Senior Field Clinical Coordinator – Skeletal Conditions (Atlanta)

Initial Therapeutics, Inc.; Osage City (KS); Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in biotechnology is seeking a Senior Field Clinical Coordinator to educate patients and caregivers on innovative therapies for rare genetic diseases. This role involves collaborating with clinics and sales teams to ensure effective therapy initiation and adherence, while providing in-home support and education. Join a passionate team dedicated to making a meaningful impact on patients' lives through advanced therapeutic solutions. If you have a strong background in patient education and a desire to empower others, this opportunity could be your next career milestone.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of pharmaceutical experience as a patient educator.
• 4+ years of direct patient care experience in rare diseases.

Responsibilities

• Educate patients and caregivers on product safety and administration.
• Collaborate with clinics and sales teams for therapy initiation.
• Conduct ongoing education on disease and product administration.

Skills

Interpersonal Communication

Motivational Interviewing

Presentation Skills

Team Collaboration

Business Acumen

Adaptability

Education

Allied Health Care Professional Education

Tools

Salesforce.com (SF.com)

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Who We Are

BioMarin is a global biotechnology company that relentlessly pursues bold science to translate genetic discoveries into new medicines that advance the future of human health.

Since our founding in 1997, we have applied our scientific expertise in understanding the underlying causes of genetic conditions to create transformative medicines, using a number of treatment modalities.

Using our unparalleled expertise in genetics and molecular biology, we develop medicines for patients with significant unmet medical need. We enlist the best of the best – people with the right technical expertise and a relentless drive to solve real problems – and create an environment that empowers our teams to pursue bold, innovative science. With this distinctive approach to drug discovery, we’ve produced a diverse pipeline of commercial, clinical and preclinical candidates that have well-understood biology and provide an opportunity to be first-to-market or offer a substantial benefit over existing therapeutic options.

About Commercial

Our Commercial organization leads our global sales and marketing strategies around the world. Our integrated team continues to solidify BioMarin’s commercial presence in the United States and Europe and is rapidly growing in other regions, such as Latin America, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.

Overview: BioMarin is a leader in delivering therapeutics for rare genetic diseases. We focus on advancing therapies that provide meaningful advances to patients, particularly children, who live with serious and life-threatening conditions.

Role Summary: The Senior Field Clinical Coordinator (Sr-FCC) educates patients and caregivers on the safe and appropriate use of BioMarin therapies, specifically supporting Voxzogo product initiation and ongoing therapy. Sr-FCCs collaborate with clinics and the BioMarin account team, working from home to support patients in a designated region both virtually and through in-home visits with patients and caregivers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with clinics, BioMarin field sales, and RareConnections personnel to ensure timely therapy initiation and adherence.
• Work within an account team to move cases from referral to product start.
• Educate patients and caregivers on BioMarin products, including safety, efficacy, dosing, administration, and storage.
• Provide in-person reinforcement of injection training as needed.
• Use motivational interviewing to empower patients and caregivers.
• Conduct ongoing education on disease and product administration.
• Participate in patient educational events approximately three times a year.

Leadership and Influence:

• Demonstrate leadership within the team and contribute to cross-functional initiatives.
• Generate and communicate best practices.
• Identify and solve obstacles and trends.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on achondroplasia and VOXZOGO.
• Contribute to regional and national assignments, such as training and advocacy group liaison.
• Take on peer leadership opportunities.

Competencies:

• Excellent interpersonal communication and motivational interviewing skills.
• Strong presentation skills for small and large groups.
• Team player who demonstrates BioMarin Commercial values.
• Action-oriented and solution-focused.
• High business acumen and adaptability.
• Expert navigation of Teams and SF.com as platforms.

Experience and Education:

• 3+ years of pharmaceutical experience as a patient educator.
• 4+ years of direct patient care experience in rare diseases.
• Education as an allied health care professional.

Requirements:

• Successful background check.
• Valid driver’s license and driving record.
• Willingness to travel to see patients in their homes. Some overnight travel required (up to 30%).

Location: Atlanta, Charlotte

Note: This description is not intended to be all-inclusive, or a limitation of the duties of the position. It is intended to describe the general nature of the job that may include other duties as assumed or assigned.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.