Senior Manager, Global Neuroscience Patient Advocacy
Bristol-Myers SquibbSalary not specified
Full Time
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Biotechnology, Healthcare, PharmaceuticalsIndustries
Requirements
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in life sciences, public health, social work, policy, or a related field, with an advanced degree being preferred. A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in patient advocacy, medical affairs, public health, or coalition building is required, with a preference for experience in oncology, hematology, or cell therapy. Strong understanding of the biotech/pharma industry, including drug development and regulatory frameworks, is essential, as is a demonstrated ability to collaborate across functions and influence at all levels. Exceptional interpersonal skills and cultural awareness are also necessary.
Responsibilities
The Manager, Patient Advocacy & Engagement will build and maintain trusted relationships with patient leaders, advocacy organizations, caregivers, and professional societies in the blood cancer community. This role involves designing and delivering community-focused initiatives, managing patient advocacy grants and sponsorships, and coordinating with internal teams to integrate patient perspectives into clinical trial activities, medical education, and external engagement. The individual will represent Orca Bio at advocacy events, translate community insights into actionable recommendations, and champion a patient-first culture by elevating patient stories and unmet needs across the company.
Skills
Patient Advocacy
Stakeholder Engagement
Relationship Building
Community Outreach
Grant Management
Clinical Trial Support
Medical Education
External Engagement
Blood Cancer Community
Biotechnology
Orca Bio
Develops and commercializes cell therapies
About Orca Bio
Orca Bio operates in the biotechnology sector, specifically focusing on cell therapies that utilize the body's own cells to treat diseases. The company works to enhance these therapies, aiming to make them safer and more effective for patients. Orca Bio's products are primarily used by healthcare providers who administer these therapies to patients as part of their treatment plans. Unlike many competitors, Orca Bio emphasizes a strong team culture and values communication with stakeholders, keeping them informed about the company's progress and developments. The goal of Orca Bio is to improve patient outcomes through advanced cell therapies, addressing conditions that currently have limited treatment options.
Menlo Park, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
$186.8MTotal Funding
SERIES_DCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
51-200Employees
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Unlimited Paid Time Off
401(k) Retirement Plan
Parental Leave
Risks
Emerging competition from BlueRock Therapeutics in stem cell therapies.
Aspen Neuroscience's advancements in personalized stem cell therapies pose a threat.
Competitors' focus on iPSC-derived therapies may overshadow Orca Bio's offerings.
Differentiation
Orca Bio focuses on high-precision cell therapies for cancer and autoimmune diseases.
Their lead product, Orca-T, shows promising relapse-free survival rates in clinical trials.
Orca Bio's therapies aim to replace diseased blood and immune systems with healthy ones.
Upsides
Orca-T demonstrated 87% relapse-free survival in a Phase 1b/2 trial.
FDA's expedited approval pathways could accelerate Orca Bio's market entry.
Advancements in gene editing enhance the efficacy of Orca Bio's cell therapies.
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