BeOne Medicines

Director, Patient Advocacy

BeOne Medicines
Posted 10/19/2026full-timeRemote • Switzerland, United KingdomLead💰 CHF 203,200 - CHF 254,000 per yearWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in developing and leading patient advocacy strategies within the European biopharmaceutical landscape, with a strong focus on stakeholder engagement, strategic planning, and translating patient insights into actionable initiatives.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Patient Advocacy Strategy DevelopmentStakeholder EngagementCross-Functional LeadershipOncology ExperienceEuropean Healthcare Policy Understanding

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Develop and lead BeOne Medicines’ Patient Advocacy strategy for Europe
  • Translate strategy into annual priorities, initiatives, partnerships and measurable objectives
  • Identify emerging patient needs, trends and opportunities across the European cancer landscape
  • Establish KPIs to evaluate patient advocacy activities and partnerships
  • Build sustainable partnerships with pan-European patient organizations, cancer alliances and relevant stakeholders
  • Lead European patient organization engagement around medical congresses, policy events and company milestones
  • Partner with Government Affairs & Public Policy on multi-stakeholder initiatives addressing systemic challenges affecting cancer patients
  • Represent BeOne externally at policy, advocacy and scientific forums
  • Gather, synthesize and communicate patient and caregiver insights across Europe
  • Ensure patient perspectives inform strategy, disease and brand planning, policy, communications and organizational decisions
  • Strengthen patient-centric thinking across the European organization
  • Provide strategic guidance to country teams for consistent patient engagement
  • Collaborate with Corporate Affairs, Government Affairs & Public Policy, Early Patient Engagement and other cross-functional partners
  • Report to the Head of Corporate Affairs, Europe
  • Travel on a project basis

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Master’s degree or equivalent advanced education/experience
  • 10+ years of experience in the biopharmaceutical, healthcare, patient advocacy, public affairs or related sectors
  • Significant experience in patient advocacy and/or patient engagement
  • Meaningful experience within a pharmaceutical or biotechnology company strongly preferred
  • Strong understanding of the European patient advocacy environment
  • Experience working with European or international patient organizations
  • Oncology and/or hematology experience preferred
  • Demonstrated experience developing and implementing patient advocacy or patient engagement strategies
  • Experience translating patient insights into organizational strategy, advocacy initiatives or external engagement
  • Understanding of the European healthcare, access and policy environment
  • Demonstrated ability to build trusted, long-term relationships with external stakeholders
  • Strong experience working cross-functionally in complex matrix organizations and building consensus around strategic priorities
  • Strategic thinking and ability to translate insights and priorities into actionable plans
  • Excellent relationship development and stakeholder management skills
  • Strong cross-functional leadership and matrix management capabilities
  • Ability to influence without direct authority
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
  • Strong understanding of sensitivities, ethical considerations and compliance requirements related to patient engagement
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong judgment, critical thinking and decision-making skills
  • High ethical standards and commitment to transparent patient partnerships

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Equal opportunity employer
  • Project-based travel associated with the role

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Hard Skills
Patient Engagement StrategyKPI EstablishmentPatient Insights TranslationRelationship DevelopmentMatrix Management
Soft Skills
Strategic ThinkingExcellent Communication SkillsInfluencing Without AuthorityCritical ThinkingDecision-Making
Certifications & Qualifications
Master's Degree or Equivalent Advanced Education
Industry Keywords
BiopharmaceuticalHealthcarePatient AdvocacyPublic AffairsEuropean Patient OrganizationsOncologyHematologyEthical ConsiderationsCompliance Requirements