South Korea Job Openings
BeiGene
Communication & Patient Engagement Manager (Sr. Manager)
FULL TIME
November 22, 2024
About us
Bei Gene is a global oncology company that is discovering and developing innovative treatments that are more affordable and accessible to cancer patients worldwide. With a broad portfolio, we are expediting development of our diverse pipeline of novel therapeutics through our internal capabilities and collaborations. We are committed to radically improving access to medicines for far more patients who need them. Our growing global team of more than 10,000 colleagues spans five continents, with administrative offices in Basel, Beijing, and Cambridge, U.S. To learn more about Bei Gene, please visit
www.beigene.com
and follow us on
Linked In
and
X
(formerly known as Twitter).
Bei Gene continues to grow at a rapid pace with challenging and exciting opportunities for experienced professionals. When considering candidates, we look for scientific and business professionals who are highly motivated, collaborative, and most importantly, share our passionate interest in fighting cancer.
Job Description:
Job Purpose:
This role is responsible for leading Communication and Patient Engagement in South Korea and supporting Corporate Affairs for APAC region. This position will develop and implement communication and patient engagement strategies to enhance Bei Gene’s visibility, reputation, and patient-centered mission and disseminate Bei Gene’s commitment to accessibility, innovation, and patient advocacy in oncology.
Responsibilities:
Communication & Patient Engagement (70%)
Communication:
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Develop and lead a country-level communication strategy, covering external and internal communications, government affairs, and media relations, aligned with Bei Gene’s global objectives.
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Engage with relevant stakeholders and industry groups to represent Bei Gene’s interests in South Korea, including active participation in policy forums and industry events
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Build trust and transparency with the media and public by overseeing strategic communications, managing issues, and handling crisis situations effectively.
Patient Engagement:
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Establish and strengthen partnerships with patient advocacy organizations to understand and address patient needs, positioning Bei Gene as a leader in patient-focused oncology care.
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Work closely with medical, regulatory, and commercial teams to ensure Bei Gene’s patient engagement efforts align with clinical and market access goals.
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Develop and execute patient-centric initiatives that enhance awareness, education, and access to oncology treatments, with a focus on improving patient outcomes and satisfaction.
Corporate Affairs (30%) APAC region
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Regional Integration for Corporate Affairs and Patient Engagement
- Cross-Regional Messaging: Develop unified messaging across APAC countries, ensuring consistent brand identity and reinforcing Bei Gene’s/New Company name patient-centered approach.
- Policy Alignment: Collaborate with APAC Corporate Affair Lead on major policy issues impacting the region in oncology, and advocate for access improvements.
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Enhancing Patient Advocacy and Access Initiatives
- Regional Patient Support Programs: Support to develop and adapt patient-centric programs aligning with APAC patient engagement and access strategy.
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APAC Leader Amplification
- Executive Visibility: Collaborate with APAC leaders to build their profiles as thought leaders in oncology, crafting region-specific Linked In content and public statements to strengthen Bei Gene’s reputation.
- Strategic APAC Events: Identify key APAC conferences and forums where Bei Gene leaders can participate, share expertise, and reinforce Bei Gene’s commitment to oncology advancements in the region.
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Crisis and Issue Management Support
- Crisis Preparedness: Work with APAC teams to help establish a regional framework for handling crises or reputation issues, ensuring a coordinated response and protection of Bei Gene’s reputation.
Cross-Functional Leadership and Influence
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including medical, regulatory, legal, and finance, to support Communication and Patient Engagement initiatives aligned with Bei Gene’s business objectives.
Qualification Required:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, business, or related field; advanced degree (e.g., MBA) preferred.
Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with strong expertise in communication and patient engagement.
Skills: Demonstrated leadership, excellent communication, and project management skills; strong experience managing stakeholder relations and navigating complex regulatory landscapes.
Qualifications
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South Korea resident with deep insights and expertise of the South Korean healthcare systems.
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A minimum of 10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with strong expertise in communication and patient engagement
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Strong collaborator who can incorporate input from others and can generate consensus through inclusion.
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Highly skilled in influencing cross-functional teams, including interfacing with key internal and external stakeholders and with scientific and commercial teams.
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Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
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Demonstrated experience in challenging the status quo.
Additional Competencies:
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In-depth knowledge of the South Korean healthcare and policy environment.
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Proven success in communications and patient engagement, particularly within oncology or related therapeutic areas.
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Ability to operate effectively in a highly matrixed, cross-functional environment with a collaborative approach.
What We Offer To Our Valued Employees
- Market competitive compensation package including performance-based annual bonus scheme
- Company shares (generous welcome grant and performance-based annual equity plan!)
- In-house and external learning and development opportunities
- Fantastic benefits program and keep improving!
- Plus you get to work with a dynamic team of collaborative, supportive, inclusive, and fun professionals whose mission is clear: Cancer has no borders and neither do we.
- Join us and Make momentum in your career!
Bei Gene Global Competencies
When we exhibit our values of Patients First, Collaborative Spirit, Bold Ingenuity and Driving Excellence, through our twelve global competencies below, we help get more affordable medicines to more patients around the world.
- Fosters Teamwork
- Provides and Solicits Honest and Actionable Feedback
- Self-Awareness
- Acts Inclusively
- Demonstrates Initiative
- Entrepreneurial Mindset
- Continuous Learning
- Embraces Change
- Results-Oriented
- Analytical Thinking/Data Analysis
- Financial Excellence
- Communicates with Clarity
Bei Gene is committed to respect and protect personal information rights of job applicants and will process job applicants’ personal information in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
Due to Bei Gene’s global operation, job applicants’ data will be stored in Workday (currently located in the U.S.). Besides, job applicants’ data will be kept for one year to facilitate potential application for other suitable positions in Bei Gene. For further details, please refer to Bei Gene’s Job Applicant Privacy Policy (
https://www.beigene.com/privacy-policy
).
If you voluntarily provide your personal information to us, it is deemed as you have acknowledged and consented to (if required by the applicable laws) Bei Gene’s Job Applicant Privacy Policy as well as the relevant privacy terms. If you voluntarily provide the personal information of other job applicants to us, it is deemed as you have ensured that the relevant individuals have acknowledged and consented to (if required by the applicable laws) Bei Gene’s Job Applicant Privacy Policy as well as the relevant privacy terms.
If you have any concern, please DO NOT provide any resume or other personal information to us.
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