This is what you will do:

The Associate Director for aHUS Strategy in Alexion's Patient Services department will drive the implementation and ongoing management of key initiatives across all aspects of Patient Services as it relates to aHUS. The primary purpose will be to support the Hematology & Nephrology Business Unit within Patient Services ensuring that we are providing best in class support to our aHUS patients. The role will be critical to the development, implementation, and management of strategic patient support initiatives that support a successful and efficient patient journey. This role will work with all levels of Patient Services and many cross functional partners including the Field Team, Market Access, IT, Brand Teams, and more to understand patient needs, develop appropriate strategies, and manage the tactics that come from these strategies

You will be responsible for:

• Design and implement initiatives that will positively impact and drive successful patient journey
• Manage patient support programs including day-to-day management, operational partnerships, vendor relationships with a focus on driving strategic improvements
• Utilize data to analyze business performance and update strategies as needed
• Partner with brand teams on aHUS patient engagement strategy and support launch planning for future Hem/Neph products and indications
• Partner with Patient Services colleagues, to include Patient Education Manager field teams, on program feedback and designing needed updates to existing programs and tactics
• Partner cross-functionally to implement new initiatives including material design and approval, training plans, and communication strategy
• Partner with aHUS & Patient Services marketing on messaging, form creation, website updates, etc.
• Partner with patient advocacy to understand patient needs
• Responsible for patient access initiative rollouts across Hem/Neph portfolio in collaboration with Patient Access Strategy Team
• Strong cross functional collaboration with PHN PS Strategy Counterpart
• Coordinate and deliver the Patient Services aHUS Brand Plan

You will need to have:

• B.A. / B.S. Degree is required; an advanced degree is a plus
• 5 years health care industry experience, pharmaceutical experience required
• Strong understanding of patient program development and implementation required
• In-depth knowledge and current expertise with HIPAA, OIG, CMS, privacy, and regulatory statutes
• Established standard of excellence for independent personal performance
• Excellent project management skills and ability to manage and execute complex projects independently
• Strong healthcare customer orientation and customer management skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong vendor management skills
• Ability to partner, build relationships and influence decision making within multi-disciplinary teams
• Manage and influence on multiple organizational levels
• Manage complexity, think strategically, and understand details
• Extensive understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and the competitive environment.
• Excellent partnering skills and demonstrate ability to negotiate effectively.
• The duties of this role are generally conducted in an office environment. As is typical of an office-based role, employees must be able, with or without an accommodation to: use a computer; engage in communications via phone, video, and electronic messaging; engage in problem solving and non-linear thought, analysis, and dialogue; collaborate with others; maintain general availability during standard business hours.

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working give us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That’s why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn’t mean we’re not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world. 

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.