Senior Specialist, Patient Advocacy (San Diego, Ca And Remote)

Department:

107300 Patient Advocacy

Location:

San Diego, CA, USA- Remote

Be a part of a global team that is inspired to make a difference in the lives of people living with rare disease.

At Travere Therapeutics, we recognize that our exceptional employees are vital to our success. We are a dedicated team focused on meeting the unique needs of rare patients. Our work is rewarding – both professionally and personally – because we are making a difference. We are passionate about what we do.

We are seeking talented individuals who will thrive in our collaborative, diverse, fast-paced environment and share in our mission – to identify, develop and deliver life-changing therapies to people living with rare disease. We stick by our values centered on patients, courage, community, and collaboration to pursue our vision of becoming a leading biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the delivery of innovation and hope to patients in the global rare disease community.

At Travere Therapeutics, we are in rare for life. We continue to courageously forge new paths as we move toward a common goal of elevating science and service for rare patients.

Position Summary:

The Senior Specialist, Patient Advocacy is responsible for supporting ongoing initiatives and, special projects that support the Patient Advocacy department’s annual plan. In addition, this role provides administrative, contracting, and grant submission support to the Patient Advocacy team. Reporting to the Director of Patient Advocacy, this position also supports the team’s external outreach and engagement at patient advocacy and medical events and conferences.

Responsibilities:

• Support coordination of internal meetings such as an advisory board meetings, roundtable discussions and taskforce meetings (i.e. identifying speakers, facilitating communication, scheduling meetings, managing contracting and honorarium payments, assembling meeting agendas, and helping draft run of show documents)
• Support and advance logistics and help oversee virtual and in-person events and conferences including exhibition booths, event dinners, etc. Some of these initiatives will require travel and on-site support.
• Play an integral role in annual planning and budget development and maintain tracking and budget spreadsheets for the department.
• Provide research, writing and project management support on special projects and initiatives as needed.
• Write, edit and support the development of internal and external presentations for department leadership.
• Provide support with the Rare Disease Patient Advisory Council.
• Work with Patient Advocacy VP and designated Director of Patient Advocacy to support Travere’s charitable grants process and committee meetings.
• Draft educational materials for patients.
• Act as the Advocacy Team’s Contract liaison, utilizing internal finance and legal systems to create and enroll new suppliers, supporting vendors and contractors through contract execution, and submitting invoices and expenses.

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of 4 years of patient advocacy experience in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry (including consulting agency) or at a patient advocacy organization required. Rare disease experience highly desired.
• Bachelor’s degree in related Life Sciences or health communication discipline. Equivalent combination of education and applicable job experience may be considered.

Additional Skills/Experience:

• Successful record of creating and managing complex project plans, timelines, budgets, and critical paths.
• Ability to travel 10%-15% domestic and internationally.
• Well organized with the ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage shifting responsibilities in a dynamic, cross-functional teamwork environment.
• Ability to adapt to modification and changes to project plans, demonstrating flexibility to implement new strategies and tactics to accommodate these changes.
• Strong professional experience in a similar role within the pharmaceutical industry or patient advocacy organization.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
• The ideal candidate will embody Travere’s core values: Patient Inspired. Courageous. Promoting Community. Stronger Together.

Total Rewards Offerings:

Travere provides comprehensive total rewards offerings that demonstrate our commitment as a diverse, equitable, people-centric, and pay-for-performance organization.

Benefits: Our benefits include premium health, financial, work-life and well-being offerings for eligible employees and dependents, wellness and employee support programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with employer match and generous paid time off.

Compensation: Our competitive compensation package includes a combination of both cash compensation (base pay and short-term incentive) and long-term incentive compensation (company stock), designed to recognize, retain, and reward employees.

Target Base Pay Range:

$86,300.00 - $110,000.00

• This information is current as of the initial date of this job posting and may be modified in the future. The actual pay determined for an individual will vary based on job-related factors such as location, relevant prior experience and/or education, particular skills and expertise.

COVID-19 VACCINATION REQUIREMENT

Where permitted, the Company requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment unless an exemption or accommodation is available and approved. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen and may include the individual obtaining vaccination boosters at certain intervals. Where permitted, as a condition of employment, final candidates will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination unless an exemption or accommodation is available and approved. View the candidate COVID-19 vaccination policy webpage for information about the exemption or accommodation process for final candidates.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact us by sending an email to [email protected]. Please note that this email address is to be used exclusively to request an accommodation with the online application, interview or hiring process only. Travere HR will not reply to emails sent to this address for any other reason.