Rare Disease Patient Advocacy Manager (Bogotá)

at  Amgen

HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?

If you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. At Amgen, our shared mission—to serve patients—drives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies. We are global collaborators who achieve together—researching, manufacturing, and delivering ever-better products that reach over 10 million patients worldwide. It’s time for a career you can be proud of. Join us.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Doctorate degree OR
• Master’s degree and 2 years of experience in similar functions for rare disease portfolios (Patient Advocacy, Public Affairs & Government Relations) in a multinational environment.
• OR
• Bachelor’s degree in health-related area (RN, PharmD, BSc, MD) and 4 years of experience in similar functions for rare disease portfolios (Patient Advocacy, Public Affairs & Government Relations) in a multinational environment OR
• Associate’s degree in health-related area and 8 years of experience in similar functions for rare disease portfolios (Patient Advocacy, Public Affairs & Government Relations) in a multinational environment OR
• High school diploma / GED 10 years of experience in similar functions for rare disease portfolios (Patient Advocacy, Public Affairs & Government Relations) in a multinational environment.
• Proficiency in English, both in written and verbal communication.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in Patient Advocacy area.
• Strong communication, listening skills and empathy skills required.
• Ability to develop important relationships with key stakeholders.
• Outstanding process and project management skills.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Proactively engage and partner with Patient Advocacy Groups (PAGs), NGOs and advocacy leaders to understand and respond to rare disease patients’ needs.
• Develop and implement plans to engage patient communities across the country working cross-functionally with other business functions.
• Help build the capabilities of patient advocates to works as advisors of key stakeholders and improve the healthcare system in partnership with third-party authorities.
• Actively supervise changes in legislation and regulation that may impact the Company and provide strategic mentorship to ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with internal leaders to develop and execute advocacy strategies to develop government policies at local and national levels.
• Participate in pharma patient advocacy rare disease committees and interest groups to strengthen the Company’s and RD portfolio presence and opportunities.
• Be knowledgeable of any changes in the patient access environment to proactively identify issues that may impact access and communicate information appropriately to internal teams to address.
• Develop activities with the goal of achieving greater willingness and understanding of rare disease.