About This Role

The Governance, Risk & Control (GRC) Grants Team is dedicated to executing on Biogen's global grants and giving strategy, which aims to catalyze scientific innovation, addressing unmet patient needs and advance medical and disease education. The Global Grants Manager, Governance, Risk & Control, is critical to the department's success as they act as the primary support for the Senior Manager, Governance, Risk & Control for the Global Grants portfolio. Additionally, they will manage the Grants Customer Service for both internal and external stakeholders.

What You'll Do

• Assist with the assigned portfolio of grants including request review, organization qualification, due diligence, decision communications, reconciliations, and refunds.
• Responsible for validating and reconciling all completed grants by confirming that funds were used appropriately, reviewing any material changes to the funded activities, and identifying any unused funds that may require reimbursement.
• Communicate with both internal and external stakeholders. This includes, but is not limited to, managing RFI during initial review of grant requests and conducting monthly outreach to grantees to ensure program launch.
• Provide support in maintaining/updating grants-related process documentation, job aids, quick cards, and other resources as assigned.
• Manage the Grants & Giving mailbox, and other team repositories as assigned.
• Responsible for maintaining electronic records, following up on outstanding items and ensuring timely completion of transactions.
• Responsible for reporting to Finance, Compliance and Audit as per governance requirements.
• Responsible for capturing Grant Review Committee meeting notes for Audit and Compliance purposes.
• Provide administrative and special project support, ensuring completion with minimal supervision.

Who You Are

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership qualities; excellent oral and written communication skills, ability to communicate across all levels of the organization, exceptional judgement and critical thinking skills and must have the ability to manage competing priorities.

Required Skills

* Bachelor's Degree preferred, or equivalent work experience acceptable

* 5 years' experience in Grants, Operations, Account Management, Customer Service, Project Management, or related field

* 3 years' experience in pharmaceutical or biotech preferred

* Strong knowledge of and ability to apply local regulations and codes, including but not limited to Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA) Codes, PhRMA Code, OIG Guidance, and other regional equivalents

* Demonstrates a strong ability to identify, analyze and solve problems

* Strong communication, interpersonal skills and customer service skills

* High degree of technical/system acumen

* Strong organization and project management skills

* Candidate should be proficient in Microsoft Office tools, Oracle, and grant management systems

Additional Information

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 onto 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.