Leadership Innovator in Patient-Centred Healthcare

Job Title: Patient Engagement Leadership Role

Job Description:

We are seeking an exceptional individual to lead our patient engagement strategies and drive meaningful change in how we develop and deliver treatments. As a key member of our team, you will collaborate with internal teams and external patient communities to ensure our clinical programmes reflect real-world needs and aspirations.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead the development and execution of patient engagement strategies across priority programmes and disease areas.
2. Integrate patient perspectives into research strategies, clinical development plans, and trial design.
3. Collaborate cross-functionally to shape product profiles and generate patient-relevant data for impactful labeling and access.
4. Guide global project teams on patient-centred outcomes, digital tools, and clinical practice relevance.
5. Implement regulatory and access-focused patient engagement strategies aligned with disease area priorities.
6. Drive innovative partnerships with patient groups and multi-stakeholder forums to address unmet needs.
7. Co-create integrated campaigns with patient organisations to elevate leadership in clinical development.
8. Ensure compliant execution of funding and engagement activities supporting clinical development plans.
9. Build and maintain strategic relationships with global and regional patient advocacy organisations.
10. Drive patient review for clinical trial concept sheets and protocols, ensuring patient voice embedded in clinical trial design and execution.

Requirements:

• Master's degree in life sciences, business administration, public health, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 7–10 years of experience in global pharmaceutical or health-focused organisations, including 3–5 years in external-facing roles such as patient advocacy, medical affairs, or access.
• Deep understanding of the full product development lifecycle, including clinical trial design, regulatory pathways, and commercialization.
• Proven ability to collaborate across diverse functions and geographies, co-creating strategies that reflect patient needs and drive measurable impact.
• Strong expertise in Patient-Focused Drug Development (PFDD), including methodologies for capturing patient insights and integrating them into clinical development.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with a track record of building trust and credibility with patient communities and advocacy groups.
• Agile leadership style with the ability to navigate complex, matrixed environments and lead across multiple disease areas.
• Fluency in English (oral and written); proficiency in additional languages is considered an asset for global collaboration.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Prior experience in oncology, particularly in prostate cancer, with demonstrated collaboration with prostate cancer advocacy organisations.
• Familiarity with digital health tools and technologies used to enhance patient engagement and clinical trial experiences.

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits, including competitive compensation, opportunities for professional growth and development, and a collaborative work environment.

Why Join Our Team:

Our organisation is committed to improving healthcare outcomes and enhancing the lives of patients and their families. We believe in the power of collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity, and we seek individuals who share these values.

How to Apply:

If you are a motivated and talented individual with a passion for patient engagement, please submit your application, including your resume and cover letter, to join our dynamic team.

Keyword: PatientEngagement