal pipeline.
Represent the disease area and development programs to internal governance, including Executive Leadership, Board of Directors, and Portfolio Review Committees.
Actively participate in R&D leadership initiatives and strategic planning to shape the future direction of the company’s development portfolio.
Serve as a matrix leader on cross-functional development teams; support and guide clinical study designs, protocol development, data interpretation, and regulatory interactions.

Maintain relationships with key opinion leaders, academic institutions, and regulatory bodies investigators in nephrology, transplant medicine, and immunology. Represent Biogen in external forums and scientific partnerships in nephrology and transplantation.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have the following mix of professional and personal characteristics:

Professional Qualifications

MD (or equivalent clinical doctorate) required; subspecialty training in nephrology or transplant medicine strongly preferred.
At least 15 years of relevant experience in clinical research, with a minimum of 10 years in the biopharmaceutical industry.
Proven track record of leading successful clinical development programs from early to late stage; experience in IND submissions and global regulatory interactions preferred.
Deep scientific and clinical understanding of glomerular diseases and/or solid organ transplantation.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with cross-functional R&D partners including research, translational science, clinical operations, and regulatory affairs.
Experience leading cross-functional teams and mentoring clinical development professionals.
Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and complexity.
Excellent communication and executive presence; capable of interacting credibly with internal leadership, external partners, and regulatory agencies.

Personal Characteristics

Purpose-driven leader with a passion for improving outcomes in underserved kidney disease and transplant populations.
Collaborative, self-aware, and comfortable leading through influence across a matrixed organization.
High integrity, with a strong sense of accountability and urgency.
Committed to the growth and success of team members, fostering a culture of inclusion, learning, and excellence.
Enterprise-minded leader who considers organizational impact and cross-functional interdependencies in decision-making.

Job Level: Executive

Additional Information

The base compensation range for this role is: $335,000.00-$486,000.00

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.

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