Patient Education Manager, Rare Hematology and Nephrology

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 navigating rare disease journeys.
• Execute field visits at infusion centers and healthcare organizations to provide training on dosing, administration, and REMS requirements.
• Support ongoing REMS certifications of infusion sites and ensure compliance with regulatory components.
• Partner with advocacy groups and the Patient Advocacy Team to drive regional engagement and build rare disease networks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Commercial, Medical, and Marketing, to align patient education initiatives with business strategies.

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 work.
• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
• Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills for engaging diverse stakeholders and large groups.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 3 years of field-based experience in account management, sales, or patient education.
• Background in nursing, allied health, healthcare administration, or rare disease support.
• Experience with REMS (Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies) certification or training.
• Bi-lingual proficiency in Spanish (written and spoken).
• Understanding of the rare disease advocacy landscape.

About the Company

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialization of prescription medicines in oncology, rare diseases, and biopharmaceuticals.