Director, Patient Innovation & Engagement – Project Management
MSD
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: North Wales • New Jersey, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $187,000 - $294,400 per year
Job Level
Lead
About the role
- Work closely with the Scientific Patient Engagement & Advocacy Lead
- Oversee all aspects of patient involvement at medical and scientific congresses
- Identify, recruit, and support patient speakers for internal and external events
- Facilitate and support vendor assignment and operational activities that foster dialogue between patients, advocates, and company stakeholders
- Plan and execute small and large meetings with patient advocates
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and compliance in all patient engagement initiatives
- Ensure all activities adhere to relevant legal, regulatory, and ethical standards
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, communications, public health, or a related field (Master’s or higher preferred)
- 5+ years of experience in project management, preferably in patient engagement, advocacy, or healthcare communications
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with a proven track record of managing complex projects
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and build trust with diverse stakeholders
- Experience working with patient communities, advocates, or patient organizations is highly desirable
- Understanding of compliance requirements and best practices in patient engagement
- Proficiency in project management software and virtual meeting platforms
- Ability to travel as needed for congresses, meetings, and events
Benefits
- medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
- retirement benefits, including 401(k)
- paid holidays
- vacation
- compassionate and sick days
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
project managementpatient engagementhealthcare communicationscompliance requirementsbest practices in patient engagement
Soft skills
organizational skillsmultitasking skillsinterpersonal skillscommunication skillsability to engage stakeholderstrust building
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in life sciencesBachelor’s degree in communicationsBachelor’s degree in public healthMaster’s degree or higher (preferred)