Patient Engagement & Advocacy Contractor

Job Title: Patient Engagement & Advocacy Contractor Job Number: 37562 Location: ,NJ Job Description In this role you will lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and closing of projects focused on patient engagement, education, outreach, and cross‑functional information flow. The ideal candidate would have a hybrid arrangement at the NJ facility. This is a 1-year contract, 40 hours/week. Responsibilities Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and closing of projects focused on patient engagement, education, outreach, and cross‑functional information flow. Design and implement US operational protocols to enhance patient engagement processes, support advocacy activities, and strengthen information and insight management practices, including CRM and other insights. Work collaboratively with internal teams, patients, advocacy groups, and external partners to define project scopes, timelines, deliverables, and information requirements that align with patient and business needs. Track project progress, evaluate risks, and proactively resolve challenges to support successful project outcomes. Manage budgets, resources, schedules, and documentation for patient engagement projects, programs and advocacy campaigns. Oversee the organization, maintenance, and governance of key team information, including project documentation, content review workflows, stakeholder records, and reporting materials. Prepare insightful reports and presentations reflecting operational, project, and information management performance in patient engagement and advocacy. Engage in a collaborative culture focused on continuous improvement, operational excellence, and patient‑centered values. Required Skills Bachelor’s degree in Health Administration, Public Health, Business, Information Management, or a related field. Demonstrated experience in operations, project management, and information management within healthcare, pharma, biotech, or related sectors. Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills with a passion for patient engagement and advocacy. Proficiency in project management and document/information management tools relevant to healthcare or advocacy settings, including Veeva, CRM, Promomats, MLR, grants portals, and budget tracking systems. Ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain accurate documentation, and adapt to the dynamic needs of a team that is heavily engaged cross‑functionally. Preferred Skills Certification in project management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2). Experience with community engagement, health literacy, or patient empowerment strategies. Familiarity with process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) applied in healthcare or advocacy environments. Understanding of information governance, document control, or content lifecycle management best practices. Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and stakeholder relationship‑building abilities. Hourly rate: $95-105/hour #J-18808-Ljbffr The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center