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Biogen
Cambridge, Massachusetts

Associate Medical Director, Transplant Evidence Generation, Global Medical Affairs

Medical AffairsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$183k-$252k

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

About This Role

The Associate Medical Director, Transplant Evidence Generation, is part of the Global Medical Affairs (GMA) Transplant team, a strategic partner within Biogen, that provides medical and scientific expertise across our therapeutic areas and pipeline to improve meaningful patient outcomes. Reporting to the Global Medical Director, Transplant, the Associate Medical Director will collaborate closely with other members of the GMA Transplant team to coordinate and execute key medical strategies and tactics in support of the global launch of transplant indications.

What You Will Do

Partner with the GMA transplant team and relevant cross functional partners to support the development of the Integrated Evidence Plan aligned to the medical strategic plan and other relevant asset plans.

Lead scientific engagement with external experts to identify evidence gaps and research opportunities

Partner with Clinical Development to provide scientific insights that inform study design and evidence generation priorities.

Lead the development and execution of evidence generation activities across transplant indications, including real-world evidence and outcomes research initiatives.

Support publication planning and dissemination of research through congress presentations and peer-reviewed publications.

Collaborate with cross-functional partners as a subject matter expert to support strategic medical initiatives, scientific resource development, and internal training related to data generation, interpretation and dissemination

Attend major scientific congresses and conferences to gather clinical insights, assess emerging data, and support the development of conference coverage materials and internal training.

Who You Are

You are a scientific or clinical professional with a passion for science and deep scientific knowledge. You have a talent for paying attention to details and enjoy leading or supporting activities related to evidence generation (e. g. registries, ISTs, phase 4 studies, or real-world evidence research). You keep patients, payers, and physicians top of mind in your daily work and collaborate to solve critical scientific and business challenges.

Required Skills

PharmD, PhD, MD or equivalent doctoral degree in a relevant life science discipline

Minimum five years experience in the pharmaceutical industry, including experience within Medical Affairs; combination of relevant clinical/research experience with pharmaceutical industry experience may be considered

Experience supporting evidence generation activities, including registries, investigator-sponsored studies, phase 4 studies, or real-world evidence research

Demonstrated experience contributing to scientific publications and congress presentations

Preferred Skills

Solid organ transplant experience preferred; experience in immunology, nephrology, or related therapeutic areas will also be considered.

Excellent communication (written and oral), including presentation skills

Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively operate and exert influence within a highly matrixed organization

Solid project management skills to include the ability to take initiative to solve complex and challenging problems

Job Level: Management

Additional Information

The base compensation range for this role is: $183,000.00-$252,000.00

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

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.

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.

Key Responsibilities

The Associate Medical Director will lead the development and execution of evidence generation activities and coordinate medical strategies for global transplant indications. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide scientific insights and support the dissemination of research through publications and congresses.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a PharmD, PhD, MD, or equivalent doctoral degree in a relevant life science discipline. A minimum of five years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, specifically within Medical Affairs, is required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Transplant medicineData interpretationStrategic planningCross-functional collaborationCommunication skills

Medical Affairs — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$218k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $206k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Medical Affairs pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

What does the Medical Affairs market look like in Massachusetts?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$183k–$252kMedical Affairs median $302k (middle half $281k–$325k)20 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$206k in purchasing powerMassachusetts index 105.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Medical Affairs listings in Massachusetts94 active283 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusMassachusetts Physician listings: 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $75k) · 13% offer loan repayment618 active listings, Nov 2026
Medical Affairs hiring demand#6 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 69 days · 44% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 162 postings, 36 closed
New Medical Affairs listings113 in the last 30 days92 the 30 days before (+23%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Medical Affairs pay trend+4.0% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 1.5
Below most Medical Affairs listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 278 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Biogen

Biotechnology Research
Cambridge, MA
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
Minimum of 15 days of paid vacation
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

Living in Cambridge

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.37M≈ 7.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$3,438/mo≈ 23% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.