Patient Engagement & Advocacy Engagement Manager

Alira Health S.r.l.; Lombardia; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Global travel

Flexible work programs

Job summary

Alira Health seeks a Patient Engagement & Advocacy Engagement Manager to lead multi-project execution and client engagements, driving patient-centric strategies across the product lifecycle. You will guide teams, ensure high-quality deliverables, and shape proposals in collaboration with Partners and Managing Partners.

The role emphasizes ethical and compliant patient engagement, business development support, and thought leadership within life sciences consulting.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional experience in management consulting, private equity, life sciences companies or HTA agencies.
• Hands-on experience designing and running patient engagement initiatives (e.g., advisory boards, patient research, advocacy partnerships).
• Graduate degree with an excellent track record in Life Sciences, Business, Economics or Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution teams and deliver projects with minimal guidance.
• Guide teams in prioritizing client issues and turning them into actionable solutions.
• Support and lead client interactions, ensuring quality and timeliness of deliverables.
• Design and lead patient engagement activities across the product lifecycle.
• Translate patient insights into actionable recommendations for trial design and HTA submissions.

Skills

Patient engagement

Project management

Client engagement

Verbal and written communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Team leadership

Education

BS: Business Administration/Management

BS: Economics

BS: Engineering

BS: Life Sciences

Advanced degrees (PhD/MBA/etc)

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Job Description Summary

Job Description ROLE The Patient Engagement & Advocacy Engagement Manager will lead execution teams across multiple projects and will lead client engagements, including Business Development activities, in alignment with Partners, Principals and Managing Partners. The role places patient engagement at the centre of client work. This means making sure the voices, experiences and priorities of patients, caregivers and patient organisations shape the strategies and solutions we develop. The ideal candidate is highly motivated, detail-oriented and organized, with excellent verbal and written communication skills. They should have enough technical skill to own and independently execute full projects and proposals, and a real commitment to patient-centricity in life sciences.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Execution / Billability (~65%): Independently lead execution teams and deliver projects with minimal guidance or supervision. Guide teams in prioritizing critical client issues and turning them into actionable, client-focused solutions and strategies. Support and lead the team in all client interactions. Ensure the quality, timeliness and accuracy of complex deliverables. Understand and anticipate potential issues or challenges arising from the initial “problem”, and communicate them effectively to the project team and senior roles. Nurture and encourage teams to consider out-of-the-box solutions to client issues. Design and lead patient engagement activities across the product lifecycle, such as patient advisory boards, patient and caregiver interviews, patient journey mapping, and co‑creation workshops. Use these to inform clinical development, evidence generation, market access and commercial strategies. Translate patient insights into actionable recommendations, for example on patient‑centric trial design, patient‑relevant endpoints and PROs, patient input to HTA submissions, and patient support programs. Make sure patient engagement activities follow ethical, legal and compliance standards. This covers informed consent, data privacy (e.g., GDPR), fair‑market‑value compensation, and the relevant industry codes of practice. Develop an in‑depth understanding of the life sciences and healthcare industry, including the patient advocacy landscape, and broad knowledge of related consulting methodologies. Build this through consulting engagements and formal and informal training programs. Provide oversight and direction to staff in line with the organization’s policies and procedures, vision, mission statement and values.

Business Development / Corporate Initiatives (~30%): Support Partners in developing successful proposals, and actively support the full business development effort, from lead generation (passive role) to closing (active role). Nurture existing client relationships, including through thought leadership initiatives. Build and maintain trusted relationships with patient advocacy groups, patient organisations and patient experts, so that Alira Health can bring authentic patient perspectives to client engagements. Build Alira Health’s presence and reputation as a trusted advisor in life sciences consulting. Support firm development activities by contributing to recruiting, knowledge management, technology systems and related functions. Proactively mentor, coach and share subject matter expertise with others to grow Alira Health’s collective knowledge and its ability to deliver differentiated solutions to clients.

Thought Leadership (~10%): Attend specialized conferences and business forums, including patient advocacy and patient engagement events, to engage and build relationships with clients and patient communities. Actively contribute to the development and refinement of the relevant Service Line offering, including patient engagement methodologies and best practices, integrated into communication activities and/or marketing plans for customers. Contribute to publications, white papers and presentations that advance patient‑centric approaches in life sciences. Proactively mentor, coach and share expertise with others to grow Alira Health’s collective knowledge and its ability to deliver differentiated solutions to clients.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

6+ years of professional experience in management consulting, private equity, life sciences companies or health technology assessment (HTA) agencies. Hands‑on experience designing and running patient engagement initiatives (e.g., advisory boards, patient research, advocacy partnerships) is strongly preferred. Graduate degree with an excellent track record in Life Sciences, Business, Economics or Engineering. Advanced degrees (PhD, specialized Master’s in Life Sciences, MBA or similar) are a plus. Experience managing large teams efficiently.

• Education Bachelor of Science (BS): Business Administration/Management
• Education Bachelor of Science (BS): Economics
• Education Bachelor of Science (BS): Engineering
• Education Bachelor of Science (BS): Life Sciences

TECHNICAL COMPETENCES & SOFT SKILLS

Ability to understand complex data, convey it clearly, and extract client-relevant information for decision‑making. Ability to communicate with empathy and in plain language with patients, caregivers and patient organisations, while balancing their perspectives with client objectives. Strong ability to multi‑task and adapt to changing priorities with a positive, “can‑do” attitude, while delivering high quality on tight timelines. Strong analytical skills and ability to solve unstructured or ambiguous problems. Proven project management skills, including client interaction, full execution of deliverables, and clear communication and negotiation. Excellent communication skills, including the ability to sell ideas effectively to internal and external stakeholders, and strong interpersonal skills in a multicultural environment. Ability to coach and develop staff, including goal setting, feedback and performance development. Self‑starter who thrives in a less structured, collaborative environment and enjoys working in cross‑functional teams. Excellent written and spoken English. Another language is a plus. Advanced skills in MS Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word and Excel).

Contract Type Regular Salary Range

The final offer will be determined within the applicable location‑specific range and will depend on the candidate’s confirmed work location, relevant experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and role scope. € 70,000 - 90,000

Alira Health is a global advisory firm providing consulting and research and clinical development services whose mission is to humanize healthcare and life sciences, in partnership with patients, through innovative technologies and expert guidance. From development to medical care, we complement the expertise of our Pharma, Biotech, and MedTech clients with a full spectrum of services across their entire solutions lifecycle. With offices around the world, Alira Health provides a vibrant and creative environment with benefits that include professional development, global travel, flexible work programs and more. We welcome your passion and drive, talent and entrepreneurial spirit, sense of service and teamwork. We are an integrated team of over 800 scientists, strategists, economists, clinicians, and biostatisticians representing over 30 nationalities. This broad global perspective and cultural richness has a direct impact on providing innovative solutions for our clients that lead to higher standards of care and an improved patient experience.