WHO ARE WE?

ROPU MIDI is a Regional Operating Unit consisting of 8 mid-sized countries: Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Greece, Portugal, Sweden, and The Netherlands. MIDI is a multicultural and diverse work environment. More than 1.800 employees are striving to work together to improve lives for patients and animals in our region.

THE OPPORTUNITY

As the Regional Patient Journey Manager, you will develop and lead the medical strategy across MIDI for generalized pustular psoriasis(GPP)/ neutrophilic dermatoses, to set the right medical priorities for the region (MIDI) & to implement structural processes with the right multi-disciplinary approach to drive success.

Furthermore, you will partner and work cross-functionally within MIDI, across Operating Units (OPUs) and with the global team(s) for all relevant products in the therapeutic area. You will be responsible for execution of plans, EE management and development of CoEs in OPUs without a dedicated Patient Journey Manager.

You will have the opportunity to make a serious impact on our GPP/neutrophilic dermatoses patient journey - join us and bring your knowledge, passion, and energy!

This role is based in our office in Amsterdam , in the new EDGE Amsterdam West (https://edge.tech/developments/edge-amsterdam-west) , a building with a modern and very sustainable architecture. You will report directly to the Medical Affairs Team Leader MIDI (ILD & Specialty Care). This role requires frequent travelling and frequent interfacing with external stakeholders.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, lead, coordinate & execute the overall regional (MIDI) medical strategy for the Therapeutic Area annual strategic and operational brand plan (ICP).

• Lead, initiate and manage medical/clinical/scientific/digital activities in support of the MIDI TA strategy.

• Provide functional leadership to OPU counterparts – support, training and steering towards metrics/KPIs.

• Ensure projects and activities are executed as planned, within budget and in compliance with applicable regulations and SOPs.

• Identify gaps/opportunities and drive of healthcare solutions, implementation of successful CoE and patient finding initiatives for GPP across the region.

• Responsible for Therapeutic Area medical budget and roadmap.

• Serve as an internal medical and scientific expert for product and disease-related content for all relevant MIDI functions, including Marketing, Market Access, Medicine Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Drug Safety and Clinical Operations.

• Keep track of the latest insights within the GPP/ neutrophilic dermatoses therapeutic area (literature, congresses) and inform relevant stakeholders accordingly.

• Partner for guideline creation & patient organizations.

• Collaborate to optimize patient journeys, improve diagnoses & patient advocacy.

• Cooperate cross-functionally to enhance local strategic decision-making, planning & execution.

WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING TO THE TEAM

• You have a master’s degree, PhD in Medicine, Pharmacology, Life Sciences, Chemistry or similar.

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in the pharmaceutical industry.

• Experience in inflammation/dermatology (e.g. MD, scientists including key scientific publications) and launch experience is highly preferred.

• Minimum 2 years of experience in an in-field medical position desired.

• Knowledge of clinical trial design and process.

• Knowledge of European Healthcare systems (preferably across the MIDI region).

• Business acumen and experience in navigating in rare disease therapy area with innovative ways of working & solutions.

• Strong passion and capability to create value and impact in the Therapeutic Area ecosystems with Patient and Customer centric attitude.

• Strong social skills and the ability to understand the emotional component of diseases.

• Scientific mindset & strong project management skills.

• Excellent command of the English language.

• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills.

• Experience working in cross-border teams and / or in an international environment.

• Ability to effectively build & manage relationships with different stakeholders internally & externally.

• Proven ability to work cross-functionally.

WHAT WILL YOU GET IN RETURN?

Next to working in a Global Top Employer (https://www.top-employers.com/en/global-top-employers/) certified company that offers you the opportunity to develop and challenge yourself while learning from a fast-paced environment of our European MIDI region:

• Be part of a wellbeing-oriented organization (Premium access to Headspace , OpenUP and ongoing support and initiatives related to ways of working to help our employees to stay healthy and constantly improve the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being)

• Customized Development plan based on your role and aspirations, with several learning platforms such as LinkedIn Learning Premium (languages + training programs) and our Virtual Campus Lifelong learning at our Virtual Campus | Boehringer Ingelheim (boehringer-ingelheim.com) (https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com/about-us/corporate-profile/lifelong-learning-our-virtual-campus)

• A competitive salary range based on seniority and skills (plus annual bonus, 8% holiday pay and a company pension scheme)

• Green mobility package where you get compensated even for cycling to the office – which is an inspiring, sustainable (platinum-certified) building (https://edge.tech/developments/edge-amsterdam-west)

• Hybrid workplace model – flexibility to work from home within the respective country and the office and 31 vacation days to re-energize

• A very diverse team (currently over 38 nationalities) that enjoys fun activities and celebrations (e.g., Team events, Christmas Party) and values a respectful working atmosphere!

What’s next?

We will have a look at your CV and cover letter. If we see a match, we will invite you for a video call interview to get to know each other. We will keep you posted during the process!

If you have any questions related to the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact Talent Acquisition MIDI: TalentAcquisitionMIDI.EU@boehringer-ingelheim.com

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

At Boehringer Ingelheim we share the opinion that diversity and inclusion is essential for the growth of our business and that our strengths and competitive advantage are also the result of the diversity of our company – diversity across the three dimensions of inclusion: Gender, Geography and Generation. Our people are part of a deep-rooted, family company philosophy that welcomes everyone! We respect and celebrate the diversity of our people, their backgrounds and experiences and provide equal opportunity for all.

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