Director, Patient Engagement & Advocacy (Breast/Gyn Cancers)
New Jersey, US | full time | Job ID: 8628
The Director of Patient Engagement & Advocacy, Breast/Gyn Cancers is responsible for strategically developing and executing the patient engagement and advocacy strategy for designated therapeutic area(s) across the medicine development lifecycle. You will work as a collaborative member of the cross-functional team to bring the patient experience and perspective into development, trial planning & recruitment, product launch as well as partner with the patient community to meet the critical information, education and advocacy needs of those affected by cancer.
The Director of Patient Engagement and Advocacy is tasked with a wide array of responsibilities, each contributing to the overarching goal of enhancing patient care and involvement in the medicine development process.
Key responsibilities include:
- Assess and compile patient life experience data, landscape assessments and other research to address non-clinical barriers, drivers, and pivotal moments for patients in their disease and treatment experience, with attention to diversity and equity.
- Collaborate with advocacy and community groups to support information, education and awareness about unmet patient needs.
- Identify and address barriers for patients and facilitate patient-centered research and trial design.
- Share data and insights with cross-functional teams to enhance patient-centered development and commercial approach.
- Foster opportunities for cross-functional learning with the patient community.
- Define and report on metrics that demonstrate the outcomes and impact of the patient engagement and advocacy work.
Qualifications:
- 10-15 years of experience in patient engagement and advocacy, preferably in the biopharmaceutical industry.
- Master’s Degree in Public Health or similar preferred
- Oncology experience – particularly in the areas of breast and gynecological, lung, GI cancers.
- Experience leading high-impact patient engagement programs at the national level.
- Exceptional relationship-building skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across internal and external stakeholders in the US and globally.
- Strong understanding of the principles of patient engagement, patient-focused drug development and the patient advocacy landscape.
- Strong understanding of social science, epidemiology, clinical and medical education, and the work of the advocacy community.
- Strategic mindset with the ability to translate complex strategies into actionable plans and execute on those plans.
- Proven ability to manage budgets and contracts.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
- Empathetic and collaborative team player with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.
- Strong business acumen, with the ability to balance patient needs with organizational goals.
- Ability to travel approximately 30% of the time.
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Your Benefits:
BioNTech US is committed to employee wellbeing and offers best-in-class benefits & HR programs to support an inclusive & diverse workforce. Salaried/Position-Targeted Hourly Employees working 30+ hours per week are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include but are not limited to:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Life, AD&D, Critical Illness Insurance
- Pre-tax HSA & FSA, DCRA Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance & Concierge Program (EAP) available 24/7
- Parental and Childbirth Leave & Family Planning Assistance
- Parental and Childbirth Leave & Family Planning Assistance
- Sitterstream: Virtual Tutoring & Childcare Membership
- Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick, Bereavement, Holidays (including Floating) & Year-End U.S. Shutdown.
- 401(K) Plan with Company Match
- Tuition Reimbursement & Student Loan Assistance Programs
- Wellbeing Incentive Platforms & Incentives
- Professional Development Programs
- Commuting Allowance and subsidized parking
- Discounted Home, Auto & Pet Insurance
…and more! More details to be shared.
Berkeley Heights is New Jersey's growing hub within the life sciences industry and has already demonstrated the state’s commitment to innovation, collaboration, and excellence within the field. New Jersey's integrated approach to biotechnology and pharmaceuticals harmonizes academic rigor, industrial capability, and government support to create thriving conditions for a growing ecosystem. Cultivating an environment that seamlessly integrates cutting-edge research, robust manufacturing capabilities, and a dynamic business landscape, New Jersey has become a powerhouse in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and medical technology. As this region of New Jersey continues to develop, it stands ready to shape the future of medical science and technology, driving progress and improving health outcomes worldwide.
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