New · posted Nov 1
Biogen · Biotechnology
Associate Director Clinical Development, Immunology
- Remote, US
- Remote
- Full-time
- Director
The role
The Associate Director Clinical Development, Immunology, based within Biogen’s West Coast Hub (WCH), will contribute to the clinical trial design and execution of one or more Immunology programs, focus on early-phase (I-II) studies in autoantibody-driven disease such as myasthenia gravis and chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP). Reporting to Sr Director Clinical Development Lead Immunology and Indications Expansion (WCH).
The Associate Director, Clinical Development is a pivotal role requiring strong blend of scientific acumen, tactical trial execution, and collaborative leadership. Your primary responsibilities will include contributing to clinical development frameworks for new indications, designing robust protocols, and interpreting study data in clos partnership with internal research and development teams. As a key member of the clinical development team, you will execute key trials that drive the trajectory of our WCH immunology pipeline. You will also support the company’s broader mission by providing clinical insights to early-stage research assets, external partnerships, and due diligence activities.
What you need
Required Skills
MD/DO (or international equivalent) or PharmD with relevant experience required. Subspecialty experience in neurology or neuromuscular medicine, or prior drug development experience in neuromuscular or neuroimmunology diseases, is strongly preferred.
0-2 + years’ experience in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry with additional experience in academic or clinical research.
Prior experience in medical monitoring or investigator/sub-investigator role
Experience contributing to clinical study execution and/or oversight and working cross-functionally with R&D partners.
Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
Deep scientific and clinical understanding of neuroimmunology/ autoimmune disorders
Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast paced environment
Ability to travel domestically and internationally, as required for business needs.
You are passionate about advancing clinical development in immunology and improving the lives of patients with immune-mediated or autoimmune diseases. You thrive in ambiguity and continuously seek to learn and improve. Your expertise in neuroimmunology and autoimmune disorders helps provide input for complex scientific and clinical information into actionable development strategies. You will have the ability to influence without authority and partner effectively across disciplines. Experienced in framing trade-offs and decision points for senior leadership, you are adaptable, able to flex between program-level strategy and disease area depth as needed.
Preferred Skillsnice to have
Relevant disease area experience (e.g., Myasthenia Gravis, CIDP, neuroimmunology, or other immune-mediated conditions)
Understanding of regulatory requirements for drug development.
Established network of global Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs)
Open to remote U.S.-based talent, with a preference for candidates located near our West Coast site in California.
Job Level: Management
What you'll do
Partner with cross-functional teams including clinical operations, biostatistics, data management, regulatory, and safety to advance early-phase development programs.
Contribute to clinical trial protocol design, development and execution for early phase neuroimmunology studies.
Provide medical monitoring, clinical execution, and oversight of clinical studies to ensure patient safety
Serve as a contact for CRO and investigators to provide responses for protocol related questions.
Provide scientific therapeutic expertise to internal and external stakeholders.
Support data interpretation and clinical reporting for early phase clinical studies.
Support preparation for health authority interaction and contribute to responses for regulatory questions related to clinical development activities.
Contribute scientific contents for clinical protocols and other clinical development documents.
Support risk mitigation strategies and provide clinical input for safety management plans
Assist in providing scientific content for clinical study documents such as protocols, amendments, investigator brochure, clinical study reports, and briefing materials.
Champion patient-centered development approaches by incorporating disease burden, feasibility and patient experience considerations into study design.
Monitor the external landscape in neuroimmunology and autoimmune disease, including competitive intelligence, evolving standards of care, and relevant scientific advances.
Pay and benefits
$184,000 – $253,000 a year
Employer providedAdditional Information
The base compensation range for this role is: $184,000.00-$253,000.00
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
Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
Cash bonus and equity incentives
401(k) with company match
Employee stock purchase plan
15days
Minimum 15 days paid vacation plus paid holidays
Paid maternity and parental leave
From the posting
About Biogen
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.
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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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How the pay compares
This role's midpoint is 27% below the US median for Clinical Development roles at this level.
This roleEmployer provided
Director roles in the US204 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| This role | $184,000 | — | $253,000 |
| All US (middle half) | $259,125 | $300,000 | $335,500 |
This role: Biogen's own published range. Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Clinical Development roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, November 1, 2026. Nothing is estimated.
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- Collaboration and leadership7
- Investigations and CAPA3
- Documentation and SOPs2
- Regulatory submissions1
- Data and digital systems1
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Associate Director Clinical Development, Immunology at Biogen
Open until filled. $184K–$253K a year, employer provided.