Sr. Field Clinical Coordinator - PKU Houston

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.

3d•Remote

About The Position

BioMarin is a global biotechnology company that relentlessly pursues bold science to translate genetic discoveries into new medicines that advance the future of human health. Since their founding in 1997, they have applied scientific expertise in understanding the underlying causes of genetic conditions to create transformative medicines. They develop medicines for patients with significant unmet medical need, enlisting people with the right technical expertise and a relentless drive to solve real problems, creating an environment that empowers teams to pursue bold, innovative science. This approach has produced a diverse pipeline of commercial, clinical, and preclinical candidates. The Commercial organization leads global sales and marketing strategies. The Senior Field Clinical Coordinator (Sr-FCC) uses BioMarin approved educational materials to educate patients on the safe and appropriate use of BioMarin marketed therapies. Sr-FCCs support Palynziq product initiation and ongoing therapy by collaborating closely with assigned clinics and the BioMarin account team (Field Sales and BioMarin RareConnections). Sr-FCCs do not provide medical advice. Sr-FCC’s are based out of their homes, support 50-60 PKU patients from participating clinics in a designated geographical region.

Requirements

Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Strong presentation skills. Ability to provide dynamic and engaging presentations to small and large groups
An ideal team player who consistently demonstrates BioMarin Commercial values
Action oriented, tenacious, and anticipating obstacles and leading solutions
High business acumen and focused on customized value to all levels of customer (internal and external)
Adaptability, consistently picking up on the need to change personal, interpersonal, and leadership behavior quickly
Expert navigation of all systems and can align resources to action plans
Requires travel, up to 65% work week
2+ years of Pharmaceutical experience as a patient educator
4+ years of direct patient care experience in rare disease
Education as an allied health care professional
Successful background check
Valid Driver’s license and driving record

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Allied Health preferred or work experience equivalent

Responsibilities

Works closely with assigned clinics, BioMarin field sales organization, and BioMarin RareConnections (RC) personnel to ensure timely initiation of BioMarin therapy and adherence-related activities for patients enrolled in BioMarin RareConnections
Works collaboratively in an account team (Account Manager, Case Manager, Clinical Coordinator) moving cases from referral to specialty pharmacy shipment to product start
Conducts patient-level education with new patient starts including BioMarin product information (safety, efficacy, dosing, administration, storage), disease state awareness, injection training, and clinic specific protocols at their request
Provides in-person support for self-administration of FDA-approved BioMarin marketed therapies as needed
Utilizes motivational interviewing skills to empower patients to advocate for their own health needs. Provides reminders for medication, clinic-prescribed labs, and clinic appointments at times convenient to patients.
Conducts ongoing patient-level education on disease and product administration technique to support safe and appropriate use of therapy
Participates in direct to patient educational events to raise patient awareness around disease state and appropriate BioMarin therapies.
Influence beyond their own geography and regular contributor to the advancement of cross functional teams
Generation and communication of best practices and involvement in projects and initiatives that help shape strategy and implementation
Uncovers obstacles and trends and create solutions that are widely adopted
Considered subject matter experts in the role of a Clinical Coordinator and has advanced knowledge of PKU.
Contributes to regional and national assignments such as HUB training, Specialty Pharmacy education, field training, advocacy group alliance liaison, etc.
Regularly takes on formal and informal peer leadership opportunities