Executive Director, Global Patient Strategy

Job Description

The Executive Director and Global Lead Patient Advocacy & Strategic Alliances position resides in the Value & Implementation (V&I) organization which includes Global Medical and Scientific Affairs as well as Outcomes Research. This position executes the patient engagement strategy in alignment with our company priorities. This leader is innovative and entrepreneurial collaborative strategic and compassionate and leads directly and through influence. They lead the regional Patient Innovation & Engagement (PI&E) team members including Regional Patient Engagement Leads (EU EEMEA JCAP LATAM). This position works across leadership of V&I and PI&E to ensure V&I plans are developed and executed across the global and regional level.

Primary Responsibilities :

Develop and execute patient engagement strategic initiatives aligned with Global V&I plans as well as with internal and external developments at the regional levels.

Globalizes the patient engagement and advocacy strategy within the company collaborating with colleagues across the enterprise to embed patient engagement strategies at the global regional and country levels

Supports the Regional Patient Engagement Networks building capabilities of patient engagement leads supporting gigs and cross functional projects

Understands guidance documents that govern activities and updates / revises in collaboration with legal and compliance to drive agility and innovation as we develop and enhance ways of working in a compliant manner

Advances relationships with prioritized global and above Therapeutic Area patient organizations and engages in bi-directional dialogue

Oversees the process for financially supporting patient organizations using ex-US processes like sponsorships and grant management systems so as to ensure finding for innovative and impactful projects for the organizations ex-US in a compliant manner; including use of the grants management system and for funding innovative projects including capacity building

Develop and execute patient engagement strategic initiatives aligned with Global V&I plans as well as with internal and external developments at the regional levels.

Oversee activities including planning for engagement with prioritized patient organizations and supporting recommendations for patient advocate consultants for input engagement activities at conferences and congresses

Serves as advocacy expert in cross-functional teams and company-wide initiatives where the voice of the patient needs representation including discussions on supply and product deletions

Prepares and monitors operating budget for programs working with senior leaders finance legal / compliance and other departments and divisions including business case / annual budget for profit planning. Works in collaboration with the PI&E Director Patient Engagement Digital Modernization Strategy Lead

Maintains appropriate processes and financial controls to ensure completion of programs within established timeframes and budgets

Annually review stakeholder mapping for pipeline products and review the Patient Advocacy Organization tiers and stakeholder mapping on a yearly basis in collaboration with other colleagues in policy communications medical affairs and PI&E

Lead the teams engagement with Global Clinical Trial Operations (GCTO) and Data Project Lead (DLP) teams to ensure and assist awareness and recruitment efforts in the community

Understand the healthcare ecosystem FDA guidance on interactions with patients health literacy and health care disparities and incorporate these principles into the teams plans

Participate in Company initiatives focused on enhancing public health reducing healthcare disparities increasing health literacy and listening to patient perspectives

Develops talent on the team and seeks opportunities to enhance their capabilities including introducing mentors and sponsors

Education Requirement :

Advanced degree in health sciences public health public policy epidemiology or other relevant degree required; MD PhD NP PharmD or equivalent

Required Experience and Skills :

Deep academic understanding of the science of patient input and a strong record of achievement obtaining and incorporating patient insights into decision making

Minimum of 7 years experience with Patient Engagement Patient Insights Patient Advocacy Groups and Organizations as well as knowledge of best practices in those areas

Ability to navigate a complex matrixed organization think creatively and develop innovative strategies and solutions

Ability to understand and manage a diverse set of issues and engage with a unique group of stakeholders

Ability to manage numerous competing priorities under pressure with effective collaborative working and program management skills

High degree of ethics and ability to build effective working relationships both internally and externally

Excellent communicator both in written communications and oral presentations

Scientific and medical credibility to represent the company to patients patient advocates and patient organizations

Scientific and medical credibility to represent the company to professional medical and scientific organizations

Ability to work well as a team member and to manage through influence

Travel 20-25% anticipated

Preferred Experience and Skills :

10 years of experience in global patient advocacy and engagement activities

US / global experience in regulatory affairs medical and scientific affairs and pharmaceutical policy

An understanding of the importance of patient innovation and engagement across Our Company

Demonstrated track record of establishing trusted and meaningful relationships with patient groups and organizations strongly preferred

Demonstrated track record of establishing trusted and meaningful relationships with professional society or public health organizations and their leaders

Required Skills :

Advisory Board Development Clinical Affairs Clinical Development Clinical Trials Key Opinion Leader Management Medical Affairs Patient Advocacy Patient Care Patient Insights People Leadership Relationship Management Strategic Planning

Preferred Skills :

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The salary range for this role is

$276600.00 - $435400.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employees position within the salary range will be based on several factors including but not limited to relevant education qualifications certifications experience skills geographic location government requirements and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical dental vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family) retirement benefits including 401(k) paid holidays vacation and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at can apply for this role through (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.

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Employee Status : Regular

Relocation : International

VISA Sponsorship : Yes

Travel Requirements :

25%

Flexible Work Arrangements :

Hybrid

Shift : Not Indicated

Valid Driving License :

No

Hazardous Material(s) :

n / a

Job Posting End Date :

12 / 4 / 2025

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Required Experience :

Director

Key Skills

Business Development,Marketing,Pricing,Analysis Skills,Research Experience,Project Management,Research & Development,Strategic Planning,Financial Modeling,Leadership Experience,Management Consulting,Analytics

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 276600 - 435400