Head of Patient Advocacy and Alliance Development
Company: UCB S.A.
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: October 20, 2024
Job Description:
Make your mark for patientsWe are looking for a Head of Patient
Advocacy and Alliance Development with strong leadership skills to
inspire, lead, coach, develop, and motivate teams to drive impact.
This role is part of our U.S. Corporate Affairs team, based in our
U.S. Headquarters Office in Smyrna, GA.About the roleYou will lead
the development and execution of plans to build UCB's leadership
profile and impact with key patient and other non-government
stakeholders in the U.S. Your focus will enable UCB's successful
leadership in therapeutic areas of focus including Immunology,
Neurology, and Rare Diseases. You will contribute to the
development of the holistic company philosophy around patient
advocacy engagement and underscore UCB's patient-centric
mission.Who you'll work withYou will play an integral role in
supporting the overall success of UCB by engaging with key external
stakeholders, including patient advocacy organizations, healthcare
and health policy organizations. You will enable effective patient
partnerships to develop insights and further our leadership and
sustainable access to our products for the patients who need
them.You will partner with UCB's U.S. business leads and Global
Patient/External Engagement colleagues to advance the science of
patient activation, empowerment, and confidence. By employing
innovative approaches, you will improve point-of-care experiences,
access to affordable care, and patient health outcomes. You will
develop and implement strategies to engage with external
stakeholders across ecosystems to gain a deep understanding of
patient needs, challenges, interests, and opportunities.
Additionally, you will build strong internal and external networks
and work effectively in a matrixed environment to help guide
strategy and ensure patient insights are considered and
integrated.What you'll do
- Lead and manage a nationally focused and regionally based team
responsible for national, regional, and local level
engagement.
- Establish and continuously strengthen advocacy and partnering
relationships with national and community organizations through
thoughtful engagement and alignment on company priorities.
- Collaborate with external partners to drive strategic
collaborations across a broad set of healthcare stakeholders to
drive awareness and broaden understanding of the fields of
neurology, immunology, and rare diseases. Solicit support to drive
the field forward and gather insights to inform strategic planning
and actions.
- Establish strategic relationships; develop and implement
advocacy and alliance plans (nationally, regionally, and locally)
to support continued impact. Establish and implement programs that
are aligned with and advance UCB's Patient Value Strategy.
- Lead the co-development and execution of the U.S. advocacy
strategy, including defining, standardizing, and executing best
practices for engaging patients, caregivers, communities, and
stakeholders.
- Identify opportunities and tailor solutions for internal and
external projects within a therapeutic area or above brands to
optimize patient outcomes (e.g., coalitions).
- Ensure compliant and transparent stakeholder engagement and
embrace company principles to demonstrate commitment to patients
and caregivers.Mitigate areas of risk by monitoring key issues and
trends and develop strategies to protect and enhance the company's
reputation.Interested? For this role we're looking for the
following education, experience and skillsMinimum:
- Bachelor's degree required. JD, PharmD, MPH, or MBA
preferred.
- 10 years of pharmaceutical experience in a healthcare, patient
advocacy, or related healthcare consulting/agency work.
- 5 years' experience designing and implementing partnerships
with patient groups and other non-government stakeholders in the US
to drive success of in-line business and pipeline assets from
development through to commercialization.
- 5 years' experience generating content to support advocacy
engagement across multiple channels, including campaigns, advocacy
messaging, social media, and policy briefings.
- 1-3 years' experience working on issues related to access or
reimbursement by federal healthcare programs, commercial
payers/providers, and managed care organizations.Preferred:
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of the current US
healthcare advocacy and alliance landscape as it relates to the
biopharmaceutical community.
- Proven ability in developing and executing strategies to build
company profile and impact with patient and other non-government
stakeholders in the US.
- Ability to work in a deadline-driven and fast-paced environment
including managing multiple projects with on time and budget
completion.
- Demonstrated ability to process complex information and
summarize it concisely in writing and/or verbally in a professional
manner and in a time sensitive environment as required.This
positions reasonably anticipated base salary range is $177,200 to
$232,575 per year. The actual salary offered will take into account
internal equity and may also vary depending on the candidate's
geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience,
among other factors.Are you ready to 'go beyond' to create value
and make your mark for patients? If this sounds like you, then we
would love to hear from you!About usUCB is a global
biopharmaceutical company, focusing on neurology and immunology. We
are around 8,500 people in all four corners of the globe, inspired
by patients and driven by science.Why work with us?At UCB, we don't
just complete tasks, we create value. We aren't afraid to push
forward, collaborate, and innovate to make our mark for patients.
We have a caring, supportive culture where everyone feels included,
respected, and has equitable opportunities to do their best work.
We 'go beyond' to create value for our patients, and always with a
human focus, whether that's on our patients, our employees, or our
planet. Working for us, you will discover a place where you can
grow, and have the freedom to carve your own career path to achieve
your full potential.As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are open
to all talent, and adhere to Affirmative Action principles. This
ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal
consideration for employment without regard to neurodiversity,
race/ethnicity, colour, national origin, religion, gender,
pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender
identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military
service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal,
state or local protected class.Should you require any adjustments
to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and
capabilities contact us on US-Reasonable_Accommodation@ucb.com for
application to US based roles. Please note should your enquiry not
relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through
this channel.
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