Patient Advocacy Manager

Patient Advocacy Manager

Are you driven by a passion for Patient Advocacy? Do you want to leverage your expertise to make a significant impact in a company that transforms scientific ideas into life-changing medicines? If so, AstraZeneca could be your next career destination! At AstraZeneca, we believe in the potential of our people and encourage growth beyond expectations. We value your skills and passion, supporting you to achieve remarkable outcomes regardless of your starting point with us.

Welcome to MIND (Milan), one of over 400 sites at AstraZeneca, where creating a comfortable and inclusive environment is a top priority. As a Patient Advocacy Manager in Italy, you will be instrumental in harnessing our scientific capabilities to positively influence patients' lives.

The Market Access & Government Affairs Department plays a crucial role in ensuring equitable patient access to medicines swiftly and without regional disparities. We embrace flexibility to adapt early to changing conditions and advocate for our interests within the healthcare system. As a Patient Advocacy Manager, you will foster and develop relationships with Patient Associations aligned with AstraZeneca's strategic therapeutic areas. Are you ready to make meaningful contributions to patient involvement and explore your potential? Join us!

Accountabilities:

• Establish links and relationships with patient advocacy groups, identify emerging area partners, and build new relationships with organizations/alliances focused on improving patient access to healthcare and medicines.

• Serve as the primary contact for patient advocacy groups across Italy, coordinating and managing regular communications to ensure constructive partnerships.

• Develop and execute the annual External Patient Engagement and Advocacy plan, understanding both national and global priorities.

• Collaborate closely with the Head of Government Affairs and RAM Network to ensure patients' needs are considered by Government and Regions, and work with the Communication Manager to maximize communication opportunities.

• Identify, initiate, and oversee strategic patient advocacy programs related to disease awareness, education, diagnosis, and access to appropriate care.

• Align the cross-functional team (access, medical, marketing, business, innovation) by analyzing trends and anticipating business implications.

• Gain an in-depth understanding of patient care and the stakeholder ecosystem, promoting a patient-centric corporate culture focused on developing solutions "with patients."

• Manage all activities and account relationships in accordance with Company Values, Code of Conduct, Guidelines/Internal procedures, and Italian legislation.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Master degree in communication sciences, political sciences, humanistic is preferred

• Minimum of 4/5 years of related experience in Patient Advocacy within structured pharmaceutical companies

• Knowledge of the national political and health context

• Intuitive, socially intelligent, flexibility and creativity to excel in a rapidly changing environment

• Proficiency in Italian and English

• Exceptional sense of ethics

• Ability to work in a team

• Leadership skills and interpersonal skills

• Networking skills

• Project management

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• Postgraduate studies in health economics, public health

• Experience in analysing and monitoring health policies

• Experience in building and developing win-win partnerships with patient associations

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

At AstraZeneca, we play a pivotal role in making our pipeline accessible to patients. Our research-driven approach means there's always something new to work on—new indications and securing access for new medicines to reach more patients in need. Our knowledge of patients combined with our innovative mindset helps us spot opportunities early and approach access sustainably. We connect across the enterprise through strong negotiation and storytelling abilities, reaching payers and government. If you enjoy challenging norms and exploring new solutions, this is the place for you.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and become part of our

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