Director U.S. Patient Advocacy

Do you want to join a team where the mission is meaningful, the challenges are complex, and you can directly see the results of your hard work? Lundbeck is a global biopharmaceutical company focusing exclusively on brain health. With more than 70 years of experience in neuroscience, we are committed to improving the lives of people with neurological and psychiatric diseases. Lundbeck employees are inspired and driven by our purpose to advance brain health and transform lives. Join us on our journey of growth!

Remote/Commuter Opportunity - Open to candidates within the United States

SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Sr. Director, the Director, U.S. Patient Advocacy will be responsible for developing and leading a rare disease patient advocacy strategy and launch in a designated therapeutic area(s). They will be charged with building a multifaceted plan in alignment with company milestones and develop programs and initiatives that drive disease awareness, support launch readiness and commercialization success, and collaborate with advocacy groups to cocreate resources and initiatives that empower patients and caregivers. They will forge trusted partnerships with these organizations and external stakeholders to advance mutual goals such as early treatment urgency, disease understanding, and access to care. 

The role works cross-functionally with Corporate Affairs, Medical Affairs, HEOR, Commercial, and Market Access, among others. The incumbent should be familiar with the latest practices and metrics for patient engagement and partnership and be comfortable embedding these measurable ROE standards into their work and in alignment with corporate objectives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develop and execute U.S. patient advocacy strategy for a designated therapeutic area(s) in neuroscience


• Implement strategies to drive early treatment urgency, disease awareness, support important regulatory and commercial milestones, and build an integrated advocacy plan in alignment with Corporate Affairs, Medical, HEOR, Patient Services, and Market Access


• Build trustful relationships with patient advocacy groups and community leaders to ensure productive partnerships and alliance


• Lead and execute communications and data dissemination plans with patient advocacy organizations, including the development of community letters, infographics, and presentation materials


• Develop community councils and other forums to identify, publish on, and address community unmet needs


• Identify opportunities and build strategic solutions and innovative initiatives to address community unmet needs and to anticipate access challenges


• Manage patient advocacy events and engage employees to advocate for the patient voice and experience


• Represent Lundbeck at scientific conferences and forums to support partnerships and outcomes for patients


• Build and maintain U.S. Patient Advocacy annual plan and budget in alignment with cross-functional colleagues


• Ensure compliant, ethical, and transparent stakeholder engagement and communications
  
  

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS:

• Accredited bachelor’s degree


• 8+ years of pharma / biotech experience


• 5+ years of external engagement / public affairs / patient advocacy experience


• Direct experience leading rare disease patient advocacy commercialization launch strategy and execution


• Excellent communications skills and strong interpersonal skills that can build and progress relationships internally as well as externally


• Experience developing and managing annualized patient advocacy plans and budgets


• Solid understanding of the therapeutic lifecycle from pre-clinical to post-commercialization


• Knowledge of Legal, Regulatory, & Compliance guidelines for engaging patient advocacy communities


• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize tasks, and successfully management multiple projects in a matrixed organization

PREFFERED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS:

• Experience working in rare disease is preferred.


• Strong Preference to be based in Deerfield, IL Office

TRAVEL: 

• Travel expectations: 30% (including weekends and regular travel to Lundbeck US headquarters in Deerfield, IL)


• If based remotely, additional travel will be required to Deerfield, IL, to meet the needs of the role and the business

The range displayed is a national range, and if selected for this role, may vary based on various factors such as the candidate’s geographical location, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. Salary Pay Range: $225,000 - $265,000 and eligibility for a 25% bonus target based on company and individual performance, and eligibility to participate in the company’s long-term incentive plan. Benefits for this position include flexible paid time off (PTO), health benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision, and company match 401k. Additional benefits information can be found on our career site. Applications accepted on an ongoing basis. 

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Why Lundbeck

Lundbeck offers a robust and comprehensive benefits package to help employees live well and protect their health, family, and everyday life. Information regarding our benefit offering can be found on the U.S. career site.

Lundbeck is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to disabled veterans and other individuals with disabilities during our employment application process. If, because of a disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit the U.S. career site.

Lundbeck is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law, rule, or regulation. Lundbeck participates in E-Verify.