Director U.S. Patient Advocacy

Lundbeck•Deerfield, IL

2d•$225,000 - $265,000•Remote

About The Position

Do you want to join a team where the mission is meaningful, the challenges are complex, and you can directly see the results of your hard work? Lundbeck is a global biopharmaceutical company focusing exclusively on brain health. With more than 70 years of experience in neuroscience, we are committed to improving the lives of people with neurological and psychiatric diseases. Lundbeck employees are inspired and driven by our purpose to advance brain health and transform lives. Join us on our journey of growth! Remote/Commuter Opportunity - Open to candidates within the United States SUMMARY: Reporting to the Sr. Director, the Director, U.S. Patient Advocacy will be responsible for developing and leading a rare disease patient advocacy strategy and launch in a designated therapeutic area(s). They will be charged with building a multifaceted plan in alignment with company milestones and develop programs and initiatives that drive disease awareness, support launch readiness and commercialization success, and collaborate with advocacy groups to cocreate resources and initiatives that empower patients and caregivers. They will forge trusted partnerships with these organizations and external stakeholders to advance mutual goals such as early treatment urgency, disease understanding, and access to care. The role works cross-functionally with Corporate Affairs, Medical Affairs, HEOR, Commercial, and Market Access, among others. The incumbent should be familiar with the latest practices and metrics for patient engagement and partnership and be comfortable embedding these measurable ROE standards into their work and in alignment with corporate objectives.

Requirements

Accredited bachelor’s degree
8+ years of pharma / biotech experience
5+ years of external engagement / public affairs / patient advocacy experience
Direct experience leading rare disease patient advocacy commercialization launch strategy and execution
Excellent communications skills and strong interpersonal skills that can build and progress relationships internally as well as externally
Experience developing and managing annualized patient advocacy plans and budgets
Solid understanding of the therapeutic lifecycle from pre-clinical to post-commercialization
Knowledge of Legal, Regulatory, & Compliance guidelines for engaging patient advocacy communities
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize tasks, and successfully management multiple projects in a matrixed organization

Nice To Haves

Experience working in rare disease is preferred.
Strong Preference to be based in Deerfield, IL Office

Responsibilities

Develop and execute U.S. patient advocacy strategy for a designated therapeutic area(s) in neuroscience
Implement strategies to drive early treatment urgency, disease awareness, support important regulatory and commercial milestones, and build an integrated advocacy plan in alignment with Corporate Affairs, Medical, HEOR, Patient Services, and Market Access
Build trustful relationships with patient advocacy groups and community leaders to ensure productive partnerships and alliance
Lead and execute communications and data dissemination plans with patient advocacy organizations, including the development of community letters, infographics, and presentation materials
Develop community councils and other forums to identify, publish on, and address community unmet needs
Identify opportunities and build strategic solutions and innovative initiatives to address community unmet needs and to anticipate access challenges
Manage patient advocacy events and engage employees to advocate for the patient voice and experience
Represent Lundbeck at scientific conferences and forums to support partnerships and outcomes for patients
Build and maintain U.S. Patient Advocacy annual plan and budget in alignment with cross-functional colleagues
Ensure compliant, ethical, and transparent stakeholder engagement and communications