Patient Advocacy Lead

**Position will be based in Vicente Lopez, Argentina and will cover Latin America South (LAS).**

**About This Role**

As the Patient Advocacy Manager at Biogen LAN (Argentina, Chile and Uruguay), you will play a vital role in building and maintaining robust partnerships with patient advocacy organizations, ensuring alignment with our company objectives while advocating for patient needs. You will focus on strategic markets within our Business Units to influence an external environment that supports patient advocacy groups. This role demands strong business acumen, leadership, strategic agility, and exceptional advocacy and communication skills. You will have the opportunity to co-lead and manage national, regional, and local engagements across various therapeutic areas, contributing significantly to our mission and shaping the landscape of patient advocacy in the LAN region.

**What You’ll Do**

- Identify opportunities for impactful projects, tailoring solutions that enhance patient support and optimize outcomes.

- Develop and execute comprehensive advocacy strategies, establishing and implementing best practices for engaging with patients, caregivers, and community stakeholders.

- Collaborate cross-functionally with Brand Teams to integrate patient advocacy efforts into broader strategic initiatives.

- Ensure all engagement with patient groups is compliant and transparent, adhering to company policies and supporting patients and caregivers.

- Oversee the budget for patient advocacy activities, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and tracking outcomes.

**Who You Are**

You are passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients and have the ability to build strong relationships with diverse stakeholders. Your strategic mindset and exceptional communication skills enable you to convey complex information clearly and effectively. You thrive in a collaborative environment, where you can leverage your expertise in advocacy and patient engagement to drive meaningful change. Your commitment to ethical practices and transparency underscores every decision you make.

**Required Skills**:

- Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, Political Science, or a related field.

- Advanced proficiency in English (written and verbal).

- At least 3-5 years of experience in patient advocacy, market access, government relations, or related roles within the healthcare or biopharmaceutical industry.

- Proven experience leading patient-focused initiatives.

- Familiarity with the healthcare system and experience in developing strategies to support patient access.

**Preferred Skills**

- Experience in cross-functional collaboration and working within a matrixed environment.

- Strong analytical skills to gather and interpret patient insights and trends.

Job Level: Professional

**Why Biogen?**:
We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.

At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about our DE&I efforts.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.