Sr. Field Clinical Coordinator – PKU Southern California

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.; Riverside (CA); Híbrido; USD 128.000 - 176.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Discretionary annual bonus

Stock-based long-term incentives

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision, and life ins.

Role-based travel

Descripción de la vacante

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. is seeking a Senior Field Clinical Coordinator to educate patients, initiate and support PKU therapies, and collaborate with clinics and field teams across designated regions.

The role is home-based with travel up to 65% and requires 2+ years pharmaceutical patient education, 4+ years in rare disease patient care, and an allied health background. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Formación

• 2+ years of pharmaceutical experience as a patient educator.
• 4+ years of direct patient care experience in rare disease.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in allied health.
• Successful background check and valid driver’s license.

Responsabilidades

• Educate patients on BioMarin therapies, dosing, safety, and administration.
• Support therapy initiation and ongoing treatment with clinics and account team (Field Sales and RareConnections).
• Provide in-person support for self-administration of FDA-approved therapies.
• Utilize motivational interviewing to empower patients and ensure adherence.
• Conduct patient-level education at new starts and for ongoing therapy; participate in patient education events 3–4X/year.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to move cases from referral to specialty pharmacy shipment.

Conocimientos

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Motivational interviewing

PKU knowledge

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Allied Health preferred

Allied health education

Descripción del empleo

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 the Commercial Team

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.

The Senior Field Clinical Coordinator:
The Senior Field Clinical Coordinator (Sr-FCC) uses BioMarin approved educational materials to educate patients on the safe and appropriate use of BioMarin marketed therapies. Sr-FCCs support Palynziq product initiation and on-going therapy by collaborating closely with assigned clinics and the BioMarin account team (Field Sales and BioMarin RareConnections.) Sr-FCCs do not provide medical advice. Sr-FCC’s are based out of their homes, support 50-60 PKU patients from participating clinics in a designated geographical region.In this role, the Senior Field Clinical Coordinator:

• Works closely with assigned clinics, BioMarin field sales organization, and BioMarin RareConnections (RC) personnel to ensure timely initiation of BioMarin therapy and adherence-related activities for patients enrolled in BioMarin RareConnections
• Works collaboratively in an account team (Account Manager, Case Manager, Clinical Coordinator) moving cases from referral to specialty pharmacy shipment to product start
• Conducts patient-level education with new patient starts including BioMarin product information (safety, efficacy, dosing, administration, storage), disease state awareness, injection training, and clinic specific protocols at their request
• Provides in-person support for self- administration of FDA-approved BioMarin marketed therapies as needed
• Utilizes motivational interviewing skills to empower patients to advocate for their own health needs. Provides reminders for medication, clinic-prescribed labs, and clinic appointments at times convenient to patients.
• Conducts ongoing patient-level education on disease and product administration technique to support safe and appropriate use of therapy
• Participates in direct to patient educational events to raise patient awareness around disease state and appropriate BioMarin therapies. Typically conducted 3-4X/year on weekends and throughout the week

In addition to these responsibilities, the Senior Field Clinical Coordinator demonstrates leadership formally and informally on the broader team and consistently delivers the following:

• Influence beyond their own geography and regular contributor to the advancement of cross functional teams
• Generation and communication of best practices and involvement in projects and initiatives that help shape strategy and implementation
• Uncovers obstacles and trends and create solutions that are widely adopted
• Considered subject matter experts in the role of a Clinical Coordinator and has advanced knowledge of PKU.
• Contributes to regional and national assignments such as HUB training, Specialty Pharmacy education, field training, advocacy group alliance liaison, etc.
• Regularly takes on formal and informal peer leadership opportunities
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills. Advances patients’ health journey through exceptional motivational interviewing and positive outcomes.
• Strong presentation skills. Ability to provide dynamic and engaging presentations to small and large groups
• An ideal team player who consistently demonstrates BioMarin Commercial values
• Action oriented, tenacious, and anticipating obstacles and leading solutions
• High business acumen and focused on customized value to all levels of customer (internal and external)
• Adaptability, consistently picking up on the need to change personal, interpersonal, and leadership behavior quickly
• Expert navigation of all systems and can align resources to action plans
• Requires travel, up to 65% work week

Experience and Education:

• 2+ years of Pharmaceutical experience as a patient educator
• 4+ years of direct patient care experience in rare disease
• Education as an allied health care professional
• Bachelor’s degree in Allied Health preferred or work experience equivalent

Required:

• Successful background check
• Valid Driver’s license and driving record

Ideally reside in Los Angeles, Orange County, or Riverside

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.

The salary range for this position is: $128,000 to $176,000. BioMarin considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.

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.

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