Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Biogen
Job overview
The Sr. Manager, Business Planning at Biogen leads financial strategy and planning for the MS Franchise, supporting key marketing and sales leaders to drive business success.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves budget and forecast planning, variance analysis, managing a $50M budget, supporting sales expense and headcount forecasts, managing incentive compensation budgets, and preparing financial reviews.
Compensation and benefits
The salary range is $126,000 to $169,000 with eligibility for short and long-term incentives including cash bonuses and equity; benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, wellness programs, paid time off, 401(k) with match, stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement, and parental leave.
Experience and skills
Requires 7+ years in pharma/biotech or finance consulting, a bachelor's degree, strong financial analysis and strategic planning skills, advanced financial modeling, and excellent communication; preferred experience includes large budget management, P&L, and advanced financial tools.
Career development
Biogen offers significant learning and growth opportunities within a mid-sized biotech environment that values individual contributions and skill expansion.
Work environment and culture
Biogen fosters an inclusive, collaborative culture focused on excellence, innovation, and diversity, supporting employee well-being and belonging.
Company information
Biogen is a mid-sized global biotechnology company known for pioneering life-changing medicines with a commitment to inclusion and excellence.
Team overview
The candidate will work embedded in the finance team supporting the MS Franchise, collaborating closely with finance directors and marketing and sales leaders.
Unique job features
This role is distinguished by its strategic impact on the MS Franchise's financial health and its integration within a collaborative, high-impact finance team.
Company overview
Biogen is a leading biotechnology company specializing in the discovery, development, and delivery of innovative therapies for neurological and neurodegenerative diseases. They generate revenue primarily through the sale of their proprietary drugs, such as treatments for multiple sclerosis and spinal muscular atrophy. Founded in 1978, Biogen has a rich history of scientific breakthroughs and was one of the first companies to focus on neurobiology, making significant contributions to the field of biotechnology.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your extensive experience in financial planning, strategic analysis, and budget management within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology sector, emphasizing your ability to manage large-scale budgets and P&L responsibilities specific to the MS Franchise or similar therapeutic areas.
Emphasize skills such as advanced financial modeling, data analytics, variance analysis, and your collaborative work with cross-functional teams including sales and marketing leaders, as these are key to supporting the Director of Finance and driving business success at Biogen.
Apply through multiple channels including Biogen's official corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize visibility and ensure your application is seen by different recruiting teams.
Connect with current employees in Biogen's US MS Finance or related business planning divisions on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on recent Biogen financial results, asking about the team’s strategic priorities, or expressing interest in how the role supports MS Franchise growth to start meaningful conversations.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'financial strategy,' 'budget and forecast planning,' 'variance analysis,' 'P&L management,' and 'financial modeling' to increase the chance of passing initial automated screenings.
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