Sr. Field Clinical Coordinator - PKU Southern California

Who We Are

Bio Marin is a global biotechnology company that relentlessly pursues bold science to translate genetic discoveries into new medicines that advance the future of human health.

Since our founding in 1997, we have applied our scientific expertise in understanding the underlying causes of genetic conditions to create transformative medicines, using a number of treatment modalities.

Using our unparalleled expertise in genetics and molecular biology, we develop medicines for patients with significant unmet medical need. We enlist the best of the best - people with the right technical expertise and a relentless drive to solve real problems - and create an environment that empowers our teams to pursue bold, innovative science. With this distinctive approach to drug discovery, we have produced a diverse pipeline of commercial, clinical and preclinical candidates that have well-understood biology and provide an opportunity to be first-to-market or offer a substantial benefit over existing therapeutic options.

Our Commercial organization leads our global sales and marketing strategies around the world. Our integrated team continues to solidify Bio Marin’s commercial presence in the United States and Europe and is rapidly growing in other regions, such as Latin America, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.

The Senior Field Clinical Coordinator (Sr-FCC) uses Bio Marin approved educational materials to educate patients on the safe and appropriate use of Bio Marin marketed therapies. Sr-FCCs support Palynziq product initiation and on-going therapy by collaborating closely with assigned clinics and the Bio Marin account team (Field Sales and Bio Marin Rare Connections.) Sr-FCCs do not provide medical advice. Sr-FCC's are based out of their homes, support 50-60 PKU patients from participating clinics in a designated geographical region.

In this role, the Senior Field Clinical Coordinator:

• Works closely with assigned clinics, Bio Marin field sales organization, and Bio Marin Rare Connections (RC) personnel to ensure timely initiation of Bio Marin therapy and adherence-related activities for patients enrolled in Bio Marin Rare Connections
• Works collaboratively in an account team (Account Manager, Case Manager, Clinical Coordinator) moving cases from referral to specialty pharmacy shipment to product start
• Conducts patient-level education with new patient starts including Bio Marin product information (safety, efficacy, dosing, administration, storage), disease state awareness, injection training, and clinic specific protocols at their request
• Provides in-person support for self- administration of FDA-approved Bio Marin marketed therapies as needed
• Utilizes motivational interviewing skills to empower patients to advocate for their own health needs. Provides reminders for medication, clinic-prescribed labs, and clinic appointments at times convenient to patients.
• Conducts ongoing patient-level education on disease and product administration technique to support safe and appropriate use of therapy
• Participates in direct to patient educational events to raise patient awareness around disease state and appropriate Bio Marin therapies. Typically conducted 3-4X/year on weekends and throughout the week

In addition to these responsibilities, the Senior Field Clinical Coordinator demonstrates leadership formally and informally on the broader team and consistently delivers the following:

• Influence beyond their own geography and regular contributor to the advancement of cross functional teams
• Generation and communication of best practices and involvement in projects and initiatives that help shape strategy and implementation
• Uncovers obstacles and trends and create solutions that are widely adopted
• Considered subject matter experts in the role of a Clinical Coordinator and has advanced knowledge of PKU.
• Contributes to regional and national assignments such as HUB training, Specialty Pharmacy education, field training, advocacy group alliance liaison, etc.
• Regularly takes on formal and informal peer leadership opportunities

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills. Advances patients’ health journey through exceptional motivational interviewing and positive outcomes.
• Strong presentation skills. Ability to provide dynamic and engaging presentations to small and large groups
• An ideal team player who consistently demonstrates Bio Marin Commercial values
• Action oriented,…