Legend Biotech · 1 month ago
Director, Patient Advocacy
Somerset, New Jersey, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$163K/yr - $215K/yr
8+ years expLegend Biotech is a global biotechnology company dedicated to treating life-threatening diseases. The Director, Patient Advocacy will create and lead a comprehensive advocacy and engagement strategy for Legend’s oncology portfolio, focusing on building relationships with patient advocacy groups to enhance healthcare access for patients.
BiotechnologyHealth CareLife ScienceOncologyTherapeutics
Responsibilities
Lead the development and execution of Legend’s overarching advocacy strategy, establishing best practices and workstreams across the company
Build and manage relationships with the patient advocacy community in hematology and oncology
Partner with Medical Affairs to build relationships with professional and medical societies
Liaise with key internal stakeholders including but not limited to those in Communications, Medical Affairs, Clinical Research, Commercial, Regulatory, and Drug Development, to ensure the needs of the patient community and those who care for them are represented in every facet of drug development and commercialization
Align the work of patient advocacy initiatives to carry out Legend’s mission and meet the corporate and business objectives
Identify and support opportunities for patient involvement in advisory boards, storytelling, awareness campaigns and educational initiatives
Support the coordination of events, conferences, webinars, and workshops in collaboration with advocacy organizations
Work with patient advocacy groups to ensure health equity is delivered to underrepresented populations
Remain abreast of news, developments, and trends in the healthcare industry to enhance and adapt patient advocacy strategy as needed; keep cross-functional partners informed of the needs of the patient community
Lead employee engagement initiatives that connect Legend employees to the patient community
Partner with Legend’s collaboration partner, J&J, to ensure successful outcomes for our multiple myeloma patients
Assist with government affairs initiatives that promote access for patients and support the caregiver community
Ensure all advocacy initiatives are compliant with applicable regulations and company policies
Manage the patient advocacy budget
Assist Corporate Affairs with other ad hoc duties as needed
Qualification
Required
Undergraduate degree required
At least 8 years experience in the biopharmaceutical industry
At least 6 years experience working directly with patient advocacy organizations, preferably in oncology and hematology
Strong cross-functional leadership skills
Ability to influence without direct authority
Strategic thinker who can devise creative solutions that are healthcare compliant
Must be willing to travel, as needed, to patient advocacy events and major medical meetings
Preferred
Advanced relevant degree preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k)-retirement plan with company match that vest fully on day one
Equity and stock options
Eight weeks of paid parental leave after just three months of employment
Paid time off policy that includes 15 vacation days, 5 personal days, 5 sick days, 11 U.S. national holidays, and 3 floating holidays
Flexible spending and health savings accounts
Life and AD&D insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Legal assistance
Supplemental plans such as pet, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance
Commuter benefits
Family planning and care resources
Well-being initiatives
Peer-to-peer recognition programs
Company
Legend Biotech
Legend Biotech is a biopharmaceutical company that develops and commercializes novel cell therapies for oncology.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$750.45M2023-05-05Post Ipo Equity· $350M
2022-07-25Post Ipo Equity· $250M
2020-06-05IPO
Leadership Team
Carlos Santos
Chief Financial Officer
Alan Bash
President, CARVYKTI
Recent News
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