The Senior Manager acts as an expert in Change Management, Project Management methods, and tools to prioritize, advise, or lead cross-functional, global projects that improve Biogen’s delivery capability and efficiency. The position requires strong change management collaboration, communication, leadership, and experience driving business change projects.

• Run change management for large-scale projects/programs using methodologies.
• Track and drive the resolution of key issues.
• Monitor progress and prioritize the project work plans.
• Manage risks and dependencies.
• Manage project stakeholders.
• Lead communications and reporting.
• Track deployment readiness – function / End-user perspective and service operations setup.
• Accountable to Steerco & Project Sponsors for solution delivery – scope, schedule, budget.
• Support Continuous Improvement and embed CI culture.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business (or Management), Operations or related discipline; a Master’s degree (or equivalent) is highly desired.
• Minimum 10 years relevant change management and project management experience, ideally working in progressive global business optimization cross-functional projects.
• Proven experience in change management execution and methodologies (e.g., ADKAR or any other leading method) is a must.
• Life sciences/biopharma work experience would be a plus.
• Proven experience in working with business owners to determine business requirements.
• Proven ability to create solid project plans and to manage the full lifecycle of project execution with rigor and discipline around deliverables, timelines, and budget.
• Experience in Global project implementation.
• Ability to lead and manage large and small projects across diverse suite of business process areas and operational topics.
• Solid financial acumen and ability to develop business cases.
• Outstanding ability to diagnose problems that may be related to process, technology, strategy, or people and to put in place a clear plan to overcome the problem.
• Ability to formulate and articulate a perspective and present it in a manner that generates understanding and alignment.
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to handle conflict situations effectively, and an ability to work effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Self-motivated and capable of operating independently with limited oversight. Strong sense of personal accountability for work tasks.
• Comfortable acting in a role as an individual contributor and influencer.
• Comfort dealing with ambiguity and a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.