Senior Director, North American Patient Advocacy at BeiGene

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Jan, 26

Salary

271000.0

Posted On

06 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Advocacy, Healthcare Systems, Market Access, Public Relations, Collaboration, Communication, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Policy Engagement, Relationship Building, Data Analysis, Decision Making, Critical Thinking, Project Management, Advocacy Campaigns, Launch Readiness

Industry

Biotechnology Research

Description

BeOne continues to grow at a rapid pace with challenging and exciting opportunities for experienced professionals. When considering candidates, we look for scientific and business professionals who are highly motivated, collaborative, and most importantly, share our passionate interest in fighting cancer. General Description: The Senior Director, North America Patient Advocacy, will lead and execute regional strategy focused on patient access initiatives that elevate the patient voice in payer, policy and market environments. Working in collaboration with other functions, this leader will build trusted relationships with patient organizations, champion patient perspectives for policy and reimbursement discussions, and drive initiatives that reduce access barriers to innovative therapies in the U.S. and Canada. The role will also play a critical part in shaping markets and preparing the external ecosystem to ensure successful product launches and long-term patient access. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership Define and implement a North America patient access strategy that advances equitable access to innovative oncology therapies. Serve as a senior advisor to company leadership and cross-functional teams on emerging patient access trends impacting access and launch readiness. Position the company as a credible partner with patients, advocacy groups and other key external stakeholders and the national and grassroots levels. Patient Advocacy & Voice Activation Build relationships and coalitions with national, regional, and local patient groups to elevate patient voices in access debates. Partner with patient organizations to identify, document, and amplify patient experiences with insurance coverage, step therapy, prior authorization, and other barriers to treatment. Collaborate with internal and external advocacy leaders to pull through patient perspectives into payer forums and support policy changes. Access Strategy & Patient Insights Identify and analyze patient access trends, translating patient and caregiver insights into actionable strategies to inform company payer, policymaker, and regulatory engagement in the U.S. and Canada. Partner cross-functionally with Market Access, Government Affairs, Medical Affairs, and Sales to align on approaches that incorporate the patient perspective in shaping policy and reimbursement decisions. Support/lead the development of evidence, tools, and advocacy campaigns that strengthen the company’s ability to influence payer and policymaker decision-making in ways that protect and expand patient access. Market Shaping & Launch Readiness Ensure the patient perspective is integrated into commercially driven launch readiness strategies to support timely and equitable access to new therapies in the U.S. and Canada. Lead advocacy-driven initiatives that prepare patients and patient organizations for the adoption of innovative therapies, while informing payer and stakeholder engagement led by commercial teams. Provide patient insights to guide evidence generation, value demonstration, and launch planning, strengthening the credibility and relevance of commercial strategies. Execute patient-focused strategies and tactics at launch to ensure patients and advocacy groups are engaged, informed, and supported. Partner with Market Access, Commercial, Medical Affairs, and Product Communications teams to ensure launch communications, stakeholder education, and access strategies authentically reflect patient needs and experiences. Cross-Functional Collaboration Serve as a connector across functions to ensure patient advocacy and access priorities are embedded in strategic corporate decision-making. Work with communications team to amplify authentic patient stories that highlight access challenges and support launch readiness. Provide strategic guidance to internal stakeholders on incorporating the patient voice into payer, policymaker, and product launch engagements. Align closely with Government Affairs, Medical Affairs, Market Access and Sales teams to advance patient access. Education Required: BA/BS Degree required; MA/MS/MBA or higher preferred. Qualifications Required: BA/BS Degree with 12+ years of overall experience with 10 years of healthcare advocacy/public relations experience, with at least 3 years in a corporate (pharma or biotech) setting or an MA/MS/MBA with 8 plus years of healthcare advocacy/public relations experience, with at least 3 years in a corporate (pharma or biotech) setting. Able to build and maintain close, collaborative relationships with all levels of the organization to ensure alignment and integration of strategies, tactics and content. Proven track record of building partnerships with patient organizations and advocacy coalitions. Strong understanding of U.S. and Canadian healthcare systems, including payer, regulatory, and launch environments. Demonstrated experience shaping markets and driving launch readiness through advocacy and access strategies. Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and leadership skills. Ability to navigate complex, cross-functional environments and align diverse stakeholders. Ability to work independently and use sound judgment in decision-making, including setting and managing priorities and meeting competing deadlines. Deadline-driven and accustomed to juggling multiple priorities with a sense of urgency. Possesses sound judgment, critical thinking and decision-making skills. Operates with a growth mindset; is self-aware and receptive to feedback. Influences with and without authority; can effectively make a case for and follow through on strategic and tactical recommendations. Collaborative, self-directed team player. Education Required Bachelor’s degree required. MA/MS/MBA preferred. Travel Domestic and limited international travel required (estimated ~10–20%). BeOne Global & Functional Competencies Communicates with Clarity Acts Inclusively Entrepreneurial Mindset Fosters Teamwork Demonstrates Initiative Results-Oriented Embraces Change Comfortable with Ambiguity Demonstrated competencies with digital media, social media, and artificial intelligence Global Competencies When we exhibit our values of Patients First, Driving Excellence, Bold Ingenuity and Collaborative Spirit, through our twelve global competencies below, we help get more affordable medicines to more patients around the world. Fosters Teamwork Provides and Solicits Honest and Actionable Feedback Self-Awareness Acts Inclusively Demonstrates Initiative Entrepreneurial Mindset Continuous Learning Embraces Change Results-Oriented Analytical Thinking/Data Analysis Financial Excellence Communicates with Clarity Salary Range: $201,000.00 - $271,000.00 annually BeOne is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Actual compensation packages are determined by several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, certifications, relevant education or training, and specific work location. Packages may vary by location due to differences in the cost of labor. The recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for a preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the listed range reflects the base salary or hourly range only. Non-Commercial roles are eligible to participate in the annual bonus plan, and Commercial roles are eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan. All Company employees have the opportunity to own shares of BeOne Medicines Ltd. stock because all employees are eligible for discretionary equity awards and to voluntarily participate in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. The Company has a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. BeOne does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and any other applicable federal, state or local laws, applicants who require reasonable accommodation in the job application process may contact accommodationsus@beonemed.com. BeOne is a global oncology company that is discovering and developing innovative treatments that are more affordable and accessible to cancer patients worldwide. With a broad portfolio, we are expediting development of our diverse pipeline of novel therapeutics through our internal capabilities and collaborations. We are committed to radically improving access to medicines for far more patients who need them. Our growing global team of more than 11,000 colleagues spans six continents. To learn more about BeOne, please visit www.beonemedicines.com and follow us on LinkedIn, X (formerly known as Twitter), Facebook and Instagram. For more information, please visit the link to explore job opportunities in China Mainland. China Mainland Job Posting At BeOne, how we work is just as important as the work we do. Below are our Values that determine the decisions we make and how we do things. Patients First Driving Excellence Bold Ingenuity Collaborative Spirit

Responsibilities

The Senior Director will lead and execute a regional strategy focused on patient access initiatives that elevate the patient voice in payer, policy, and market environments. This role involves building relationships with patient organizations and driving initiatives to reduce access barriers to innovative therapies in the U.S. and Canada.