Biogen Hiring for Patient Advocacy Lead, Friedreich’s Ataxia & Rare Disease at Cambridge, MA Full Time

About This Role

The Associate Director, Patient Advocacy for Friedreich’s Ataxia (FA) will drive the development and implementation of the patient advocacy strategy in support of Biogen’s Rare Disease Franchise.

Working closely with Corporate Affairs as well as the US organization, this individual will be responsible for leading proactive external engagement with key patient advocacy groups (PAGs) and rare disease umbrella groups. The candidate will deepen relationships with priority external stakeholders and drive Biogen’s position in the FA space.

The Associate Director, U.S. Patient Advocacy will be an integral member of the U.S. cross functional Rare Disease team providing strategic counsel and executing on patient advocacy engagement plans. They will continue to build and position Biogen as a partner of choice with the community through active engagement at community events, medical congresses, patient conferences, etc.

As a member of the Core Global Patient Advocacy and External Communications Team, this role will work cross-functionally with colleagues in global, international and in the Biogen affiliates.

What You’ll Do

• Drive patient advocacy strategy for the FA community
• Build, deepen and own relationships with key external partners
• Implement successful patient advocacy tactics to support overarching goals
• Identify and leverage opportunities to support business challenges
• Serve on the Rare Disease Leadership team
• Work closely and effectively with compliance, legal and regulatory colleagues

Who You Are

You are driven by the meaningful work you are leading to help patients, families, and caregivers. You love being part of a pioneering team and the opportunity to make a difference.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of advocacy, community or clinical trial engagement experience within the biotech industry, healthcare, for a trade association, government or NGO
• In-depth understanding and experience of patient advocacy
• Knowledge of U.S. patient access environment, policy, and healthcare systems
• Ability to develop strong relationships across a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated creativity and innovation in strategy and execution; flexibility to find the right balance in working strategically and operationally
• Enjoys a fast-paced, often unpredictable environment
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively within a matrix team and with a wide array of internal and external stakeholders on complex issues
• Ability to travel up to 20%

Preferred Skills

• Rare Disease experience

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Why Biogen?

Our mission to find therapies for neurological and rare diseases is a unique focus within our industry and this shared purpose is what connects us as a team. We work together to overcome obstacles and to follow the science. We are resilient as we strive to make an impact on our patients’ lives and on changing the course of medicine. Together, we pioneer. Together, we thrive.

At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about our DE&I efforts.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.