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About This Role

As Manager, Regulatory Affairs, you will lead regional Regulatory Affairs (RA) activities for biosimilars beyond centralized authorizations, coordinating with Affiliate RA to identify and fulfill national regulatory requirements to support successful product launches. You will oversee product updates across multiple countries and manage key national regulatory process steps, including risk minimization measures (RMMs). This role requires strong cross-functional collaboration, building and maintaining multiple interfaces with internal stakeholders, vendors, Affiliate RA, and medical teams to ensure timely and compliant execution.

What You'll Do

  • Lead the development and execution of Biogen’s regulatory strategies for assigned projects and products.

  • Serve as Biogen’s regulatory representative with strategic partner(s), ensuring alignment on regulatory strategy.

  • Identify and assess regulatory risks associated with product development, with guidance from senior team members.

  • Coordinate the preparation of regulatory documents and submission dossiers in close collaboration with Affiliate RA.

  • Manage the development and maintenance of additional risk minimization measures (aRMMs), support labeling activities, and provide CMC regulatory support as needed.

  • Oversee regulatory review of promotional materials, sales training content, and external communications, partnering closely with Affiliate RA.

  • Track, report, and drive progress of registration and lifecycle activities to support timely approvals, implementation, and launches.

  • Provide regulatory input and support across cross-functional project teams to enable successful project delivery.

  • Manage day-to-day activities of regulatory vendors and ensure high-quality, timely outputs.

  • Build strong relationships with affiliate and distributor teams to support biosimilar regulatory execution.

  • Maintain effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, including vendors, corporate partners, and regulatory authorities when needed.

  • Stay current on regional legislation and ensure compliance with Biogen policies, quality standards, and business requirements.

  • Provide training, guidance, and ongoing support to RA colleagues.

Who You Are

You are a motivated and quick learner who thrives in a highly collaborative, cross-functional environment and enjoys working closely with a wide range of stakeholders. You bring strong coordination and project management skills, a service-minded approach, and the ability to communicate clearly and tactfully, balancing commercial priorities with professionalism and friendliness. You are eager to grow within Biogen, expand your regulatory expertise across biosimilars and EU procedures, and confidently manage vendor and affiliate coordination to support successful product lifecycle execution.

Required Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy, chemistry, biology, pharmacology or related life sciences subject.

  • A minimum of 3 years’ experience in pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry or in scientific research preferred with at least 1 year experience in Regulatory Affairs.

  • Experience and knowledge in the preparation of regulatory submissions and supportive amendments or supplements.

  • Ability to work independently with minimal direction and within project teams.

  • Demonstrate good communication skills and solid organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize workload. 

  • Good interpersonal skills and the ability to deal effectively with a variety of personnel including medical, scientific, and manufacturing staff.  

  • Effective cross-cultural awareness and capabilities. 

  • Some experience in interfacing with relevant regulatory authorities. 

  • Knowledge and understanding of applicable regulations and regulatory pathways.  

  • Some experience in interpretation of regulations, guidelines, policy statements, etc.  

  • Sensitivity for a multicultural/multinational environment.  

  • Detail oriented with effective written and oral communication skills.  

  • Good verbal and written English skills. 


 

Job Level: Management


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.

Other facts

Tech stack
Regulatory Affairs,Project Management,Cross-Functional Collaboration,Risk Assessment,Regulatory Submissions,Communication Skills,Organizational Skills,Interpersonal Skills,Regulatory Compliance,Detail Oriented,Biosimilars,CMC Regulatory Support,Promotional Material Review,Training and Guidance,Vendor Management,Stakeholder Engagement

About Biogen

Founded in 1978, Biogen is a leading biotechnology company that pioneers innovative science to deliver new medicines to transform patients’ lives and to create value for shareholders and our communities.

We apply deep understanding of human biology and leverage different modalities, to advance first-in-class treatments or therapies that deliver superior outcomes. Our approach is to take bold risks, balanced with return on investment to deliver long-term growth.

With approximately 7,000 people worldwide, we are truly a global organization, headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, which is also home to our research operations. Our international headquarters are based in Baar, Switzerland and we have world-class manufacturing facilities in North Carolina and Solothurn, Switzerland. We offer therapies globally through direct affiliate presence in 30 countries and a network of distribution partners in over 50 additional countries.

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Team size: 5,001-10,000 employees
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Industry: Biotechnology Research

What you'll do

  • Lead regional Regulatory Affairs activities for biosimilars and oversee product updates across multiple countries. Manage key national regulatory processes and ensure compliance with regulations to support successful product launches.

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As a Manager, Regulatory Affairs at Biogen, you will: lead regional Regulatory Affairs activities for biosimilars and oversee product updates across multiple countries. Manage key national regulatory processes and ensure compliance with regulations to support successful product launches..

Why join Biogen as a Manager, Regulatory Affairs?

Biogen is a leading Biotechnology Research company.

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