Director, Patient Advocacy

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Switzerland, +1 more country.

📋 Description

• Develop and oversee BeOne Medicines’ Patient Advocacy strategy for Europe.

• Convert strategy into annual priorities, initiatives, partnerships, and measurable objectives.

• Identify emerging patient needs, trends, and opportunities within the European cancer landscape.

• Establish KPIs to assess patient advocacy activities and partnerships.

• Forge sustainable partnerships with pan-European patient organizations, cancer alliances, and relevant stakeholders.

• Lead engagement with European patient organizations during medical congresses, policy events, and company milestones.

• Collaborate with Government Affairs & Public Policy on multi-stakeholder initiatives addressing systemic challenges faced by cancer patients.

• Represent BeOne at policy, advocacy, and scientific forums.

• Collect, synthesize, and communicate insights from patients and caregivers across Europe.

• Ensure that patient perspectives shape strategy, disease and brand planning, policy, communications, and organizational decisions.

• Enhance patient-centric thinking throughout the European organization.

• Provide strategic guidance to country teams to ensure consistent patient engagement.

• Work alongside Corporate Affairs, Government Affairs & Public Policy, Early Patient Engagement, and other cross-functional partners.

• Report to the Head of Corporate Affairs, Europe.

• Travel on a project basis.

⛳️ Requirements

• Master’s degree or equivalent advanced education/experience.

• Over 10 years of experience in the biopharmaceutical, healthcare, patient advocacy, public affairs, or related sectors.

• Significant experience in patient advocacy and/or patient engagement.

• Meaningful experience within a pharmaceutical or biotechnology company is strongly preferred.

• Strong understanding of the European patient advocacy landscape.

• Experience collaborating with European or international patient organizations.

• Oncology and/or hematology experience is preferred.

• Proven experience in developing and implementing patient advocacy or patient engagement strategies.

• Experience in translating patient insights into organizational strategy, advocacy initiatives, or external engagement.

• Understanding of the European healthcare, access, and policy environment.

• Demonstrated ability to establish trusted, long-term relationships with external stakeholders.

• Strong experience in cross-functional collaboration within complex matrix organizations and in building consensus around strategic priorities.

• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate insights and priorities into actionable plans.

• Excellent relationship development and stakeholder management skills.

• Strong cross-functional leadership and matrix management capabilities.

• Ability to influence without direct authority.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Strong understanding of sensitivities, ethical considerations, and compliance requirements related to patient engagement.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong judgment, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.

• High ethical standards and a commitment to transparent patient partnerships.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer.

• Project-based travel associated with the role.