TK2d Patient Journey Lead (Spain)

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TK2d Patient Journey Lead (Iberia)

We are looking for a proactive scientifically proficient and empatheticTK2d Patient Journey Leadto join ourRare & Epilepsy Organizationteam based inMadrid Spain.

About the role

You will play a pivotal role in ensuring that our innovative treatment reaches the patients who need it most positively impacting the lives of those suffering from TK2d. Reporting directly to the EU TK2d Head and collaborating with a cross-functional team you will support the identification proper diagnosis and treatment for TK2d patients.

Who youll work with

You will be working in a team that is dedicated to creating a unique patient experience. This includes partnering with healthcare stakeholders such as neuropediatricians neuromuscular specialists geneticists nurses and pharmacists as well as interacting with patient groups to raise awareness and educate on this disease.

What youll do

• Partner with healthcare stakeholders to ensure TK2d patients are diagnosed and receive appropriate treatment.
• Execute disease awareness and educational programs.
• Establish referral programs to facilitate patient access to centers of excellence.
• Advocate for TK2d inclusion in mitochondrial and neuromuscular panels.
• Map patient journeys to understand pain points and how to mitigate them.
• Interact with patient associations for awareness and educational initiatives.
• Act as the local point of contact for implementing approved managed access programs.
• Help healthcare providers navigate the ecosystem to secure funding for patients.
• Ensure smooth transition from clinical trials and managed access programs to continuous treatment.
• Educate healthcare providers and payors on the safe use of the available treatment.
• Support patients through centrally developed patient support programs.

Interested For this role were looking for the following education experience and skills

• Bachelors degree in life sciences business or healthcare; Masters preferred.
• University degree in medicine pharmacy or natural sciences.
• 7 years in biotechnology/pharmaceuticals with external engagement experience.
• 5 years in reimbursement account management or KOL development.
• Experience in rare diseases neurology clinical genetics or metabolic diseases.
• Strong project management planning skills and emotional intelligence.
• Outcome-driven with a focus on collaboration and communication.
• Field-based position with up to 70% travel.
• Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Spanish and English.

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 us
UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company focusing on neurology and immunology. We are over 9.000 people in all four corners of the globe inspired by patients and driven by science.

Why work with us
At UCB we dont just complete tasks we create value. We arent 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 equal opportunities to do their best work. We go beyond to create value for our patients and always with a human focus whether thats 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.

At UCB weve embraced a hybrid-first approach to work bringing teams together in local hubs to foster collaborative curiosity. Unless expressly stated in the description or precluded by the nature of the position roles are hybrid with 40% of your time spent in the office.

UCB is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions will be made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable laws.

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