Associate Director, Medical Affairs Operations & Patient Advocacy

Job Description

Terns Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing a

portfolio of small-molecule product candidates to address serious diseases, including oncology,

obesity, and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). Terns’ programs are based on mechanisms

of action that have achieved proof-of-concept in clinical trials in indications with large unmet

needs. Headquartered in Foster City, CA, Terns combines extensive research and development

experience in drug development with a capital-efficient drug discovery and clinical development

model to advance its growing pipeline of medicines.

We have an exciting opportunity within Medical Affairs for an Associate Director, Medical Affairs

Operations & Patient Advocacy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The candidate will work in partnership with the Director, Medical Affairs and the Leadership

Team to manage relevant departmental operations and long-term advocacy relationships.

Proactively build and maintain relationships with patients, caregivers, and

advocates for people living with metabolic diseases and cancer around Terns’

pipeline products with majority of responsibilities focused on chronic myeloid

leukemia and other upcoming oncology programs

Serve as the lead relationship manager for Community/Patient Advocacy and

caregiver groups as well as other relevant external stakeholders

Work in association with cross-functional partners to coordinate the development

and implementation of a comprehensive patient advocacy and engagement

strategy, aligned with Medical Affairs objectives.

▪ Cross-functional partners will include but not be limited to: Public

Relations, Medical Affairs, Clinical Operations, Clinical Research,

Regulatory, Legal, and Business Development

Drive strategic coalition building among key advocacy partners to support

organizational capacity building for patient identification, screening, and linkage

to care

Identify and develop strategic alliances with Community/Advocacy organizations

and relevant stakeholders

Support bi-directional communication between Terns and Patient Advocacy

groups to understand and identify unmet needs and priorities

Develop internal and external communication strategies to drive visibility of

community advocates' priorities related to disease education and awareness.

Represent advocacy stakeholders' perspectives in the discovery, development,

and delivery of Terns therapeutic products.

Collaborate with Public Affairs, Corporate, and Employee Communications to

drive an external communications plan for community education and disease

awareness and clinical milestones

Participation in Therapeutic Area Cross-Functional teams as the Medical Affairs

expert

Managing the logistical support for Medical Affairs programs, including but not

limited to:

▪ R&D Post-Conference Debrief

▪ Congress Planning: Serve as the key point of contact

▪ Pre- and Post-Congress Training Coordination

Provide support for the following Medical Affairs systems and applications

▪ Learning Management System

▪ Medical Affairs website

Knowledge/Skills

Bachelors degree with 6 years of relevant experience or Masters degree with 3 years

of experience or Ph.D. or PharmD with 1 year of experience required.

Strong demonstrated excellence in developing/growing a functional area
Demonstrated success in influencing individuals, and groups outside the immediate

control

Success in managing highly complex multiple projects simultaneously
Experience in patient advocacy, community engagement, and issues management
Prior experience in communications or medical affairs is highly desired
Communicate and collaborate effectively with internal customers and crossfunctional teams
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to interact with senior management, academic experts and patient advocates

appropriately, with confidence and ease

A passion for engaging in public health and policy issues

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $160,000 - $190,000 + bonus + equity +

benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on

each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position

across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and

additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during

the hiring process.

NOTE: This position summary is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may be required to

perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Terns Pharmaceutical is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive

consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin,

protected veteran status, or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law

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