Patient Education Manager

Responsibilities

• Create and manage regional patient engagement plans, including educational events and community engagements.
• Deliver in-depth disease state and product education to empower patients and caregivers.
• Execute field visits at infusion centers to provide training on dosing, administration, and REMS requirements.
• Support ongoing REMS certifications of infusion sites of care and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Partner with advocacy groups and the Patient Advocacy Team to drive regional engagement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Commercial, Medical, and Marketing, to align education initiatives.
• Capture and report local business insights to improve the patient experience and strategic planning.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of business experience in the healthcare or biotech industry.
• BA/BS degree is required.
• Previous experience working with IV infused products.
• Ability to travel 60-80% within the assigned territory, including potential evening and weekend travel.
• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills for engaging diverse stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 3 years of field-based experience in account management, sales, or patient education.
• Experience in rare disease support or a background in nursing or allied health.
• Certification or specific training in REMS.
• Bi-lingual proficiency in Spanish (written and spoken).
• Strong understanding of the rare disease advocacy landscape and pharmaceutical regulations.

About the Company

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialization of prescription medicines. Through our work in areas like rare diseases, oncology, and biopharmaceuticals, we aim to deliver life-changing medicines that transform patient lives.