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Director, Patient Advocacy

About the role

• Develop and lead BeOne Medicines’ Patient Advocacy strategy for Europe
• Translate strategy into annual priorities, initiatives, partnerships and measurable objectives
• Identify emerging patient needs, trends and opportunities across the European cancer landscape
• Establish KPIs to evaluate patient advocacy activities and partnerships
• Build sustainable partnerships with pan-European patient organizations, cancer alliances and relevant stakeholders
• Lead European patient organization engagement around medical congresses, policy events and company milestones
• Partner with Government Affairs & Public Policy on multi-stakeholder initiatives addressing systemic challenges affecting cancer patients
• Represent BeOne externally at policy, advocacy and scientific forums
• Gather, synthesize and communicate patient and caregiver insights across Europe
• Ensure patient perspectives inform strategy, disease and brand planning, policy, communications and organizational decisions
• Strengthen patient-centric thinking across the European organization
• Provide strategic guidance to country teams for consistent patient engagement
• Collaborate with 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

• Master’s degree or equivalent advanced education/experience
• 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 strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of the European patient advocacy environment
• Experience working with European or international patient organizations
• Oncology and/or hematology experience preferred
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing patient advocacy or patient engagement strategies
• Experience translating patient insights into organizational strategy, advocacy initiatives or external engagement
• Understanding of the European healthcare, access and policy environment
• Demonstrated ability to build trusted, long-term relationships with external stakeholders
• Strong experience working cross-functionally in complex matrix organizations and building consensus around strategic priorities
• Strategic thinking and 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 commitment to transparent patient partnerships

• Equal opportunity employer
• Project-based travel associated with the role