Job Description Summary
This unbranded manager roleis responsible forthe development and execution of unbranded strategy in Virology, with a strong focus on community engagement, patient-centric initiatives, disease awareness, Screening and Linkage to Care (SLTC) programs, and cross-functional collaboration.
The positionoperatesin a non-promotional capacity and is focused on fostering meaningful collaboration across the healthcare ecosystem through partnerships with NGOs, patient organizations, healthcare providers, public healthstakeholdersand community partners.
The role will play a key part in supporting disease awareness, screening, testing,diagnosisand linkage to care initiatives across Virology & Inflammation, while ensuring that external insights are translated into meaningful strategies and initiatives that support improved patient outcomes and community impact.
Job Description
Lead the development and execution of unbranded strategies in Virology, ensuring alignment with broader business and medicalobjectives.
Build andmaintainstrong relationships with key external stakeholders, including NGOs, patient organizations, advocacy groups, checkpoints, nurses, healthcare providers, public healthstakeholdersand community partners.
Act as a key interface between the company and the community andunbrandedecosystem, ensuring structured,compliantand meaningful engagement.
Lead the development and implementation of non-promotional Screening and Linkage to Care (SLTC) initiatives across HIV and viral hepatitis (HBV, HCV and HDV), working with healthcare providers, public health stakeholders, community organizations and patient groups to support disease awareness, screening, testing, diagnosis and linkage to care.
Identify,planand implement unbranded initiatives, including disease awareness, education, patientengagementand community-based programs at local and nationallevel.
Develop and execute initiatives aimed at reducing barriers to testing,diagnosisand access to care, supporting improved patient journeys and healthcare outcomes.
Generate,analyseand translate external insights related to community needs, barriers to diagnosis, linkage to care challenges, stakeholderperceptionsand unmet needs into actionable recommendations for internal stakeholders.
Collaborate cross-functionally(Medical, Public Affairs, Commercial and other functions) to ensure community and stakeholder perspectives are integrated into strategic and operational plans.
Support the development and execution of broader communication and engagement strategies, ensuring that unbranded approaches are appropriately embedded.
Manage external vendors and partnerships supporting unbranded and community-based initiatives.
Contribute to internal alignment and communication plans, ensuring consistency and clarity across stakeholders.
Ensure all activitiescomply withinternal policies, ethicalstandardsand local regulatory requirements,maintaininga strictly non-promotional approach.
Core Competencies
Strong experience in stakeholder engagement and collaboration, ideallyinc
ludingnurses, NGOs, community organizations, patientgroupsand public health stakeholders.
Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing disease awareness initiatives, public health programs or patient-focused projects within Virology or other therapeutic areas.
Ability to translate external insights into strategy and execution plans.
Strong experience leading and implementing Screening and Linkage to Care (SLTC) projects, including initiatives focused on disease awareness, screening, testing,diagnosisand linkage to care.
Experience in HIV and/or viral hepatitis (HBV, HCV, HDV) is strongly preferred.
Experience with Screening and Linkage to Care (SLTC) initiatives, disease awareness programs, public healthinitiativesor comparable access-to-care projects in other therapeutic areas will also be considered highly valuable.
Proven ability to engage community partners, healthcareprovidersand other stakeholders to support improved patient outcomes and access to care.
Proven capability to manage complex projects involving multiple stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
Strong understanding of compliance and regulatory requirements within a highly regulated healthcare environment.
Strong knowledge of Virology, with HIVexpertiseconsideredparticularly important.
Demonstrates understanding of company values and ways of working.
May contribute to broader cross-functional initiatives and projects asrequired.
Strategic mindset combined with hands-on execution ability.
Requirements
Experience with community engagement, patient-centric initiatives, disease awareness, Screening and Linkage to Care (SLTC) programs, and cross-functional collaboration within the pharmaceutical sector in SwitzerlandLocal Swiss affiliate experienceFluent English and German skills are a must, French is a plus