Manager, Patient Relationships – Adherence

Asahi Kasei

Manager responsible for patient relationships and adherence strategies in a pharmaceutical company. Focusing on tactical execution within the patient marketing team and collaboration with external partners.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeCary • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $125,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in brand marketing and project management within the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors, with a strong focus on patient advocacy and cross-functional collaboration. Capable of executing strategic initiatives while managing budgets and fostering effective communication across teams.

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Brand Marketing ExperienceProject Management SkillsPatient Advocacy EngagementMarket Research AnalysisRegulatory Compliance Understanding

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Hard Skills

Market ResearchProject ManagementBudget ManagementTactical ExecutionData Analysis

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailOwnership MindsetInitiativeTeamworkCommunication Skills

Industry Keywords

PharmaceuticalBiotechHealthcareCommercial OperationsPatient Advocacy Organizations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Organize bi-weekly meetings with Patient Advocacy Organizations; not limited to managing agendas, maintaining notes, and distributing follow-ups
May be required to attend workshops and national meetings of organizations; note, weekend travel may be required
Work with Senior Director to evaluate sponsorship opportunities vs. strategy to determine support level and allocate budget within advocacy designated spend
Provide brand requests to external organizations as well as develop specific MLR-approved content for sponsorships
Assist with market research projects to effectively analyze customer insights, brand performance, market trends and competitive response
Execute select programs; some may be in collaboration with other Marketing team members
Lead contact of Patient Ambassador program; not limited to recruitment of new patients, working with agency partners to maintain database and support execution of any Ambassador video shoots to gather content
Cross-functional engagement strategy and collaboration with Operations, Medical, Legal, Sales, Compliance, and Market Access
Coordinate with Medical team on Clinical Trial initiatives and recruitment
Coordinate with Corporate Communications on internal patient-focused value initiatives
Effectively manage agency partners, the budget, and appropriate allocation of resources
Work closely with the Senior Director, US Patient Marketing and key matrix team members to contribute to the overall strategy for TARPEYO and TARPEYO Touchpoints
Maintain and update adherence-focused initiatives through TARPEYO Touchpoints program
Partner with Market Access Team and specialty pharmacy partners to enhance HUB programs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required
3 years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, healthcare, or commercial operations environments
Experience supporting tactical execution within brand marketing, field teams, or commercial functions
High attention to detail, strong ownership mindset, and sound professional judgment
Fosters an environment of learning, open communication, and teamwork to maintain and expand capabilities
Rare disease/high-value experience is preferred
Takes initiative and works independently to successfully work in a fast-paced environment with multiple demands
Strong tactical planning, project management, communication, and organization skills
Understanding of the legal and regulatory environment in pharmaceutical promotions
Weekend attendance at patient events may be required

Benefits

Comp & perks

health and insurance benefits
training and development opportunities
performance-based bonus eligibility