Sr Associate, CoLab and Community Relations
Biogen
About This Role
Biogen is seeking a Senior Associate of CoLab and Community Partnering for our Cambridge, Mass. (CAM) location. This person will teach in and enhance the CoLab, Biogen’s flagship community initiative focused on inspiring careers in life sciences and healthcare. This person will deliver Biogen-led science education programs, including classroom experiences, and work with nonprofits and other organizations to implement programming to hold in the CoLab. This person will also serve as the central coordinator for Biogen’s volunteer efforts and community events in the Greater Boston/Cambridge areas. This person will also liaise with key internal and external stakeholders, serving as an ambassador for Biogen and hosting stakeholder experiences in the CoLab. This position requires someone who is poised and effective in public- and partner-facing settings.
What You'll Do
Lead and Evolve the CAM CoLab
Coordinate CoLab classes with local school districts and nonprofit organization where you will teach Biogen-developed curriculum, including hands-on science classes, to teen and adult learners.
Manage and grow partnerships with Greater Boston/Cambridge-area colleges, schools and nonprofit organizations to expand access to healthcare and life sciences education and career pathways.
Identify potential partners, schedule meetings and facilitate connections between community partners, participants and Biogen operations to support long-term talent engagement and development.
Host stakeholder events and experiences at the CoLab and represent Biogen and the CoLab at external events.
Lead Biogen Volunteer Engagement
Serve as the CAM point of contact for Biogen’s volunteering activities, coordinating site-based volunteer initiatives and community service opportunities.
Inspire employee participation through engaging volunteer experiences, service events and community partnerships.
Who You Are
You love helping people discover the world of science – whether they’re junior high students just getting curious or early‑career professionals finding their path. You have the ability to build trusted relationships with people and partners and to activate partnerships toward shared goals
Required Skills
Ability to teach and facilitate hands‑on science learning for teen and adult students
Strong relationship‑building skills with schools, colleges, nonprofits and community partners
Program/project management experience coordinating educational or community programs
Experience planning or supporting volunteer initiatives and employee engagement events
Excellent communication and public‑speaking skills
Comfort operating with high external visibility; confident and professional in partner‑ and public‑facing settings
Strong organizational skills with the ability to track and communicate program outcomes
Collaborative, community‑minded, and adaptable in fast‑moving environments
Comfort with detail-oriented tasks, including event planning
Preferred Skills
Experience in science education, workforce development or youth/community programming
Experience designing or improving learning experiences or hands-on programming
Comfort engaging with diverse stakeholders, from students to nonprofit leaders to internal teams
Knowledge of the Greater Boston/Cambridge area, with an emphasis on its educational and biotech landscape
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 on 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.