Manager Patient Advocacy Alzheimer

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Responsible for developing and implementing an integrated strategy for Client´s goal of engaging with Alzheimer patient advocacy groups and other related stakeholders to reinforce Client´s commitment to and leadership in Alzheimer´s disease.
Support PAG initiatives aiming to drive awareness, advocate for improvements, identify solutions and engage with them to prepare for potential regulatory submissions.
Focus on patient groups/patients with empathy and the ability to “care deeply”; cultivate alliances, partnership opportunities and advocacy in response to patient needs; and effectively communicate Client’s position on relevant public health, economic, clinical, political and Alzheimer disease-related issues to relevant stakeholders. Raising the company’s profile through developing communication strategies targeted towards various Alzheimers patient advocacy groups.
Embedded in Corporate Affairs Team, Germany, reporting solidly to Head of Corporate Affairs, Germany. Working location is Client office in Munich.
The role requires strong collaboration and networking across the organization (Medical, Market Access, Commercial, Governmental Affairs, international colleagues) while able to lead and work independently.

Main Responsibilities

1. Stakeholder Engagement:

• Build and deepen relationships with critical patient advocacy stakeholders and identify opportunities to partner on shared projects to advance common interests relating to Alzheimer´s
• Act as the company representative for Alzheimer patient advocacy organizations, maintain and enhance relationships with key patient advocacy partners
• Develop and implement projects and activities together with patient advocacy groups and other related stakeholders to raise understanding and awareness of ecosystem challenges in ALZ and identify opportunities to shape the agenda and the conversation. Educate patient groups and to support market access, pricing & reimbursement and Government Affairs efforts.
• Engage actively at PAG events and share Client´s vision and focus in Alzheimer´s disease.

2. Alliance Development:

• Act as the key alliance development representative for the German market on behalf of Client. Build and establish relationships with groups focused on Client´s Alzheimer portfolio.
• Work in close cooperation and alignment with the European Alzheimer PAG team

• Align goals and strategies to support the Alzheimer´s task force team´s objectives

3. Communications:

• Alignment and cross-functional engagement within Client Germany and on an international level
• Contribute to development of strategic recommendations and tactical plans for implementation on a local level including stakeholder maps and engagement plans

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5 plus years professional experience and strong business acumen in the public/corporate affairs arena within a Life Sciences context; pharma/biotech industry must have, experience in neuroscience (esp. specialty & rare disease market) preferred
• Experience within patient advocacy in an agency, corporation or NGO in the biopharmaceutical industry on a local/international level is preferred
• Experience working in matrix organizations and with global functions; strong executive presence; proven ability to effectively and appropriately work with and influence senior management
• Demonstrated creativity and innovation in strategy and execution and flexible to find the right balance in working strategically and operationally work; agile & hands-on mentality; ability to work well under pressure and enjoys a fast-paced, often unpredictable environment; outstanding interpersonal skills, ability to successfully influence without authority, and effectively work across functions and personalities, strong collaboration skills
• Ability to lead project groups and cross-functional teams. Demonstrated good judgment and ability to effectively prioritize work load
• Excellent follow-through, attention to detail and high sense of urgency
• Excellent command of German and English

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree is required; ideally in Science, Communications, Marketing, Journalism or a degree in liberal arts or life sciences.
• Graduate degree preferred.

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