RochePatient Groups Relations Specialist
Nov. 2016 - Jan. 2018São Paulo Area, BrazilDevelop and implement policy strategies and strengthen Patient Groups with a view to advance standards of care and access to care • Champion the patient perspective and provide strategic insights to internal teams; • Represent the voice of the patient community in internal planning; • Contribute to the company’s long-term vision for patient engagement and market access strategies • Develop strategic plans for engaging patient communities; • Maintain ongoing two-way dialogue with patient groups to understand priorities and opportunities for collaboration and support; • Serve as internal counselor/resource to brand, medical and market access leaders to coordinate initiatives related to patient groups and support project management and operational aspects; • Represent Roche and its programs at meetings and other interactions with patient groups and disease communities; • Serve as a key relationship person for patient groups and manage regular communications to ensure productive partnerships; • Identify, initiate and oversee partnerships related to disease awareness and education, diagnosis, and access to care • Develop, manage and facilitate patient organization summits, advisory boards, and educational events for the patient community.