Role Summary
Sr. Field Clinical Coordinator - Mid Atlantic
The Senior Field Clinical Coordinator uses BioMarin approved educational materials to educate patients on the safe and appropriate use of BioMarin marketed therapies. Sr-FCCs support Palynziq product initiation and ongoing therapy by collaborating closely with assigned clinics and the BioMarin account team. Sr-FCCs do not provide medical advice. Sr-FCCs are based out of their homes and support 50-60 PKU patients from participating clinics in a designated geographical region.
Responsibilities
- Works closely with assigned clinics, BioMarin field sales organization, and BioMarin RareConnections personnel to ensure timely initiation of BioMarin therapy and adherence-related activities for patients enrolled in BioMarin RareConnections
- Works collaboratively in an account team moving cases from referral to specialty pharmacy shipment to product start
- Conducts patient-level education with new patient starts including BioMarin product information (safety, efficacy, dosing, administration, storage), disease state awareness, injection training, and clinic specific protocols at their request
- Provides in-person support for self-administration of FDA-approved BioMarin marketed therapies as needed
- Utilizes motivational interviewing skills to empower patients to advocate for their own health needs
- Provides reminders for medication, clinic-prescribed labs, and clinic appointments at times convenient to patients
- Conducts ongoing patient-level education on disease and product administration technique to support safe and appropriate use of therapy
- Participates in direct to patient educational events to raise patient awareness around disease state and appropriate BioMarin therapies
Qualifications
- 2+ years of Pharmaceutical experience as a patient educator
- 4+ years of direct patient care experience in rare disease
- Education as an allied health care professional
- Bachelor’s degree in Allied Health preferred or work experience equivalent
- Successful background check
- Valid Driver’s license and driving record
Skills
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills
- Strong presentation skills
- Motivational interviewing
- Team collaboration and cross-functional coordination
- Adaptability and problem-solving
- Ability to travel up to 65% of the work week
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Allied Health or equivalent experience
Additional Requirements
- Territory includes Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky, and part of Illinois