Global Launch and Commercial Operations Lead, Dravet

Biogen (Switzerland) seeks a Global Launch and Commercial Operations Lead for Dravet in Baar, CH. This senior role manages the end-to-end commercial launch of zorevunersen, overseeing global strategy, cross-functional alignment, and execution excellence.

The company is looking for a senior individual contributor to govern and execute the global commercial launch of zorevunersen for Dravet syndrome. This position requires leading cross-functional and cross-regional teams to build robust launch plans, ensuring readiness and maximizing operational excellence while driving strategic alignment across all relevant business units.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete launch lifecycle at both global and local levels, integrating customer and market insights into decision-making.
• Align cross-functional teams including Marketing, Medical, Market Access, Regulatory, and others to ensure cohesive execution.
• Engage continuously with local affiliates to support onboarding and the implementation of launch readiness activities.
• Develop and manage integrated launch plans with defined roles, responsibilities, and workstream dependencies.
• Oversee launch stage gates, readiness milestones, and governance forums to maintain strategic rigor.
• Ensure all functions remain aligned with the critical path and launch timelines.
• Monitor post-launch performance metrics and adjust strategies in real time based on data.
• Identify risks related to strategy, execution, or market dynamics and drive mitigation or escalation.
• Define success KPIs such as uptake curves, adoption rates, market share, customer engagement, and ROI.
• Ensure the launch strategy accounts for real-world treatment dynamics, access barriers, payer expectations, and competitive positioning.
• Lead external engagement initiatives targeting HCPs, patients, and caregivers.
• Develop a global engagement strategy aligned with brand positioning and launch objectives.
• Create omnichannel customer engagement plans and oversee unbranded disease education campaigns.
• Co-create content with key markets for worldwide deployment.
• Ensure external initiatives are insight-driven, compliant, and tailored to regional needs while maintaining global consistency.
• Partner with affiliates to adapt and activate engagement strategies locally.
• Integrate market research and competitive intelligence to inform engagement strategies.
• Foster a positive team culture through expert meeting facilitation, health checks, and values-based decision-making.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field.
• Over 10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
• At least 3 years in strategic or tactical roles supporting launch readiness.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Teams, and project management software.
• Fluency in English and at least one additional language.
• Proven experience leading within a matrix organization.
• Strong commercial background, preferably with experience in local affiliate environments.

Nice to have

• Advanced Degree such as an MBA or PhD.
• Experience at a regional or global level.
• Prior exposure to rare diseases.

What the company offers

• The stability and resources of an established business combined with an environment where individual contributions have significant impact.
• Opportunities for continuous learning, professional growth, and skill expansion.
• A culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities served and the patients supported.

About the company

Biogen (Switzerland) is a mid-sized biotechnology company dedicated to delivering life-changing medicines. The global team operates with a pioneering spirit and a commitment to excellence, guided by the mission to care deeply, achieve excellence, and change lives. The company values diverse backgrounds and perspectives, fostering empowered and inspired teams.

• Global team with a commitment to excellence and a pioneering spirit.
• Mid-sized biotechnology company delivering life-changing medicines.
• Mission: Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.
• Diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make the company stronger and more innovative.
• Focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired.