Executive Director, Patient Services

Job Title:Executive Director, Patient ServicesLocation:Remote/HybridPosition type:FLSA:Full timeExemptDepartment:Market Access Strive to Bring a Profound Difference to our PatientsAt Avidity Biosciences, we are passionate about the impact of every employee in realizing our vision of improving people’s lives by delivering a new class of RNA therapeutics. Avidity is revolutionizing the field of RNA with its proprietary AOCs, which are designed to combine the specificity of monoclonal antibodies with the precision of oligonucleotide therapies to address targets and diseases previously unreachable with existing RNA therapies. If you are a committed, solution-oriented thinker, join us in making a difference and become part of our growing culture that is integrated, collaborative, agile and focused on the needs of patients. Avidity Biosciences, Inc.'s mission is to profoundly improve people's lives by delivering a new class of RNA therapeutics - Antibody Oligonucleotide Conjugates (AOCs™). Utilizing its proprietary AOC platform, Avidity demonstrated the first-ever successful targeted delivery of RNA into muscle and is leading the field with clinical development programs for three rare muscle diseases: myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1), Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD). Avidity is broadening the reach of AOCs with its advancing and expanding pipeline, including programs in cardiology and immunology through internal discovery efforts and key partnerships. Avidity is headquartered in San Diego, CA. For more information about our AOC platform, clinical development pipeline, and people, please visit www.aviditybiosciences.com and engage with us on LinkedIn and Twitter. The OpportunityWe are seeking a dynamic and strategic Executive Director of Patient Services to build and develop an industry-leading patient services organization. This executive role will report to the Head of Market Access and will oversee the strategy and execution of this critical capacity. The Executive Director will be a part of the US Market Access leadership team and will work cross-functionally with other team members including Sales, Marketing, Advocacy, Compliance, and all Market Access functions. What You Will Contribute

• Lead the development and execution of patient services strategies that support the successful launch and ongoing management of all Avidity products.
• Work cross-functionally to build state of the art patient service case management systems
• Create branding for Avidity Patient Services
• Build internal high-touch patient services programs designed to support each rare disease population.
• Oversee the ongoing development of patient financial support programs.
• Partner and integrate new technologies and digital services to enhance program objectives.
• Develop and monitor KPIs to enhance external stakeholder satisfaction, business efficiency and effectiveness and inform decision-making to optimize patient service offerings.
• Partner closely with cross-functional teams and field leadership to drive clear and consistent communication for patients, caregivers, HCPs, payors, and all field teams.
  
  
  

What We Seek

• 18+ years of biopharma commercial experience with 8+ years of experience in a management or leadership role.
• Advanced degree in life sciences, healthcare management, or a related field; MBA or equivalent experience is highly desirable.
• Experience building Patient Services programs for launch with heavy focus on rare disease.
• Proven track record working in highly matrixed organizations.
• Exceptional leadership and team management skills.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and industry standards related to patient services.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and inspire diverse stakeholders.
• Analytical mindset with experience in utilizing data to drive decision-making and program improvements.
  
  
  

What We Will Provide To You

• The base salary range for this role is $296,400 - $327,600. The final compensation will be commensurate with such factors as relevant experience, skillset, internal equity and market factors.
• Avidity offers competitive compensation and benefits which includes the opportunity for annual and spot bonuses, stock options and RSUs, as well as a 401(k) with an employer match. In addition, the comprehensive wellness program includes coverage for medical, dental, vision, and LTD, and four weeks of time off.
• A commitment to learning and development which includes a variety of programming internally developed by and for Avidity employees, opportunities for job-specific training offered by industry, and an education reimbursement program.