Senior Manager, Patient Affairs

 

How will your role help us transform hope into reality?

As Senior Manager, Patient Affairs, you will play a key role in delivering Blueprint’s patient engagement efforts in systemic mastocytosis (SM) and related mast cell diseases. Working closely with cross-functional partners and external advocacy groups, you will help implement core programs and support the successful execution of non-promotional initiatives aligned with U.S. launch goals.

This role focuses on translating strategy into action—managing initiatives that elevate disease awareness, strengthen community relationships, and ensure the patient voice is reflected across internal and external engagements.

Success requires strong project management, cross-functional coordination, and an ability to work at both the tactical and strategic interface of advocacy and internal execution. You will serve as a critical conduit between external advocacy partners and internal teams, translating insights into action and ensuring our initiatives remain grounded in the real-world experiences of the patients we serve.

From guidng our Colors of SM campaign, to managing corporate funding governance, to ensuring compliant, strategic patient engagement, you will be a central force in convening for purpose with tangible, measurable progress for the communities we serve.

Compliance and regulatory adherence are crucial aspects of this opportunity. The Senior Manager will articulate business rationale and ensure compliance with the U.S. and International Promotional Review Board (PRB), collaborating with legal and compliance teams to develop and implement relevant policies and procedures.   

 

What will you do?

Strategic Program Execution

• Lead, manage, and support Blueprint’s key Patient Affairs initiatives, such as the Colors of SM campaign, as directed in collaboration with advocacy groups and internal stakeholders.
• Help ensure alignment across Patient Affairs activities and broader enterprise objectives by supporting workstreams in disease awareness, patient education, and support programming.
• Develop advocacy landscape assessments that identify key stakeholders, trends, and opportunities for engagement.
• Represent Blueprint Medicines at external events, such as patient advocacy meetings, advisory boards, industry meetings, and events.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Corporate Communications, and others, to ensure continued incorporation of community insights into strategy and decision-making.

 Operational & Project Management

• Provide project management for key initiatives across U.S. and international efforts, including timelines, budget tracking, and status reporting.
• Support the development of community-facing materials, including newsletters, handouts, and videos.
• Develop and track key metrics to assess the impact and effectiveness of advocacy initiatives.
• Optimize use of resources to ensure efficient and timely delivery of programs that drive measurable community benefit.

Corporate Funding Stewardship

• Manage Blueprint’s corporate funding portal, review committee operations, and associated processes.
• Partner with legal, compliance, and vendors to ensure requests are reviewed in a timely, compliant, and consistent manner.
• Oversee tracking, documentation, and reporting of funding activities to maintain transparency and accountability.

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure all patient engagement and advocacy initiatives comply with U.S. and international regulations and internal policies.
• Partner with Compliance and Legal on PRB submissions, contracts, and policy development relevant to Patient Affairs programming.
• Provide business rationale and documentation for patient engagements, funding, and collaborative programs.

Internal Collaboration

• Work closely with the Senior Director of patient experience and community engagement to integrate patient perspectives into planning and execution.
• Support internal teams with best practices for engaging advocacy partners and understanding patient community needs.
• Support the delivery of internal education and culture-building efforts that elevate awareness of the patient experience.

External Engagement & Representation

• Develop and maintain trusted relationships with patient advocacy organizations, community leaders, and professional groups.
• Represent the Patient Affairs team at advocacy forums, conferences, an