Therapeutic Operations Lead

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

📋 Description

• Cultivate trustworthy relationships with qualified treatment centers (QTCs), healthcare professionals, and patient organizations.

• Support the QTC in Utrecht, Netherlands, coordinating patient treatment in alignment with the Product Manual while facilitating the necessary documentation exchange with Orchard’s Supply Chain Team.

• Collaborate with the Medical Director to engage disease experts through advisory boards and individual interactions to expedite patient identification and diagnosis.

• Supervise the creation of disease-related and product-related materials and their approval for use in the Benelux region, in conjunction with the Medical Director.

• Promote disease awareness and identify potential patient candidates for treatment with Libmeldy® and other Orchard gene therapies.

• Address access issues for potential patient candidates seeking gene therapy in partnership with the Market Access function.

• Organize activities and monitor the budget within the franchise.

• Exemplify corporate values and behaviors; ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, corporate SOPs, and uphold the highest ethical standards.

• Execute additional tasks and assignments as delegated by management concerning strategy and operations in the neurometabolic franchise.

• Represent Orchard at meetings and conferences.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must reside in the Netherlands.

• Prior experience working in the Benelux region is preferred.

• A minimum of 5+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical and/or biotech industry, with at least 2+ years in rare disease and/or gene therapy preferred.

• Strong academic credentials; an undergraduate degree in a pharmaceutical, medical, or scientific field is required.

• An MD, PhD, or relevant postgraduate business degree is preferred.

• Significant experience in commercial or medical affairs within pharmaceutical companies, demonstrating expertise in supporting product launches, innovative therapies, and medical-marketing initiatives.

• Experience in rare diseases or specialty diseases is essential.

• Proven track record in building trusted relationships with disease experts (in collaboration with the medical team) and other public influencers to promote therapy adoption.

• Possess strong scientific acumen.

• A collaborative team player embracing cross-functional cooperation.

• An entrepreneurial mindset with a solution-oriented and operational approach to business.

• A resilient individual who excels at overcoming challenges.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Dutch and English.

• Proficiency in verbal and written communication in French is an advantage.

• Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

• Willingness to travel extensively, up to 50% of the time.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Collaborative and innovative work environment.

• Flexible working arrangements.