This position is limited for 18 months.

　　Tasks & responsibilities

　　In your new role you will contribute to the successful development of Global Patient Advocacy Relations (PAR) therapeutic area (TA) strategies and implement PAR initiatives supporting TA objectives and PO needs across the lifecycle of medicines, starting early in development in the assigned TA(s).

　　It is your responsibility to develop and implement these PAR strategies which will require strategic thinking, PAR expertise, effective management of initiatives using existing resources, effective collaboration and alignment with cross-functional team members including the regions and countries (R/OPUs).

　　You will ensure that initiatives and metrics of success are aligned (with Corporate TA teams and [R]OPUs), communicated and integrated in eIBPs, IBPs and ICPs.

　　You will collaborate with the global PAR cross-country network and support development of PE excellence by sharing initiatives and best practices.

　　Further you will develop and manage strategic relationships with Patient Organizations (POs), for example national and international POs supporting people living with diseases, for which the TA is seeking solutions.

　　In addition, you will foster the patient centric culture in the TA and more broadly across the organization.

　　Finally, you will ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations in PO interactions/collaborations, strategy planning, communication, and implementation.

　　The Senior Manager will also:

　　Leverage TA and cross-country PAR best practices to develop PE maturity across R/OPUs.

　　Mentor PE/PAR colleagues to develop community expertise and advise the respective TA/cross-functional teams and (R)OPUs.

　　Requirements

　　Master’s degree in business, health economics, natural/social sciences, medicine, closely related discipline

　　Multiple years of direct experience in PAR in the pharmaceutical industry at a local or global level with demonstrated success in co-creating value with Patient Organizations

　　Additional prior experience in other functions in the pharmaceutical industry at a local or global level is highly desirable

　　Solid understanding of the PAR, market access, health policy, regulatory (e.g., FDA patient-focused drug development and EMA patient engagement), legal/compliance environment

　　Demonstrated track record of delivering value through successful stakeholder management (patient organizations, payers, policy makers) which is Characterized by respect, trust, empathy and passion

　　Solid communication skills, high motivation, and a solution-orientated mindset

　　Fluency in English (written and spoken) and proficiency in additional languages would be desirable

　　Additional Requirements for the Senior role:

　　Several years of direct experience conducting strategic or operational work on PAR. Additional prior experience in either or multiple of the following functions: Market Access, Public Affairs, Medicine and Marketing within prescription medicine is essential

　　Few years of experience conducting work in a pharmaceutical company at a global level is essential

　　Demonstrates an advanced understanding of the patient advocacy and their role within the healthcare ecosystem

　　Consistently demonstrates impact of systematically integrating patient insights along the entire value chain

　　Proven experience in building and growing multiple long-term collaborative partnerships with external stakeholders with evidence of impactful outcomes

　　Proven leadership experience

　　Ready to contact us?

　　If you have any questions about the job posting or process - please contact our HR Direct Team, Tel: +49 (0) 6132 77-3330 or per mail: [email protected]

　　Recruitment process:

　　Step 1: Online application - application deadline is February 16th, 2024.

　　Step 2: Virtual meeting in the period from beginning till mid of February.

　　Step 3: On-site interviews end of February beginning of March.

　　All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to a person’s actual or perceived race, including natural hairstyles, hair texture and protective hairstyles; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; citizenship status, marital status; gender, gender identity or expression; sexual orientation, mental, physical or intellectual disability, veteran status; pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other class or characteristic protected by applicable law.