Novartis AG East Hanover , NJ 07936
Posted 5 days ago
Summary
The Director, Breast and Hematology, US Patient Advocacy sets strategy and leads collaboration with relevant Breast cancer and malignant and non-malignant Hematology patient communities to understand unmet needs that inform business strategy, mobilize patients to seek the best care and reduce access barriers.
About the Role
Key Responsibilities:
Build trusted, long-term relationships with patient organizations and communities in focused Breast cancer and malignant and non-malignant Hematology areas, centered on two-way communications and collaborations to advance shared priorities
Partner with patient organizations to educate and mobilize patients to seek optimal care and elevate the voice of the patient to inform decisionmakers in the patient treatment journey, including HCPs, policymakers and payers
Develop and execute integrated patient advocacy strategies aligned to critical business and corporate priorities based on deep understanding of the patient/carer experience and unmet needs
Ensure patient/carer insights and implications for launch and growth brands are systematically actioned across corporate affairs and with cross-functional partners
Lead Patient Advocacy TA team, manage and develop talent
Represent Novartis at key advocacy events and meetings
Define priorities for TA grants and sponsorships
Stay abreast of key environmental and policy issues impacting the company's ability to operate and pre-emptively drive initiatives and build relationships to shape the environment
Utilize corporate affairs function analytics and insights framework within scope of work
Anticipate and manage risk to Novartis and brand reputation; advise business partners and leadership of reputational risk associated with specific activities or strategies
Monitor and evaluate performance to achieve and maintain best-in-class outcomes, while being fully compliant
Effectively manage budget and maximize agency ROI
Role Requirements
Success rate in achieving desired business objectives and outcomes for specified therapeutic area
Leadership and functional alignment of strategies, priorities, and objectives across therapeutic area
Utilization of OGSM framework planning approach with measurable results and assessment of business impact
Success rate in identification, management, and resolution of critical issues
Efficient management of resources (agency & grant/sponsorship ROI)
Essential Requirements:
Bachelor's degree required
12+ years of experience in patient advocacy or related discipline with a healthcare and/or pharmaceutical background, prior experience in oncology (incl. Breast cancer) preferred
Commercial launch experience
Leading teams/direct reports
Influencing at a senior management level and navigating complexity
Management of agency partners and budget
Crisis and issues management
Desirable Requirements:
Strong sense of integrity
Understanding of US policy landscape
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