Patient Affairs and Public Affairs Manager

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.

Our passionate teams in more than 40 countries are focused on what matters and endeavor every day to bring medicines to patients in 88 countries. We build a workplace that champions human-centric leadership and fosters a culture of collaboration excellence and impact. At Ipsen every individual is empowered to be their true selves grow and thrive alongside the companys success. Join us on our journey towards sustainable growth creating real impact on patients and society!

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Main responsibilities / job expectations

Patient advocacy responsibilities:

• Coordinate the design execution and monitoring of the local NPUR strategy ensuring compliance with global policies local regulatory requirements and ethical standards.
• Build strong long-term relationships with key Patient Associations and other Civil Society Organizations to strengthen their role in the decision-making process.
• Support Medical area in the interaction with Patient Associations.
• In charge of internal processes related to sponsorship partnership and grants in relation with Patient Associations and other Civils Society Organizations.

Public Affairs Responsibilities:

• Develop opportunities for dialogue on NHS with interlocutors and advocate for the sustainable evolution of the law in a transparent and ethical fashion.
• Build strong long-term relationships with key stakeholders in both local and national government.

Communication Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and execution of integrated communication campaigns aimed at positioning IPSEN Colombia as an innovative and patient-centric pharmaceutical company.
• Support IPSEN Colombias positioning campaign among key stakeholders in the healthcare system.
• Coordinate with Commercial and Medical the adaptation/creation contents relevant for external audiences to update digital channels regularly
• Ensure all Ipsen Colombia Digital platforms are updated and compliant with all internal and external regulations.
• Support other areas in the design of communication plans
• Monitor digital channels and traditional media in those therapeutic areas and/or topics that are priority for IPSEN Colombia
• Support interaction with media and/or agencies either from corporate or brand perspective
• Support the identification & communication of trends / opportunities / risks for IPSEN Colombia its products and Therapeutic Areas through a regular environmental scanning.

Market Access Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including government agencies payers HTA bodies and patient advocacy groups.
• Identify prioritize and capitalize on business opportunities generating strategies aimed at achieving the objectives of the Market Access area.
• Lead the implementation of the strategies established by the different business units supported by the vision and needs of the payer in the key accounts under their responsibility.
• Supports pricing strategies and contributes to financial planning and forecasting.

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

• Support the design and implementation of CSR initiatives aligned to Global guidelines and local needs
• Act as the Point of contact for CSR.

Knowledge abilities & experience

Education / Certifications:

• BD in Communication Public Affairs and Public Relationships (or similar).

Experience:

• 2-3 years experience with patient affairs public affairs and communications including social media and patients associations.
• Experience in access to treatments public policy or rare diseases and with competencies in patient program management advocacy skills and policy shaping.

Languages:

• English intermediate-advanced level

Key Technical Competencies Required

• Understanding of Patients Affairs management
• Understanding of Public Affairs & Health Policies
• Excellent writing skills