Manager, Patient Advocacy Position Available In Wake, North Carolina
Tallo's Job Summary: As the Manager, Patient Advocacy at Merz Therapeutics, you will lead relationships with U.S. and Canada advocacy organizations, strategizing and implementing programs to support both company goals and patient communities. Key responsibilities include managing relationships, designing advocacy strategies, ensuring timely communication, measuring success, and managing budgets. A bachelor's degree and 5-7 years of relevant experience are required, along with strong communication and organizational skills. If interested, apply regardless of meeting every qualification.
Job Description
Job Description:
Who We Are:
Harvesting Hope with a Growing FamilyAt MerzTherapeutics, we take a nurturing approach to our organization -treating colleagues like family, embracing our whole selves andcreating a company culture that encourages growth and decisiveaction. We are committed to caring for whole communities byfocusing on individuals suffering from movement disorders andneurological conditions and the healthcare providers dedicated tohelping them, while simultaneously bolstering our team members in aunited effort to make a difference.
As a private, family-ownedcompany, we have the liberty and support to make decisions forourselves, our customers and the patients we serve. We prideourselves on building an inclusive culture where there is room tocelebrate individual growth and the ability to contribute to acommon good as a collaborative team. Our mission is grounded in along-term view of making a difference for the common good, whilegrowing together as a family.
If you’re looking to immerse yourselfin a passionate team rooted in community, connection andcamaraderie, then we’re looking for YOU! #IAmMerzTxAre you aself-starter, and do you thrive in entrepreneurial environments?
Asthe Manager, Patient Advocacy you will lead and managerelationships with key U.S. and Canada advocacy organizations,while designing and implementing strategies and programs thatsupport the goals of Merz Therapeutics and the patient communitieswe serve.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities Partner with Director of Corporate Communications to own andmanage relationships with new and existing key U.S. and Canadapatient advocacy organizations. Identify, initiate, and lead the design and implementation ofpatient advocacy strategies, initiatives and programs withoversight from Director, Corporate Communications. Ensure timely communication on projects, includingsponsorships, campaigns, with internal and externalstakeholders. Collaborate cross-functionally to amplify programs and supportthrough internal and external communications platforms. Measure success of activities and initiatives, includinginternal and external events, campaigns and other programs. Manage all aspects of Patient Advocacy’s sponsorships to ensurecompliance with internal processes and SOPs; partner with Legal andCompliance team, as needed. Manage Patient Advocacy budget; liaise with Finance team,patient organizations, vendors, etc. to ensure spending aligns withallocated funds and is tracked appropriately. Ensure all patient advocacy initiatives and programs align withMerz Therapeutics’ commitment to serving the patient communities inour therapeutics areas of focus Other duties as assigned.
Job Related Qualifications/Skills Bachelors degree required. Prior pharmaceutical/biotechnology, agency and/or advocacyorganization experience required. Minimum of 5-7 years of relevant work experience required. Strong written & presentation skills. Strong communication & organizational skills. Proven track record of successful interactions with patientadvocacy groups. Comfort with managing multiple projects at a timerequired. Ability to foster strong relationships with external andinternal stakeholders required. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment required.
Don’t meetevery single requirement? Studies have shown that women & people ofcolor are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet everysingle qualification. At Merz Therapeutics, we are dedicated tobuilding a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. So, ifyou’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’talign perfectly with every qualification in the job description, weencourage you to apply anyways! You just may be the right candidatefor this or other roles.
Diversity and InclusionHere, it’s not aboutfitting into our culture – it’s about adding to it. We believe ourpeople make the difference. Our diverse workforce brings togetherunique talents and inspires teams to create amazing results for ourcustomers and patients. Our commitment to diversity is essential towho we are. To sum it up; you are welcome here. Merz Therapeuticsonly sends emails from verified “merz.com” email addresses andnever asks for sensitive, personal information or money. If youhave any doubts about the authenticity of any type of communicationfrom, or on behalf of Merz Therapeutics, please contact .
