VP Medical Affairs - Advocacy & Professional Relations

October 31

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Annexon Biosciences

Neurodegeneration β€’ Autoimmune β€’ Ophthalmology

51 - 200

πŸ’° $130M Post-IPO Equity on 2022-07

Description

β€’ Company: At Annexon Biosciences, biopharmaceutical company advancing therapies for neuroinflammatory diseases. β€’ We seek diverse applicants to build inclusive workforce. β€’ Position: VP of Advocacy & Professional Relations responsible for building patient advocacy function across TAs.

Requirements

β€’ Bachelor's degree required β€’ 15+ years of external relationship management (with nonprofit groups) and well-established contacts in the overall community β€’ 10+ years of biopharmaceutical/industry experience and 6+ years of direct patient advocacy experience β€’ A consistent track record of strategically building relationships with external organizations, which includes patient advocacy groups, professional societies, think tanks, and/or employer groups, to advance business objectives β€’ A strong understanding of bringing a product to market, including tactics and interventions vital to change perceptions and pathways to build a new disease state β€’ Ability to recognize challenges and identify innovative approaches to address β€’ Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and establishing strong cross functional relationships β€’ Understanding of non-profit organizations, independence and ability to operate with limited resources β€’ Effective communicator (verbal and written) and strong interpersonal skills that can build and progress relationships internally and externally β€’ Track record of leading advocacy strategies and campaigns - strategic thinker with solid understanding of drug development, regulatory, and commercial processes and proven understanding of relevant regulations and guidelines β€’ Demonstrated ability to influence others and lead without authority β€’ Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to lead strategy projects, engage others and translate strategy into implementation tactics and capabilities with tangible results β€’ Strong executive presence and experience representing teams before senior leadership β€’ Ability to work effectively and share information within a remote, team environment β€’ Solid knowledge of the healthcare landscape such as hospital systems, various points of care, and the roles of relevant HCPs in the target TAs β€’ Capable of working independently to prioritize tasks, develop and implement action plans, and make sound, compliant decisions β€’ Strong understanding of compliance, and the legal and regulatory landscape as they relate to HCP interactions β€’ Flexible travel based on business needs nationally and internationally β€’ Experience in rare disease β€’ Experience in medical affairs and/or clinical R&D β€’ Therapeutic area experience in neurology/neuromuscular and immunology

Benefits

β€’ A stimulating and rewarding workplace includes flexible work schedules, remote opportunities and the ability to achieve a work-life balance. β€’ Our headquarters is in Brisbane, CA, with a shuttle service from BART, CalTrain and the Ferry. β€’ Annexon offers a competitive base salary and equity participation, employee stock purchase plan, as well as a comprehensive health benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), flexible spending plans, as well as other benefits.

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