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Worldwide Medical Postdoctoral Fellow
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Location

Cambridge

Type

full-time

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About this role

About This Role:
Biogen’s two-year PhD fellowship in Worldwide Medical (WWM) is an exceptional opportunity for recent doctoral graduates to immerse themselves in the dynamic world of Medical Affairs and the broader pharmaceutical industry. As a fellow, you will engage in a comprehensive, hands-on learning experience that provides an accelerated introduction to a career in medical affairs within a pioneering biotech environment. In the first year, you will undertake four distinct, 3-month rotational experiences across various functional areas within Worldwide Medical, with an additional opportunity to select a rotation outside of medical. This exposure will deepen your understanding of our cross-functional partners and their collaboration with medical teams. In your second year, you will focus on an area of concentration within Worldwide Medical, preparing you for a sustained career in the biopharmaceutical field. Throughout the fellowship, you will contribute to Biogen’s business needs, fully integrating as a member of the Worldwide Medical organization.

What You’ll Do:

  • Design and conduct post-approval clinical studies and real-world data generation efforts.
  • Manage scientific publications and create supporting medical communications materials to foster scientific exchange.
  • Plan and oversee Biogen’s presence at scientific conferences.
  • Address product-related questions from patients and healthcare providers (HCPs).
  • Cultivate relationships and scientific exchange with key medical experts.
  • Provide medical education to both internal and external audiences, including field medical teams and healthcare providers.

Who You Are:
You are an inquisitive and driven individual eager to explore the medical affairs landscape within the biopharmaceutical industry. Your ability to build strong relationships and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams sets you apart. You thrive in environments where you can gather, interpret, and communicate complex scientific information effectively. With your strong organizational skills, you manage projects with precision and execute tasks efficiently. Your enthusiasm for learning and leadership experience makes you an ideal candidate for this fellowship opportunity.

Required Skills:

  • Recent PhD graduates or current postdoctoral fellows in the biological or physical sciences.
  • Interest in a potential career in industry and a fast-paced work environment.
  • Talent in relationship-building and working collaboratively.
  • Aptitude for gathering, interpreting, and communicating complex, scientific information.
  • Strong organizational, project management, and execution skills.
  • Demonstrated leadership and/or teaching experience.

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience in medical or scientific communications.
  • Familiarity with clinical research or data analysis.
  • Previous experience in a biotech or pharmaceutical setting.


 

Job Level: Internship


Additional Information

The base compensation range for this role is: $105,000.00-$105,000.00


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.

In addition to compensation, Biogen offers the following benefits:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Up to 15 days of paid accrued annual 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
401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
Employee stock purchase plan 
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.

Other facts

Tech stack
PhD,Medical Affairs,Clinical Studies,Scientific Publications,Medical Communications,Project Management,Data Analysis,Relationship Building,Leadership,Teaching,Organizational Skills,Collaboration,Scientific Exchange,Medical Education,Real-World Data Generation,Fast-Paced Work Environment

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

  • The fellow will design and conduct post-approval clinical studies and manage scientific publications. They will also cultivate relationships with key medical experts and provide medical education to various audiences.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Worldwide Medical Postdoctoral Fellow do at Biogen?

As a Worldwide Medical Postdoctoral Fellow at Biogen, you will: the fellow will design and conduct post-approval clinical studies and manage scientific publications. They will also cultivate relationships with key medical experts and provide medical education to various audiences..

Why join Biogen as a Worldwide Medical Postdoctoral Fellow?

Biogen is a leading Biotechnology Research company.

Is the Worldwide Medical Postdoctoral Fellow position at Biogen remote?

The Worldwide Medical Postdoctoral Fellow position at Biogen is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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