Associate Director, Patient Engagement

🕒 May 19

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AskBio Inc.

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501 - 1000 employees

🧬 Biotechnology

💊 Pharmaceuticals

💰 $2.7M Grant - Asklepios BioPharmaceutical on 2020-09

Biotechnology • Pharmaceuticals

AskBio Inc. is a clinical-stage gene therapy company focused on developing adeno-associated virus (AAV)–based treatments for rare and genetic diseases. A wholly owned, independently operated subsidiary of Bayer AG, AskBio advances programs from discovery through manufacturing and clinical development, leveraging proprietary AAV capsids, promoters, and manufacturing technologies (e. g. , Pro10™ and neDNA™). The company runs clinical trials (e. g. , the AB-1009 program for late-onset Pompe disease), collaborates with academic and industry partners, and emphasizes patient-driven research to address unmet medical needs.

📋 Description

• Develop and implement an external engagement strategy • Ensure the development and execution of the medical affairs patient advocacy/external engagement plan for Europe • Partner with patient organizations across Europe to identify and implement innovative initiatives • Participate in and support patient organization events, workshops, and conferences • Implement a detailed framework to ensure EU patient experience is incorporated into all critical business decisions • Engage with patient advocacy groups, foundations, and individual patients • Establish and maintain strong relationships with key collaborators in the patient community • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure patient perspective is understood and incorporated • Collaborate with Corporate communications and external agencies

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences, healthcare, public health, or a related field • At least 8 years’ experience in patient advocacy/engagement or closely related roles within the biotechnology and pharmaceutical healthcare industries • Understanding of drug development process • Consistent track record of performance in developing and driving strategic projects • Excellent communication and social skills to engage with patients, advocacy groups, and internal collaborators effectively • Experience working across multiple therapeutic areas • Demonstrated peer leadership experience • Knowledge of regulatory and ethical considerations related to patient advocacy and engagement • Passionate for making a difference in the lives of patients with serious and rare disease • Strong verbal and written communication skills • Demonstrated ability to work with different personalities and styles efficiently

🏖️ Benefits

• Opportunity for Secondment to AskBio • Competitive opportunities to broaden experience • Collaborate with cross-functional teams