Lundbeck
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Director US Patient Advocacy Liaison Lundbeck

240K–260K
Onsite · Chicago, Illinois
Posted July 27, 2026
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Overview

Lundbeck seeks a strategic leader to drive patient engagement initiatives and foster impactful partnerships. This role transforms patient perspectives into organizational decisions while delivering measurable outcomes. Candidates will shape engagement strategies and build high‑impact relationships across internal and external stakeholders.

What You'll Do11

  • 1Develop and execute the annual U.S. patient engagement strategy with clear priorities and resource allocation
  • 2Establish KPIs and Return on Engagement measures to evaluate program performance
  • 3Lead, coach, and develop Patient Engagement Liaisons to support strategic objectives
  • 4Manage a portfolio of strategic patient advocacy organizations and prioritize collaborations
  • 5Create engagement plans and conduct partnership reviews to expand collaborative opportunities
  • 6Oversee collection and synthesis of patient insights across programs
  • 7Ensure insights translate into recommendations for advocacy strategies and asset planning
  • 8Collaborate with Corporate Affairs Medical Affairs Commercial Market Access Clinical Development to align initiatives
  • 9Plan and strategically utilize conferences roundtables and community events
  • 10Monitor PEL performance using KPIs and engagement metrics
  • 11Maintain oversight of funding investments and ensure compliance with policies

Requirements11

  • 1Accredited bachelor's degree with minimum 8+ years experience in patient advocacy or related fields
  • 2People leadership experience including coaching and performance management
  • 3Proven success building strategic relationships with national patient advocacy organizations
  • 4Cross‑functional leadership experience influencing Medical Affairs Commercial Market Access
  • 5Strong strategic planning and project management skills with KPI development expertise
  • 6Excellent communication and executive influence abilities
  • 7Understanding of healthcare compliance regulations including FDA PhRMA Code and Sunshine Act
  • 8Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences Healthcare Administration or related discipline
  • 9Experience in neuroscience rare disease or specialty therapeutic areas
  • 10Minimum 3+ years people leadership experience
  • 11Established network within U.S. patient advocacy community

Salary Insight

$240 - $260k per year

Location

Typeonsite
LocationChicago, Illinois

Required Skills

Patient AdvocacyStrategic PlanningProject ManagementStakeholder EngagementLeadershipCommunicationCompliance KnowledgeBudget ManagementKPI Development
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