Associate Director, Patient Advocacy
Company: Merck & Co., Inc.
Location: Raleigh
Posted on: June 12, 2021
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Job Description:
Job Description At our company, patients are our purpose, and the US Patient
Advocacy Team works with Patient Advocacy Organizations (PAOs) to
enhance public health and to bring the voice of the patient into
our company. Under the auspices of the Chief Patient Officer, the
team is dedicated to positioning our company as a leader in patient
engagement. This position is location agnostic. We are currently searching for an experienced professional to
join our team as Associate Director, Patient Advocacy. The
successful candidate will be a well-organized, positive, flexible,
and compassionate self-starter who will be responsible for
developing, managing and facilitating strong relationships between
PAOs and our Company. This individual can communicate and
collaborate effectively with colleagues and allies within a
collegial, yet demanding, work environment and will actively engage
and act in a primary liaison function with national and regional
PAOs. Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to the
following: Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships
with internal and external stakeholders Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently or
collaboratively as appropriate Serve in a liaison function to national & regional PAOs;
facilitate engagement through active participation at national and
regional congresses and successful implementation of meetings with
organization leadership and executive staff Develop, manage, and support long-term PAO relationships through
ongoing engagement and communication Support programs & activities of mutual interest Develop therapeutically aligned strategic patient advocacy and
educational plans Utilize criteria-based processes including participation in a
peer-review committee to ensure assessment and decision-making of
proposed projects is in appropriate alignment with our Company's
strategic and business objectives Utilize the grants management system to ensure compliance Monitor operating budget for approved programs with PAOs and
maintain appropriate processes and financial controls to ensure
completion of programs within established budgets Ensure compliance with existing guidelines (FDA, AMA, OIG, CIA,
PPSA, et al.) as they pertain to patient advocacy and any
independent education components of grants, as well as internal
corporate standards and policies Serve as an internal resource and subject matter expert by
sharing critical insights from engagements with PAOs (gaps in
knowledge, attitudes towards and understanding patients' experience
of current medical care, barriers to treatment as it relates to
public health) to bring the voice of the patient into the company
to inform strategies and key decision making Participate in company initiatives focused on enhancing public
health, reducing healthcare disparities, increasing health
literacy, and listening to patient perspectives Education Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree required; Required Experience and Skills: Minimum 5-10 years of experience in the healthcare industry
(clinical/biopharmaceutical/patient advocacy organization,
etc.) Minimum 3 years of experience managing relationships with
external stakeholders Excellent judgment and high compliance IQ and demonstrated
experience working in a heavily regulated environment Strong verbal, written and interpersonal and communication
skills required Ability to work in a fast-paced, exciting environment and
collaborate with a wide variety of stakeholders Vendor selection and management experience Project and budget management experience Preferred Experience and Skills: Prior experience working with PAOs strongly desired Our Human Health Division maintains a "patient first, profits
later" ideology. The organization is comprised of sales, marketing,
market access, digital analytics and commercial professionals who
are passionate about their role in bringing our medicines to our
customers worldwide. Who we are We are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, New Jersey, USA
in the United States and Canada and MSD everywhere else. For more
than a century, we have been inventing for life, bringing forward
medicines and vaccines for many of the world's most challenging
diseases. Today, our company continues to be at the forefront of
research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance the
prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and
animals around the world. What we look for In a world of rapid innovation, we seek brave Inventors who want
to make an Impact in all aspects of our business, enabling
breakthroughs that will affect generations to come. We encourage
you to bring your disruptive thinking, collaborative spirit and
diverse perspective to our organization. Together we will continue
Inventing For Life, Impacting Lives while Inspiring Your Career
Growth. Invent. Impact. Inspire. NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS In accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee
Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to
have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position
prior to applying for open positions. If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have
not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position
within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the
Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you
are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To
discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent
Acquisition Advisor. HHDI2021 #LIremote Current Employees apply HERE Current Contingent Workers apply HERE US and Puerto Rico Residents Only: Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates
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Employment Opportunity, visit: EEOC Poster EEOC GINA Supplement OFCCP EEO Supplement We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing
diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way
to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in
an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to
respectfully challenge one another's thinking and approach problems
collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to
fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, NJ, USA, also known as Merck
Sharp & Dohme Corp., Kenilworth, NJ, USA, does not accept
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emails. Employee Status: Regular Relocation: No relocation VISA Sponsorship: No Travel Requirements: 25% Flexible Work Arrangements: Remote Work Shift: Valid Driving License: Hazardous Material(s): Number of Openings: 1
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