Patient Advocacy Liaison (Central Region)

Servier; Central (LA); Remote; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Life and disability insurance

Flexible time off

Unlimited sick time and flex time

Job summary

Servier is seeking a Senior Manager, Patient Advocacy (Becker) to lead community building and patient education across the Becker network in the U.S. territory. You will collaborate with medical, commercial, and policy teams to elevate patient access, resources, and partnerships.

You will engage with regional advocacy groups, organize events, and provide insights to inform strategy while upholding ethical guidelines and a patient-first approach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of patient advocacy experience; preference for biotech/pharmaceutical experience
• Experience applying patient-centered perspectives in healthcare or biotechnology company
• Prior experience in rare diseases preferred
• Demonstrated examples of effective patient engagement and stakeholder management
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with ability to build rapport quickly
• Ability to translate complex scientific topics into clear, accurate, accessible language for non-technical audiences

Responsibilities

• Build community and engage patients and caregivers
• Develop programs and partnerships that foster community and connection
• Educate communities about Becker and how to build a comprehensive care team
• Provide resources and connections to Becker support services
• Organize education events and networking opportunities
• Represent Servier at community activities and act as an ambassador

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder management

Translate complex science

Learn complex topics

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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Type of Contract: Full-time Employment / Unlimited

Job Requisition ID: 13170

About Servier

Servier Pharmaceuticals is an independent, commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company built to think differently about what long-term impact can look like in healthcare. Launched in 2018 and backed by the strength and stability of the Servier Group, our foundation-governed model gives us the freedom to invest for the future, move with purpose, and stay focused on where patients need us most.

In less than a decade, we have grown from a small U.S. presence into a rapidly expanding, multi-billion-dollar organization with an award-winning culture, six commercial products, and a portfolio strengthened through bold strategic investments and innovation. Our teams are helping advance important new treatment options for patients facing serious diseases with high unmet need, particularly in rare oncology and neurology.

Our ambition is clear: to build a leading U.S. biopharmaceutical company known for scientific excellence, operational strength, and deep commitment to patients. Just as important is how we build it. We are creating a culture that values entrepreneurship, collaboration, accountability, and the belief that individuals at every level can shape the future of the company.

For people who want more than a job — who want the opportunity to build, lead, grow, and make a measurable impact — Servier offers the chance to be part of a company with purpose, momentum, and the ability to help define what comes next for patients and for our industry.

Role Summary

The Patient Advocacy Liaison is responsible for supporting Servier’s interactions and collaborations with the Becker Muscular Dystrophy community in their specified region. This individual will serve as a key field-based advocacy liaison responsible for building our presence with regional advocacy partners with a focus on raising awareness of and aiding in educational efforts about Becker. Working in close coordination with other Servier advocacy team members, this individual will gain a deep understanding of the Becker advocacy landscape and bring field insights back to inform broader strategies and programs. This individual will work directly with local Becker communities.

This individual will engage and educate local communities, create connections between patients and high-quality resources, and help patients build stronger community networks. By facilitating collaboration among patients, families, advocacy organizations, and health care providers, this role helps ensure that every person living with Becker has access to quality information and resources. This is a Senior Manager level role and reports to the Senior Director, Patient Advocacy (Neurology).

Primary Responsibilities

Community Building and Patient Engagement

• Under the direction of the PAL Team Lead, create and execute an engagement and outreach plan based upon areas of mutual interest and need
• Develop programs and partnerships that foster a sense of community and connection among patients, caregivers, providers, and advocates
• Help patients and families understand the importance of and how to build a comprehensive care team
• Provide resources and connections to patients seeking experienced and specialized Becker support services
• Develop strong collaborations with select advocacy groups focused at the regional level and serve as a point of contact
• Organize and facilitate patient and caregiver education events and networking opportunities
• Act as a trusted liaison between the company and the patient community
• Represent Servier at community-based activities and act as an Servier ambassador within the region
• Support the development of grassroots and local community partnerships to drive awareness and engagement and increase advocacy group investment in Becker

Education & Event Coordination

• Collaborate with allied health care providers and clinicians to plan and host local educational programs and patient learning events
• Partner with advocacy groups locally to co-create relevant and meaningful content for patient education sessions
• Execute logistics associated with sponsorships of regional patient organizations/chapters.
• Manage logistics and promotion of local events through community networks
• Gather insights from local events to inform Servier priorities and identify unmet community needs

Cross functional collaboration

• Provide insights to Market Access team on state, regional and local access issues and trends.
• Provide insights to internal teams, such as Medical Affairs, Commercial, and Corporate Affairs, on issues of concern to patients and patient advocacy groups
• Provide regional insights and feedback to inform national advocacy and community strategies and program development
• Participate in appropriate healthcare provider and allied health professional engagements to provide information on patient initiatives and programs available to Becker patients and caregivers.
• Support Servier’s internal culture by infusing a patient focus in daily interactions and enhancing the internal awareness of the Becker patient journey.
• Ensure all activities and interactions strictly adhere to legal, compliance, and ethical guidelines.

Candidate Profile

Education and Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of patient advocacy experience; Preference for biotech/pharmaceutical experience
• Experience applying patient-centered perspectives in a healthcare or biotechnology company is strongly preferred; candidates with comparable experience within a patient advocacy organization that demonstrates transferable skills for an industry setting can also apply
• Prior experience in rare diseases preferred
• Demonstrated examples of effective patient engagement and stakeholder management
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to build rapport quickly
• Ability to learn complex scientific or medical topics and translate them into clear, accurate, and accessible language for non-technical audiences
• Familiarity with patient access and reimbursement with an ability to educate the community on these concepts
• Proficiency in navigating a high energy and dynamic work environment and ability to work alongside colleagues at all management levels with comfort

Travel and Location

• Territory travel requirement is an average of 70%. Occasional weekend travel may be required
• Remote work position; applicant must live within the assigned US territory

Servier’s Commitment

Servier is committed to modeling diversity, equity, and inclusion within the industry. We are dedicated to fostering an environment that maintains equitable treatment for all and we welcome applicants who are passionate, committed, and innovative individuals. We encourage candidates to apply to our open roles as we are always willing to consider experiences and skills beyond what is listed in the job description.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Salary Range

The salary range for this role is $150-$175k. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. Employees in this position are also eligible for Short-Term and Long-Term incentive programs. Servier also offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes benefits such as medical, dental, vision, flexible time off (Servier provides unlimited sick time and flex time, and does not accrue time off), 401(k), life and disability insurance, recognition programs among other great benefits (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). For more information on our benefits, please visit this link .