Associate Director, Scientific Patient Engagement and Advocacy Lead, General​/Specialty Medicine

The Associate Director, Scientific Patient Engagement and Advocacy Lead, General/Specialty Medicine is responsible for developing and implementing a global headquarters strategic patient engagement plan aligned with therapeutic objectives ensuring the patients’ perspectives remain central to the work of our company.  The Scientific Patient Engagement Lead manages and enables the planning and execution of patient engagement initiatives and manages relationships between patient advocacy organizations (PAOs) and our Company.

This position coordinates with both internal and external stakeholders, gathers insights, and includes patient input into clinical research, V&I, commercial, policy, and manufacturing plans.
* Advanced Degree in health sciences
-OR- equivalent level of patient engagement work experience [MD, MSN, or PhD strongly desirable]
* Minimum of 5 years' experience in the healthcare industry (clinical/biopharmaceutical/patient advocacy organization, etc.)
* Minimum of 2 years' experience managing relationships with external stakeholders.
* Deep academic understanding of the science of patient input and a strong record of achievement obtaining and incorporating patient insights into decision making
* Deep understanding of Patient Engagement, Patient Insights, Patient Advocacy Organizations, as well as knowledge of best practices in those areas
* U.S./Global experience in clinical research, regulatory affairs, scientific and medical affairs, or pharmaceutical policy
* Ability to understand the importance of patient innovation and engagement across our Company
* Record of advocating or advancing patient engagement experience
* Ability to navigate a complex matrixed organization, think creatively, and develop innovative strategies and solutions
* Ability to understand and manage a diverse set of issues and engage with a diverse, complex group of stakeholders
* Ability to manage competing priorities with effective collaboration and program management skills
* High degree of ethics and ability to build effective working relationships, both internally and externally
* Scientific and medical credibility to represent the company to patients, patient advocates, patient organizations and medical and scientific organizations
* Ability to work in a complex organization and to effectively operate in a team-oriented structure
* Excellent interpersonal communication (written as well as oral), results-oriented project management, facilitation, and consultative skills to influence decision making are required
* Compassionate communicator skilled in empathetic listening and navigating sensitive patient conversations
* Experience managing interactions with senior leaders, ability to work well as a team member
* Ability to travel, 15-20% anticipated
* Prior experience working with patients and PAOs strongly desired
* Experience in the therapeutic area space strongly desired
* Demonstrated track record of establishing trusted and meaningful relationships with patient organizations and with professional society or public health organizations and their leaders strongly preferred
** Los Angeles Residents Only:
** We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance
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