Director, Patient Advocacy

🔥 15 hours ago

🌐 Switzerland, United Kingdom – Remote

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💵 CHF203.2k - CHF254k / year

⏰ Full Time

🔴 Lead

👔 Director

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BeOne Medicines

10,000+ employees

Founded 2010

🧬 Biotechnology

🏥 Healthcare

💊 Pharmaceuticals

Biotechnology • Healthcare • Pharmaceuticals

BeOne Medicines is a global oncology company domiciled in Switzerland that is discovering and developing innovative treatments that are more affordable and accessible to cancer patients worldwide. With a portfolio spanning hematology and solid tumors, BeOne is expediting the development of its diverse pipeline of novel therapeutics through its internal capabilities and collaborations. With a growing global team of more than 11,000 colleagues spanning six continents, the Company is committed to radically improving access to medicines for far more patients who need them.

📋 Description

• Develop and lead BeOne Medicines’ Patient Advocacy strategy for Europe • Translate strategy into annual priorities, initiatives, partnerships and measurable objectives • Identify emerging patient needs, trends and opportunities across the European cancer landscape • Establish KPIs to evaluate patient advocacy activities and partnerships • Build sustainable partnerships with pan-European patient organizations, cancer alliances and relevant stakeholders • Lead European patient organization engagement around medical congresses, policy events and company milestones • Partner with Government Affairs & Public Policy on multi-stakeholder initiatives addressing systemic challenges affecting cancer patients • Represent BeOne externally at policy, advocacy and scientific forums • Gather, synthesize and communicate patient and caregiver insights across Europe • Ensure patient perspectives inform strategy, disease and brand planning, policy, communications and organizational decisions • Strengthen patient-centric thinking across the European organization • Provide strategic guidance to country teams for consistent patient engagement • Collaborate with Corporate Affairs, Government Affairs & Public Policy, Early Patient Engagement and other cross-functional partners • Report to the Head of Corporate Affairs, Europe • Travel on a project basis

🎯 Requirements

• Master’s degree or equivalent advanced education/experience • 10+ years of experience in the biopharmaceutical, healthcare, patient advocacy, public affairs or related sectors • Significant experience in patient advocacy and/or patient engagement • Meaningful experience within a pharmaceutical or biotechnology company strongly preferred • Strong understanding of the European patient advocacy environment • Experience working with European or international patient organizations • Oncology and/or hematology experience preferred • Demonstrated experience developing and implementing patient advocacy or patient engagement strategies • Experience translating patient insights into organizational strategy, advocacy initiatives or external engagement • Understanding of the European healthcare, access and policy environment • Demonstrated ability to build trusted, long-term relationships with external stakeholders • Strong experience working cross-functionally in complex matrix organizations and building consensus around strategic priorities • Strategic thinking and ability to translate insights and priorities into actionable plans • Excellent relationship development and stakeholder management skills • Strong cross-functional leadership and matrix management capabilities • Ability to influence without direct authority • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English • Strong understanding of sensitivities, ethical considerations and compliance requirements related to patient engagement • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment • Strong judgment, critical thinking and decision-making skills • High ethical standards and commitment to transparent patient partnerships

🏖️ Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer • Project-based travel associated with the role

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