Senior Associate, CoLab and Community Partnering

About This Role

Biogen is seeking a Senior Associate of CoLab and Community Partnering to teach in and grow the CoLab, Biogen’s flagship community initiative focused on inspiring careers in science and biomanufacturing, at our Research Triangle Park (RTP) facility. This person will deliver Biogen-led science education programs, including classroom experiences, and work with nonprofits and other organizations to develop CoLab programming. This person will also serve as the central coordinator for Biogen’s volunteer efforts and community events in RTP, inspiring employee engagement, liaising with key internal and external stakeholders and strengthening Biogen’s position as a trusted, purpose-driven community partner.

Lead and Evolve the RTP Co Lab

• Teach Biogen-developed curriculum, including hands-on science classes, to teen and adult learners.
• Manage and grow partnerships with RTP-area colleges, schools and nonprofit organizations to expand access to biopharma 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.

Lead Biogen Volunteer Engagement

• Serve as the RTP 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.

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.

• Bachelor s Degree, preferred in education or science discipline
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working in corporate affairs, or teaching in a STEM discipline (lab based science or related highly preferred)
• Ability to lift and move up to 30 lbs regularly
• Program/project management experience coordinating educational or community programs
• 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
• Excellent communication and public‑speaking skills; comfortable representing Biogen externally
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to track and communicate program outcomes
• Collaborative, community‑minded, and adaptable in fast‑moving environments

• Experience planning or supporting volunteer initiatives and employee engagement events
• 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 RTP area, with an emphasis on its educational and biotech landscape

Job Level: Professional

The base compensation range for this role is: $72,000.00-$94,000.00

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…