Senior Manager, Patient Advocacy – Public Affairs

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Minnesota.

📋 Description

• Assist the U.S. Chronic Care organization by providing education to payors and policymakers through patient groups, professional societies, and industry associations.

• Establish and nurture stakeholder relationships at both state and federal levels, influencing public perception to enhance patient access to Coloplast products.

• Identify and report health policy and payment risks as noted by the Reimbursement and Market Access teams.

• Contribute to initiatives in Market Access, Reimbursement, and Government Affairs.

• Propel initiatives via patient groups, professional societies, industry associations, and various forums.

• Oversee relationships and represent Payors and Evidence initiatives with external stakeholders.

• Collaborate with internal teams and external public relations and media agencies to create impactful campaigns.

• Evaluate campaign results and suggest subsequent actions.

• Engage stakeholders to inform and influence patients, healthcare providers, and payors.

• Coordinate the execution of global campaigns.

• Design and implement a toolkit for public affairs interactions in commercial environments.

• Foster internal alignment by connecting public affairs with the objectives of the Chronic Care business.

• Work in partnership with Coloplast and Comfort Medical teams to strengthen external stakeholder relationships and aid business initiatives.

• Collaborate with the US Reimbursement and Government Affairs Director on engagement with federal stakeholders.

• Assist the US Market Access Team with managed care and state-level projects.

• Adhere to relevant laws, regulations, the MedTech Code of Conduct, and company policies.

• Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, business, language and culture, or political science from an accredited institution in a relevant field.

• At least 10 years of proven experience in developing and implementing patient advocacy or public affairs campaigns.

• Proficiency in communications, encompassing storytelling, writing, strategic communications, and new media.

• Capability to build strategic relationships with key individuals in stakeholder groups.

• Ability to manage multiple projects effectively with a focus on achieving results.

• Superior written, verbal, presentation, and spokesperson skills.

• Skill in conveying complex information and processes in a clear, concise, and engaging manner.

• Competence in complex stakeholder and project management.

• Willingness to travel as necessary to support essential initiatives.

• Previous experience in patient advocacy, patient organizations, and/or public affairs within the medical device sector is preferred.

• Experience in leading public campaigns addressing disability, healthcare inequities, unmet medical and emotional needs, social justice, personalized healthcare, mental health, human dignity, and chronic care coordination is advantageous.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.

• Company-sponsored wellness programs and mental health resources.

• Paid leave of absence for qualifying events.

• Generous paid parental leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents.

• 401(k) plan with immediate company match vesting.

• Financial planning services.

• Corporate discount programs.

• Generous paid time off.

• Flexible work hours.

• Options for flexible work arrangements may be available.

• Training programs, mentorship, and tuition reimbursement.

• Recognition programs, peer recognition, bonuses, awards, and special events.

• Team-building activities.

• Volunteer opportunities.

• Company-sponsored events.