Patient Education Manager, Rare Hematology, Nephrology

🕒 June 5

🏢🏡 New York City – Hybrid

💵 $135.3k - $203k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

👔 Manager

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AstraZeneca

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10,000+ employees

Founded 1999

🧬 Biotechnology

💊 Pharmaceuticals

🔬 Science

💰 Post-IPO Debt on 2023-02

Biotechnology • Pharmaceuticals • Science

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialization of prescription medicines. It primarily works in areas of oncology, cardiovascular, renal & metabolism, and respiratory diseases. With operations in over 100 countries, AstraZeneca is dedicated to scientific research and a commitment to providing effective treatments and improving patient health across a wide array of conditions.

📋 Description

• Create and manage regional patient engagement plans including patient educational events, community engagements, and face-to-face patient interactions • Deliver in depth disease state and product education to inform and empower patients/caregivers as they navigate their rare disease journey • Develop and execute comprehensive patient programming strategies that prioritize patient needs. • Tailor initiatives to provide relevant education, support, and resources, optimizing patient engagement and outcomes across therapeutic areas • Share materials on the disease, diagnosis, and treatment support with patients as needed • Educate prescribed patients and their caregivers regarding how to prepare for and what to expect during the infusion process for Alexion products, in accordance with product label utilizing Alexion approved resources • Capture and report local business insights to enhance strategic plans and improve patient experience • Set up and participate in events and educational initiatives for patients and caregivers on behalf of Alexion per approved policy • Build the rare disease network/relationships through local advocacy groups, rare disease related events, and attending patient events • Partner with Alexion Patient Advocacy Team to drive engagement and partnership • Proactively seek opportunities to improve processes and outcomes, embracing change and innovation to enhance patient support and results • Collaborate effectively, building and maintaining strong relationships with cross functional team (i.e. Commercial, Medical, Marketing, and Patient Services) to ensure alignment of patient education initiatives with overall business strategies, driving optimal patient outcomes • Execute field visits at infusion centers and focused HCOs to provide in-depth education and training on dosing and administration of Alexion products, disease state, and REMS requirements/procedures, and provide ongoing support • Support ongoing REMS certifications of infusion sites of care • Collaborate with non-prescribing health care staff at infusion sites to ensure understanding and compliance with REMS components, including importance of vaccination data and following REMS processes • Maintain accurate and detailed records of field activities, including interactions with non-prescribing healthcare providers and sites of care, to ensure compliance with regulatory standards • Support execution of ongoing compliance tactics related to all active REMS • Support successful implementation of any new REMS or REMS enhancements • Partner with Commercial REMS team to devise strategies to support REMS • Partner with Commercial colleagues to ensure account engagement strategy is pulled through successfully via aligned tactics • Develop and facilitate relationships with infusion nurses and other staff to support patients • Set up and engage in non-prescriber congresses and educational events on behalf of Alexion per approved policy • Partner and collaborate compliantly with other Alexion field teams on patient and HCP office education

🎯 Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years total business experience in the healthcare or biotech industry • BA/BS Degree is required; a nursing, allied health, healthcare administration or rare disease support background is desired (advanced degree a plus) • Previous experience with IV infused products • Ability to travel up to 60-80% within a territory is required; ability to travel to meetings/trainings/programs as necessary which may include evenings and weekends • Excellent presentation skills to diverse stakeholders in varied settings that may include up to 150+ people • Ability to work independently and manage time effectively to prioritize field activities • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with healthcare professionals and patients. • High initiative, solid work ethic, and consistent accountability • Demonstrated success working within cross-functional teams, including the ability to collaborate across functions in a field-based role • Valid driver's license and clean driving record.

🏖️ Benefits

• health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans • qualified retirement programs • paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves)