Associate Director, Business Operations & Performance, Region EU
BiogenAbout This Role:
As the Associate Director of Business Operations & Performance for Region EU, you will be a pivotal member of our dynamic team, enabling and supporting regional efforts to optimize stakeholder collaboration and drive performance management commitments. In this operations-focused role, you will manage strategic insights and operational analysis, working closely with the Head of Strategy and Operations and the Regional Team to facilitate decision-making. Your contributions will be critical in fostering a high-performing environment. You will act as a trusted partner for the International Center of Excellence (ICoE) on region-related topics and lead projects that enhance business performance, positioning you as an indispensable asset in our fast-paced, innovative company.
What You’ll Do:
- Provide strategic analysis on regional performance, identifying trends and issues to aid decision-making.
- Liaise actively with cross-functional country and ICoE teams to analyze challenges and consult on solutions.
- Conduct financial and marketing research, driving subsequent projects or activities.
- Collaborate on strategic analysis, assisting in the development of long-term strategies and execution plans for Region Europe.
- Manage cross-functional projects with a focus on portfolio performance evaluation and strategic initiatives.
- Lead workshops and meetings on operational excellence and performance topics.
- Drive cross-functional projects at local, global, or international levels with clear timelines and deliverables.
- Support interactions with ICOE and participate in ITAC meetings.
- Assist in the AOP process by gathering key information and evaluating future trends.
Who You Are:
You are a resourceful and analytical professional who thrives in dynamic environments. Your emotional intelligence and self-motivation drive you to excel in both collaborative and independent settings. You build strong relationships across diverse teams and possess the intellectual curiosity to innovate and challenge the status quo. Your ability to communicate effectively and navigate ambiguity makes you an ideal fit for this role, where you will contribute significantly to our strategic goals.
Required Skills:
- Bachelor's Degree required; Master's degree or MBA preferred.
- At least 5 years of experience in similar roles.
- Excellent strategic and analytical skills.
- Advanced project management skills.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Financial acumen and ability to learn and adapt.
- Strong team-player with navigational skills in ambiguous environments.
- Fluency in English; additional European language is an asset.
Preferred Skills:
- Good intercultural awareness.
- Excellent influencing and negotiation skills.
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.
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