Job Description

About the Role
As Head of IT / Stakeholder Success Lead for Europe, you'll serve as the single point of accountability to the President of Europe for the region's information technology needs.
You'll anticipate strategic, market, and operational needs--translating them into scalable solutions that drive business value. You'll define IT priorities, allocate resources effectively, and ensure solutions deliver measurable outcomes. In this role you will lead a high-performing team of IT Business Partners and Analysts, ensuring stakeholders achieve their business goals through fit-for-purpose technology solutions
What You'll Do
Act as the strategic IT leader for the European region
Partner with senior leaders to understand key business drivers and priorities
Translate business needs into actionable, value-driven technology solutions
Represent the region in global IT forums, balancing local needs while adopting global platforms and solutions
Collaborate with global IT functions to ensure solutions are fit for regional implementation and actively drive project execution within the region
Create and lead multi-year regional IT roadmaps aligned with enterprise and functional objectives.
Ensure compliance with GXP, SOX, and other healthcare regulations
Lead, engage, and coach a geographically distributed team and contractors.
Communicate clearly and persuasively with senior leaders and stakeholders
Who You Are
You're a bold, collaborative leader who thrives in complex, regulated, and matrixed environments. You translate technology into business value, challenge conventional thinking, and inspire trust across diverse functions and geographies. You're a bridge-builder who fosters alignment across regions, functions, and cultures--all while staying grounded in business outcomes.
Required Skills & Experience
10+ years in IT leadership within healthcare, pharma, or life sciences
Proven track record partnering with senior business leaders
Passion for technology innovation and future-driven thinking.
Experience aligning IT strategy with business objectives and product launches
Strong people leadership across countries and cultures
Hands-on experience supporting biotech/pharma product launches/commercialization
Knowledge of EU healthcare systems, privacy laws (e.g., GDPR), and regulatory requirements
Deep understanding of GXP, SOX, and enterprise platforms supporting Biotech/Pharmaceuticals
Change leadership skills in fast-moving, high-impact environments
Fluency in English; additional European languages (e.g., German, French, Spanish) are a plus
Job Level: Management
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. to learn more about our DE&I efforts.
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.