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GlaxoSmithKline

Director of Patient Advocacy and Engagement

GlaxoSmithKline, Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States, 17512


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Oct 10 2024Join our growing U.S. Patient Advocacy and Engagement team. We have a diverse portfolio across multiple therapeutic areas and a robust pipeline. We build sustainable relationships and collaborations with diverse Patient Advocacy Groups (PAGs) and public health organizations to bring the patient perspective into GSK from translation research through commercialization. If you’re passionate about patients and caregivers, can work across a matrix team and understand the complex external healthcare environment, this is a great opportunity to join this dynamic team.This position leads the GSK U.S. patient advocacy efforts in our vaccine business. GSK partners with diverse not-for-profit groups including Patient Advocacy Groups (PAGs), Public Health Groups, and disease agnostic not-for profits that progress common objectives and help empower people to understand the positive impact of vaccines in supporting healthy communities.Responsibilities :Develop and execute strategic engagement plans that support GSK prioritiesIdentify, profile, and prioritize Patient Advocacy Groups, Coalitions, and Public Health Groups and develop strategy for engagement in dynamic landscape with key stakeholder groups to enrich partnerships and reflect needs of businessOwn, manage, and evolve relationships and partnerships including information-sharing and other opportunities for engagement around shared objectivesCollaborate with cross-functional GSK teams, Government Affairs, Public Policy, Medical Affairs, Market Access, Commercial, Health Equity, Communications and Legal and Compliance to build and execute a long-term strategic plan for proactive engagementRepresent GSK in key coalitions to share insights and represent the organization’s commitment to prevention and public healthRaise awareness at the Federal and State level of the benefits of broad access. Advocate for reduction the barriers to broad access to innovative medicines.Compliantly manage an extensive grants and sponsorship portfolio.Why You?Basic Qualifications:Bachelor’s Degree - BA/BSFour or more years of biopharmaceutical patient advocacy experienceFour or more years of experience developing advocacy and engagement strategies that support business prioritiesFour or more years of experience leading/conducting patient councils, advisory boards, focus groups, and interviews with patient stakeholder communities to glean, curate, and socialize patient insightsFour or more years of experience leading activities to support access to innovative therapeuticsFour or more years of experience working in US healthcare system and led activities to support access to innovative therapeuticsFour or more years of experience working in the U.S. landscape developing strategy to shape the respective landscapesDomestic travel with up to 25%, including some weekendsPreferred Qualifications:Master’s Degree of Public Health, Health Policy, or another related fieldDemonstrated understanding of industry trends and best practices in patient advocacy and engagementDemonstrated understanding of regulatory and compliance requirementsDemonstrated experience working with underrepresented communities. Understanding of cultural competenciesCommitment to understanding and following all relevant guidelines for appropriate interactionsStrong communication and external engagement skills including public speaking and presentations to senior leadersAgile mindset with ability to adjust plans based on internal and external shiftsExperience driving initiatives through a highly matrixed environment.Proven cross-functional engagement skillsWhy GSK?Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology).Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.

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