Title:
Global Lead- Patient Advocacy OncologyCompany:
Ipsen Pharma (SAS)About Ipsen:
Ipsen is a mid-sized global biopharmaceutical company with a focus on transformative medicines in three therapeutic areas: Oncology Rare Disease and Neuroscience. Supported by nearly 100 years of development experience with global hubs in the U.S. France and the U.K we tackle areas of high unmet medical need through research and innovation.
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Job Description:
The Global Lead of Patient Advocacy for Oncology leads the development and execution of global patient advocacy strategies across the Oncology franchise as part of an integrated corporate affairs approach.
As a newly created role within a new organization currently being built it plays a pivotal part in shaping the future direction of our patient advocacy model. This role serves as the bridge between Ipsen and the patient community ensuring that patient perspectives inform business decision-making. It is responsible for building trusted long-term relationships with global and regional advocacy organizations and for driving global initiatives that improve access awareness and patient outcomes both globally and locally.
Working cross-functionally and with in-country teams this role ensures Ipsen is recognized as a transparent responsive and trusted partner to the community.
Strategic Leadership
Define and implement global patient advocacy strategies aligned with Oncology goals
Ensure patient insights and unmet needs are integrated into market access and business strategies
Lead policy and advocacy initiatives that amplify the patient voice in shaping the healthcare systems and Integrate a patient strategy in collaboration with Patient Affairs team within each brand plan alongside the other CA stakeholders
Lead global advocacy planning budgeting and execution
Stakeholder Engagement
Build and sustain long-term partnerships with global and regional patient advocacy groups coalitions and alliances groups representing families and caregivers and community representatives.
Co-create initiatives with patient groups that advance common goals i.e. disease awareness earlier diagnosis equitable access to innovation etc.
Work with the medical function (patient affairs) and business to incorporate patient insights into the patient advocacy strategies.
Represent the company at global patient forums conferences and policy roundtables
Facilitate transparent communication between the company and patient communities
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Collaborate with medical affairs market access brand/asset regulatory and communications teams
Support internal teams with advocacy-related education and training
Program Development
Design and launch global patient advocacy programs and disease awareness campaigns
Oversee sponsorships grants and collaborative initiatives with advocacy organizations
Monitor and evaluate impact of advocacy efforts on patient outcomes and company reputation
Governance
Ensure all patient engagement activities comply with applicable laws regulations and internal policies
Knowledge & Experience:
10 years in patient advocacy public affairs or related roles in pharma/biotech
Proven experience in Oncology including global stakeholder management
Strong understanding of the Oncology landscape including policy and regulatory frameworks
Previous experience in global or regional roles
Experience integrating patient voice into clinical and commercial strategies
Existing relationships and network of global Oncology patient groups
Strong cross-functional skills and proven ability to influence
Education / Certifications:
Bachelors or Masters degree in Life Sciences Public Health Communications or related field
Language(s) (essential): English Knowledge of additional European languages preferred
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