Director, Scientific Patient Engagement Lead, Vaccines & Infectious Diseases

* Patient Innovation and Engagement Center of Excellence Therapeutic Area Leadership
* Global Clinical Development
* Value & Implementation
* Global Policy, US Federal Policy & Government Relations, US State Government Affairs & Policy
* Corporate Communications
* Human Health
* Manufacturing Division
* Global Medical Proficiency and External Affairs (GMPEA)
* IT* Advanced Degree in health sciences **-OR
- ** BS Degree and equivalent level of patient engagement work experience [MD, MSN, or PhD strongly desirable]
* Minimum of 10 years' experience in the healthcare industry (clinical/biopharmaceutical/patient advocacy organization, etc)
* Minimum of 3 years' experience managing relationships with external stakeholders.
* In-depth knowledge and understanding of vaccines and infectious diseases, including scientific, medical, and public health / policy considerations.
* 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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