VP/SVP, Patient Strategy - Within a commutable distance to Morristown, NJ

Lumanity is dedicated to improving health outcomes by accelerating and optimizing access to life-changing medicines. As a global strategic partner that brings together strategy, evidence, engagement, and technology, we were designed to engineer breakthrough value to tackle our clients’ toughest challenges by revolutionizing how value is generated, demonstrated, and communicated.

The VP/SVP, Patient Strategy is a highly experienced, senior-level, business-minded role within the organization as a champion for both Lumanity and our clients. The VP/SVP, Patient Strategy will be confident in a role that is the triangulation of: 1) patient strategy and patient voice, 2) client management and growth, 3) team leadership and direction. The VP/SVP, Patient Strategy will be able to flex between being front-of-room and engaged in client business and supporting internal Lumanity business operations.

Essential Functions

Client Relationship

• Provide clients with strategic insight and direction.
• Cultivate strong, trusted, and long-term relationships with key decision-makers within client teams and develop in-depth knowledge of their organizations.
• Have the ability to identify strengths and weaknesses of the account and make recommendations for change.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to ensure continuity, quality, and smooth flow of deliverables.
• Be able to accurately translate client needs into an action plan and mobilize the team to deliver.

Strategy and Subject Matter Expertise

• Serve as the SME for patient engagement strategy and execution.
• Lead strategic and tactical planning processes.
• Stay up to date with current patient engagement, patient advocacy and patient communications/marketing trends.
• Ensure creative and innovative thinking and solutions are brought to our clients.
• Proactively participate in the visioning and direction of the MSC comms patient engagement offerings.

Financial Responsibilities

• Oversee and understand client account and project financials, including contributing to budgeting and forecasting.
• Demonstrate the fiscal acuity to lead a profitable business by negotiating budget needs, provide input while developing estimates, and directing the teams with smart financial management.
• Provide accurate financial information to clients and internal Finance and Leadership when needed.

Team Lead Responsibilities

• Identify, train, develop, familiarize, and reward global team members to Lumanity as well as to the clients.
• Conduct annual performance reviews with team members as well as regularly provide feedback throughout the year, motivating and provide professional development support.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• Minimum 15 years of experience within a life sciences agency or patient advocacy, patient engagement or patient communication consulting firm or a combination of both.
• Experience working with pharmaceutical or biotechnology companies.
• Experience working directly with patient advocacy groups, patients, and /or KOLs within the patient space.
• Prior financial management experience.
• Ability to lead others, influence and collaborate in a matrix environment including direct team management experience.
• Deep understanding of FDA and HIPPA guidelines as well as health literacy guidelines.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

We offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package that focuses on what matters to you – health and well-being, personal finances, professional development, and a healthy work/life balance:

• Competitive salary plus bonus scheme
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Flexible PTO
• Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care
• Health savings account option with employer contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid short-term and long-term disability coverage and much more