Associate Director, Patient Alliances

　　Virtual

　　Req #331

　　Monday, January 22, 2024

　　Looking for a chance to make a meaningful difference in the oncology space? Taiho Oncology is on a mission: to improve the lives of patients with cancer, their families, and caregivers. Our “People first” approach means we also highly value our employees, who work relentlessly to help execute our mission. Taiho’s success is founded on ensuring we always act with accountability, collaboration, and trust. By following these guiding principles, we earn and maintain the confidence of patients, the global healthcare community, collaborators and partners, and each other. Together, we are working on cutting-edge science and growing our portfolio and pipeline across a range of tumor types to address the ongoing and evolving needs of patients. Advanced technology, a world-class clinical development organization, and state-of-the-art facilities: these and other resources empower us to innovate and touch the lives of more and more patients. It’s our work, our passion, and our legacy. We invite you to join us.

　　Remote

　　Employee Value Proposition:

　　Taiho Oncology is truly passionate about hearing the voices of patients with cancer and care partners. In this position, you will have the opportunity to develop relationships with key patient advocacy organizations and lead patient advocacy disease state programs. The size of our company allows for firsthand interaction with multiple functions within our organization giving you a well-rounded experience.

　　Position Summary:

　　This position is responsible for collaborating with assigned patient and professional organizations to develop and maintain strong Taiho Oncology, Inc., (TOI) advocacy business relationships. This individual will be responsible for strategic input that aligns with Taiho corporate mission and business needs within assigned disease states to contribute to the overall Patient Alliances Strategy. The position focuses on identifying, assisting the development of, and coordinating implementation of programs to support advocacy and professional organizations’ disease education and awareness priorities that are aligned with TOI. This person will also be responsible for representing and integrating patient insights into the relevant business planning and execution functions of TOI. This person will work across functions, collaborating with Clinical Operations, Brand Marketing, Market Access, Medical Affairs/MSLs, Field Sales, Legal and Compliance. All engagement with patient stakeholders will be done with the highest level of integrity, respect, and quality in alignment with our corporate Mission Statement.

　　Performance Objectives:

　　Actively monitor new developments and scientific leader insights in the field of patient advocacy and incorporate such developments, ideas, and strategies into the development and execution of programs.

　　Maintain awareness of current and new local, state, and federal health care policy that could impact patients with cancer care, and access.

　　Develop, maintain, and foster business relationships among executive leadership within key patient and professional organizations for existing products.

　　Proactively identify opportunities and needs for advocacy engagement for new products/indications.

　　Develop and executive strategic and tactical plans in collaboration with internal cross-functional stakeholders, ensuring alignment across teams, including medical affairs, clinical operations, regulatory, commercial, and corporate communications.

　　Communicate insights from advocacy and professional organizations to support TOI Business Planning across all key internal stakeholders.

　　Drive internal and external communication strategies to create visibility of patient advocacy groups and disease education and awareness. And when relevant, in collaboration with Public Relations.

　　Initiate, lead and execute high-priority pilot community engagement initiatives with cross functional teams across the organization that align with strategic priorities, such as with clinical development to increase diversity in Taiho clinical trials.

　　Enhance TOI’s corporate and brand equity through professional engagements with patient advocacy organizations

　　Education/Certification Requirements:

　　BA/BS degree in Biological and/or Health Related Sciences or non-Biological/Health Related Sciences degree with 2+ years oncology experience. Advanced degree preferred.

　　Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

　　2+ years oncology pharma/biotech experience or related experience required

　　7-8+ years patient advocacy experience, oncology preferred

　　Experience collaborating with patient education/awareness initiatives

　　Experience in leading meetings and presenting to groups preferred

　　Strong people skills, including capability to engage in professional relationship building and networking

　　Ability to exhibit empathy with patient organizations while maintaining professionalism and corporate business focus

　　Ability to professionally interact with executive corporate leadership

　　Effective communication, project development and implementation skills

　　Adept at working cross-functionally, sharing information and team orientated

　　Positive attitude, flexibility, and proactive approach

　　Balance relationships across patient advocacy groups, especially with biased interests

　　Understanding of oral oncology cancer care delivery

　　Ability to master knowledge in general oncology and across tumor types

　　Ability to read, analyze and interpret scientific and technical-related data

　　Excellent verbal and written communication skills

　　Competency with standard Microsoft Office software applications

　　The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $180,200 - $212,000 annually; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as PTO, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

　　If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

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　　Equal Opportunity Employer Information: Taiho Oncology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Any applicant who, because of a disability, needs an accommodation or assistance in completing an application or at any time during the application process, please [email protected]. Taiho Oncology also provides reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities consistent with our obligations under the law. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

　　The incumbent in this position may be required to perform other duties, as assigned.