VP Medical Affairs - Advocacy & Professional Relations

October 31

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Annexon Biosciences

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Neurodegeneration • Autoimmune • Ophthalmology

51 - 200 employees

🧬 Biotechnology

💊 Pharmaceuticals

💰 $130M Post-IPO Equity on 2022-07

Description

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

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required • 15+ years of external relationship management (with nonprofit groups) and well-established contacts in the overall community • 10+ years of biopharmaceutical/industry experience and 6+ years of direct patient advocacy experience • 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 • 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 • Ability to recognize challenges and identify innovative approaches to address • Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and establishing strong cross functional relationships • Understanding of non-profit organizations, independence and ability to operate with limited resources • Effective communicator (verbal and written) and strong interpersonal skills that can build and progress relationships internally and externally • 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 • Demonstrated ability to influence others and lead without authority • Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to lead strategy projects, engage others and translate strategy into implementation tactics and capabilities with tangible results • Strong executive presence and experience representing teams before senior leadership • Ability to work effectively and share information within a remote, team environment • Solid knowledge of the healthcare landscape such as hospital systems, various points of care, and the roles of relevant HCPs in the target TAs • Capable of working independently to prioritize tasks, develop and implement action plans, and make sound, compliant decisions • Strong understanding of compliance, and the legal and regulatory landscape as they relate to HCP interactions • Flexible travel based on business needs nationally and internationally • Experience in rare disease • Experience in medical affairs and/or clinical R&D • Therapeutic area experience in neurology/neuromuscular and immunology

Benefits

• A stimulating and rewarding workplace includes flexible work schedules, remote opportunities and the ability to achieve a work-life balance. • Our headquarters is in Brisbane, CA, with a shuttle service from BART, CalTrain and the Ferry. • 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.