Co-op, Neuropsychiatry Strategy & Operations
About the Role:
This application is for a 6-month student role from January - June 2027. Resume review begins in October 2026.
The US Neuropsychiatry Strategy & Operations Co-op will support the US Neuropsychiatry Franchise to ensure that the Franchise is best positioned to deliver on its strategy and business priorities and drive operational excellence in support of the only FDA-approved oral treatment for Postpartum Depression (PPD).
This individual will have two primary responsibilities:
- Manage development and implementation of key strategic initiatives both cross-functionally within the Franchise and cross-alliance with our collaboration partners.
- Drive operational excellence from a top-down executive leadership perspective, by ensuring seamless bridge between team level accomplishments and activities and executive level communications.
This role offers a unique opportunity to gain exposure to commercial strategy, launch excellence, executive communications, and cross-functional leadership.
What You’ll Do:
- Establish and maintain a prioritized portfolio of key strategic initiatives for the US Neuropsychiatry Franchise in close collaboration with the cross-functional leadership team to optimize how the Franchise delivers on its strategic objectives. Act as an expert consultant to help advise and guide these projects to ensure consistency and strategic coordination in their execution.
- Support development of executive level presentations for launch progress updates, business reviews, investor relations events to be shared with North America Leadership Team, Executive Committee, and Board of Directors.
This individual will take ownership for leading at least one critical strategic initiative. The individual will present the readout of the initiative to the Neuropsych Leadership Team and key cross-functional partners, as appropriate. The strategic initiative will be identified based on the Franchise strategic priorities upon hiring.
Who You Are:
You are a high-performing, purpose-driven individual with strong strategic thinking skills who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. You have demonstrated ability to manage complex workstreams in a cross-functional team environment.
Qualifications
- Effective problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated ability to forge relationships, work in a hands-on collaborative fashion, and influence across functional lines both internally and externally
- Ability to roll up sleeves and take on challenges; whatever-it-takes mindset
- Resilient, self-directed, highly motivated, and passionate individual, with track record of consistent delivery on commitments
- Strong project management skills, comfortable managing multiple and varied projects at one time, and prioritizing accordingly based on urgent issues
- Works with a sense of urgency, efficiency, and attention to detail
To participate in the Biogen Internship or Co-op Program, students must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
- At least 18 years of age prior to the scheduled start date.
- Currently enrolled in an accredited community college, college, university or skills program/apprenticeship.
Education Requirements
- Currently pursuing an MBA.
Additional Information
The actual hourly wage offered will consider the candidate’s current academic level and degree candidacy, inclusive of Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, JD, MD, PhD and MBA programs. It will comply with state or local minimum wage requirements specific to the job location.
In addition to compensation, Biogen offers a range of benefits designed to support our educational employees, including, but not limited to:
- Company paid holidays
- Commuter benefits
- Employee Resource Groups participation
- 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
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.