Nordic & Baltic Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Healthcare Pathways & Diagnostics Manager

Placering
Stockholm
Job Description

The Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH) Healthcare Pathways & Diagnostics Manager (HPM) will play a key role within the Nordic & Baltic (NoBa) Cluster PAH Team, and you report to the NoBa Cluster Franchise Lead.
As the PAH Healthcare Pathways and Diagnostics Manager, you have a crucial role in advancing the field of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH) by developing and optimizing healthcare pathways and diagnostics to enable efficient and accurate diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of PAH patients in the NoBa Cluster. Your expertise contributes to improving patient outcomes, optimizing resource utilization, and driving excellence in PAH care. This position requires a deep understanding of PAH diagnostics, healthcare systems, and collaboration with diverse stakeholders.
You are dedicated to advancing PAH diagnostics, optimizing healthcare pathways, and improving patient outcomes, the objective of the role is to ensure all diagnosed PAH patients have sustainable access to our portfolio of treatments. The HPM will have a critical role in enabling pathway optimization to support the introduction of innovative PAH medicines, ensuring pathways are in place to enable rapid local uptake post national reimbursement and supporting and sharing relevant pathway or system improvement initiatives.
The key function of the role will be to build long-term trusted collaborative relationships and partnerships with customers and other relevant stakeholders to advance patient care delivery. A variety of strategies will be developed and implemented to build meaningful partnerships to achieve positive outcomes for our customers, and patients, by gaining a deep understanding of end-to-end pathways for PAH patients. The other key area of focus for this role will be diagnostics, seeking to expand Anti Pro – BNP testing across all key centers as well as focusing on improving echocardiography and RHC.
An ability to work effectively as part of a team and cross-functionally will be a critical aspect of this role. This leader will need to align focus with the overall PAH strategy. The Healthcare Pathways & Diagnostics Manager will also work closely with the PAH Key Account Managers and Medical Affairs, developing aligned and integrated plans and evolving a data-driven and analytical approach to initiatives. The Healthcare Pathways & Diagnostics Manager will also work closely with the broader PAH team and cross-functionally ensuring optimal focus and an aligned strategic approach.

Primary activities and Key Responsibilities
Pathway Development and Optimization

• Collaborate with healthcare professionals, including physicians, specialists, and multidisciplinary teams, to develop and refine evidence-based care pathways for PAH diagnosis, treatment initiation, monitoring, and disease management.
• Identify opportunities to streamline and optimize PAH care delivery processes, reducing time to diagnosis and improving patient access to appropriate treatments.
• Stay abreast of emerging research, guidelines, and best practices in PAH care, integrating new evidence into healthcare pathways.

Diagnostic Strategy and Implementation

• Work closely with the regional and global teams to implement anti pro BNP diagnostic tools, techniques, and technologies to ensure accurate and timely diagnosis of PAH.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including diagnostic companies and research institutions, to identify and implement innovative diagnostic solutions that enhance PAH diagnosis, risk stratification, and treatment response assessment.
• Develop educational programs and materials to promote awareness, appropriate testing, and improved time to diagnosis.
• Develop educational programs and resources to improve echocardiography assessment of PAH patients, with a focus on boosting RHC capacity in the country.

Stakeholder Collaboration and Education

• Work closely with the PAH Brand & Customer Manager to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with healthcare providers, diagnostic, Echocardiography, and RHC experts to ensure alignment and integration of diagnostic strategies.
• Provide education and training to healthcare professionals on the latest diagnostic advancements, pathways, and guidelines related to PAH.
• Collaborate with medical societies and professional associations to contribute to the development of PAH diagnostic guidelines and standards.

Data Analysis and Quality Improvement

• Analyze healthcare data, including diagnostic utilization rates, patient outcomes, and healthcare resource utilization, to identify opportunities for quality improvement and cost-efficiency.
• Collaborate with data analytics teams to develop metrics and dashboards for tracking and reporting on diagnostic performance and adherence to care pathways.
• Project Management and Leadership
• Be a key contributor to the SEE PAH cross-functional team focused on executing projects related to healthcare pathways and diagnostic initiatives.
• Develop project plans, set timelines, and allocate resources to ensure the successful implementation of projects.
• Provide leadership and guidance to team members, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
  

Required experience and skills:

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare, life sciences, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Extensive experience in the field of rare diseases
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to lead and coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a data-driven mindset for quality improvement initiatives.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders, including healthcare professionals, patient advocacy groups, and industry partners.
• Detail-oriented and well-organized, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools.
• Passion for improving patient care, outcomes, and healthcare delivery in the field of PAH.
• Availability to travel up to 50%

Nice to have's

• Experience in the field of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), including a deep understanding of PAH diagnostics and healthcare pathways.
• Strong knowledge of diagnostic tools, techniques, and technologies used in PAH diagnosis, risk stratification, and treatment response assessment.
• Familiarity with healthcare systems, protocols, and guidelines related to PAH care.

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

#LI-Nordics

Current Employees apply HERE

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Employee Status:
Regular

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:
Hybrid

Shift:

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Requisition ID:R283268