Senior Launch Lead

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Biogen is seeking a Senior Launch Lead to orchestrate supply for launches, turning asset and commercial strategies into executable, risk balanced plans for supply, manufacturing and distribution. You will lead cross functional launch activities, drive Go-to-Market readiness, align commercial business cases with supply strategy, and develop global launch supply plans with manufacturing readiness. The role requires 10+ years in pharma or biotech, strong analytical and stakeholder management skills, autonomy, and hands on experience with SAP, Oracle and Smartsheets; APICS or Lean Six Sigma preferred. To apply, tailor your resume to show launches, risk mitigation, measurable outcomes, and patient access impact, with examples of times you influenced senior leadership and met deadlines.

About This Role: 

As the Senior Launch Lead, you will be a pivotal figure in orchestrating global supply execution for complex product launches and major lifecycle events across multiple markets. This role is embedded within the Product Lifecycle Management team and works to transform asset and commercial launch strategies into executable, risk-balanced plans for supply, manufacturing, and distribution. Operating with substantial autonomy, you will identify cross-functional risks, assess trade-offs, and drive mitigation strategies to safeguard launch timelines, ensure patient access, and achieve business outcomes. Your contributions will influence launch decisions, uphold launch standards consistently, and enhance launch excellence capabilities. You will act as a trusted advisor for complex or high-risk launches, providing invaluable insight and guidance without assuming enterprise-level launch governance. Your strategic input will ensure our products reach global markets seamlessly and sustainably.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and coordinate product launch activities across various departments to meet business objectives.
• Organize Product Launch Readiness according to Go-to-Market strategies.
• Ensure alignment between Commercial Business case and Supply Strategy for Launch Endorsement.
• Develop and execute global and market-specific launch supply strategies, including manufacturing readiness and packaging.
• Evaluate and implement non-standard supply solutions, assessing feasibility and impacts.
• Ensure launch supply strategies support initial market entry and sustainable lifecycle supply.
• Synthesize complex launch scenarios into concise insights for leadership decisions.
• Proactively identify launch risks across multiple domains and develop mitigation plans.
• Contribute to the refinement of launch standards, tools, and best practices within Product Lifecycle Management.
• Capture lessons learned from launches and translate them into improved processes.
• Develop supply plans for pre-approval patient access and managed access programs.
• Coordinate end-of-lifecycle product activities and support transitions while documenting lessons learned.

Who You Are: 

You are a strategic thinker who thrives in complex, fast-paced environments. Your ability to navigate ambiguity and operate autonomously empowers you to influence senior stakeholders effectively. You possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, allowing you to distill complex scenarios into actionable insights. Your commitment to continuous improvement and mentorship within the launch community reflects your dedication to excellence. You are passionate about ensuring patient access and optimizing product lifecycle management, making you an invaluable asset to our team.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor or Master Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or similar field.
• At least 10 years of experience in supply chain, product launch, lifecycle management, or related roles within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross-functional launch execution in international, regulated environments.
• Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to operate with autonomy and influence senior stakeholders.
• Experience with supply chain planning and execution tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Hyperion, Smartsheets).

Preferred Skills:

• APICS certification or equivalent working experience.
• Lean Six Sigma/Green Belt.

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 Biogen.

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.