Senior Manager, Patient Advocacy

Burlington, MA
Full Time
Patient Advocacy
Experienced
The Company:
It’s not often you get the chance to make a real impact on the lives of others, while expanding your own possibilities. You’ll find that rare opportunity at PharmaEssentia USA Corporation. Join us, and let’s transform lives, together.
PharmaEssentia USA is a rapidly growing biopharmaceutical innovator. We are leveraging deep expertise and proven scientific principles to deliver effective new biologics for challenging diseases in the areas of hematology and oncology, with one product approved in The United States and a diversifying pipeline. We believe in the potential to improve both health and quality of life for patients with limited options today through the combination of rigorous research and innovative thinking.
Founded in 2003 by a team of Taiwanese-American executives and renowned scientists from U.S. biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, today we are listed on the Taipei Exchange (6446) and are expanding our global presence with operations in the U.S., Japan, South Korea and China, along with a world-class biologics production facility in Taichung.


Position Overview:
The role of Senior Manager, Patient Advocacy will support PharmaEssentia’s advocacy strategies and partnerships within the therapeutic areas of myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN) and the broader blood cancers and rare disease spaces.
This individual will help cultivate and maintain long-term, trust-based relationships with patient organizations, elevate the patient voice within multiple departments internally, and help position PharmaEssentia as a valued partner within the MPN community.

This role will report to the Director, Patient Advocacy.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Build and nurture strong, compliant, and meaningful partnerships with patient advocacy organizations in the myeloproliferative neoplasms, blood cancers, and rare disease spaces.
  • Facilitate and execute contracting and invoicing processes for patient advocacy partnerships and sponsorships.
  • Support the development and execution of advocacy strategy plans aligned with internal cross-functional goals and therapeutic area priorities.
  • Integrate patient and caregiver voices and perspectives within external partnerships and internal work/initiatives.
  • Drive aligned goals across the MPN landscape, with a focus on patient education, access, research, and shared decision-making in healthcare.
  • Represent PharmaEssentia in relevant patient advocacy programming/meetings, working groups, and congresses.
  • Coordinate with internal stakeholders (Medical, Marketing, Market Access, Communications, Commercial) to ensure cohesiveness in patient-related programming, partnerships, and initiatives.
  • Support Patient Marketing through PV in Focus and Patient Ambassador programs.
Required Education/Experience and Skills:
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher.
  • At least 3-5 years of patient advocacy experience in the biopharmaceutical industry and/or working with or for patient advocacy organizations.
  • Proven ability to build high-trust, transparent, and collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders.
  • Experience developing and executing advocacy strategies tied to any given therapeutic area, preferably in the oncology and/or hematology space.
  • Experience with patient advocacy partnership/sponsorship contracting processes.
  • Familiarity with the compliance environment around patient advocacy partnerships and patient interactions.
  • Demonstrated reputation internally and externally as a well-respected, dynamic team-player.
  • Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration capabilities.
  • Skilled in integrating the patient voice in strategies and work across multiple departments internally.
  • Ability to travel 25-30% domestically, with potential international travel.
The expected salary range for this position based on greater Boston, MA location is $135,000-$175,000.  Actual salary pay will be based on multiple factors, including geographic location, experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law. 
Benefits of working with our team:
PharmaEssentia USA strives every day to improve the lives of patients as well as our employees. As a valued member of PharmaEssentia USA, you will enjoy the following benefits:
  • Comprehensive medical coverage
  • Dental and vision coverage
  • Generous paid time-off
  • 401(k) retirement plan with competitive company match
  • Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
  • Up to $150 monthly cell phone reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Free parking
EEO Statement:
At PharmaEssentia USA, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. PharmaEssentia USA believes that diversity and inclusion among our team are critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

PharmaEssentia does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Staffing agencies should not send resumes to our HR team or to any PharmaEssentia employees. PharmaEssentia is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies. 

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

At PharmaEssentia, our goal is to treat as many people with cancer as possible. That means challenging the status quo with better science that leads to better lives. By joining our team, you will not only expand your own possibilities, but you will contribute to expanding options for people with cancer.

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