CAR-T Cell Therapy Coordinator

Job title:

CAR-T Cell Therapy Coordinator

Company

Johnson & Johnson

Job description

Overall purpose of the roleThe CAR-T Cell Therapy Coordinator (CTC) is responsible for facilitating the patient and the cell journey and ensuring they are synchronised. He/she is the main point of contact for the cell laboratory personal in treatment centres, which are critical stakeholder in the CAR-T journey. The CTC provides day to day support and case management to ensure smooth service delivery and facilitate cell logistics and a best-in-class customer experience through the CAR-T process.Role description

• As member of the local CAR-T medical team, to make the link between commercial operations and medical affairs
• To support certified CAR-T sites on a patient-level, acting as the main point of contact for the cell therapy nurses and other relevant stakeholders (apheresis team, pharmacist, treating physician etc.)
• To facilitate the patient and the cell journey and ensure they are synchronised
• To provide day to day support and case management to ensure smooth service delivery and facilitate cell logistics
• To support the onboarding of the treatment site and relevant stakeholders on the order management IT platform
• To address special situations by routing to appropriate Janssen stakeholders
• Contributes to the Medical Leadership Team (MALTA) & Country Value Team (CVT) by sharing medical & operational CAR-T knowledge and insights from the field with the cross-functional team and herewith contributing to achieving aligned goals

Job responsibilities – Main activities / tasks1. Local Medical Affairs team membership
– Act as a local CAR-T expert on CAR-T operations and logistics
– Direct any special situations to relevant local and regional stakeholders
– Ensure strong coordination with other MAF functions2. Support to treatment centers for case management
– Supports the onboarding of the treatment site on the order management IT platform, ensuring the right stakeholders get the right information
– Collaborates with site stakeholders, especially nurse coordinator, apheresis team and pharmacist to coordinate all CAR-T related operations
– Supports patient enrolment by verifying completeness of information
– Assists the process from ordering, cell processing, cell transportation and delivery
– Collaborates with internal stakeholders to solve issues in ordering or manufacturing according to company policies
– Supports rescheduling and cancellations when needed
– Proactively communicates with sites, leveraging the IT platform, and addresses sites’ queries3. Enable synchronisation of patient and cell journey
– Proactively checks and facilitates order processing by collaborating with Janssen stakeholders (Supply Chain, CAR-T centre of excellence, Customer service, CTAL)
– Coordinates cell pickup and delivery in collaboration with Supply Chain and based on site preferences
– Communicate frequently on cells status location and timelines
– Acts as primary point of contact with nurses for optimizing patient experience, e.g. provides patient materials as needed
– Liaises with Patient Engagement functions and supports local patient support programs where applicable
– Shares best practices on patient care coordination4. Ensure positive customer experience
– Understands and adapts to customer preferences on ways of working such as mode and frequency of communication
– Collects and communicates issues / requests received from customer, coordinates triaging and resolution of issues related to day-to-day site operations, IT platform, patient journey or others
– Along with the CTAL, serve as point of contact for site for any logistics or operational issues and bring in additional resources until issue is resolved
– Organizes and provides (virtual) training for nurses on any relevant topic requested5. Ensure operational performance and fulfilment of obligations
– Understands key supply chain processes, such as SC planning, delivery and enablement
– Confirms labelling and documentation requirements
– Coordinates with the CTAL and CAR-T EMEA COE to communicate site demands regarding manufacturing slot availability
– Ensures right information and support is provided for adverse event reporting
– Provide insights to COE lead and V2V lead into CAR-T operations to enable continuous improvement initiatives to cell collection and processing processAccountabilities
– Be up to date with technical, medical and compliance-related training on CAR-T and myeloma
– Act in full compliance with relevant local and regional regulations and SOPs, in particular:
o Data privacy
o HCBI / promotional rules
o ATMP regulations
o Company SOPs
o PV– Be ready to support any audit or inspection from local health authorities
– Support patient treatment by providing guidance and coordination with Janssen operations, verifying completeness and documentation of information, and addressing any unusual request by routing to local or regional stakeholders as needed
– Strong collaboration with local Cell Therapy Account Lead (CTAL)
– Collaborates within Janssen with:
o local medical, commercial, supply chain teams
o local Cell Therapy Account Lead
o local legal and healthcare compliance
o EMEA Centre of excellence, supply chain, quality, cell therapy operations
o Local Patient Engagement lead /functions
– Support to hospital sites:
o Primary contact: Nurse coordinator, apheresis & cell lab team, pharmacist
o Secondary contacts: CAR-T physician, CAR-T team, IT, hospital managerFull compliance with J&J Credo and HCBI principles to preserve trust and reputation towards HCP and patients using the products- Scientific degree: Medical Doctor, Pharmaceutical or Natural Science University degree (with MD/PhD being an additional asset)
– Minimum 3-5 years of prior experience in customer facing role, ideally in a hospital (e.g., patient care coordination) or working with hospitals (e.g. customer service or local trial management)
– Experience working with multiple internal stakeholders
– Experience working in a transplant unit is a plus
– Cell therapy experience is a plus
– Supply chain experience is a plus
– Language: German (fluent), English (fluent), French is a plus
– E2E thinking and business acumen
– Service orientation
– Effective collaboration and strong networking skills
– Effective communicator with strong influencing skills
– Ability to navigate complex settings that involve multiple stakeholders
– High learning agility and open mindset for change – ability to act to “make things happen” while operate within agreed frame
– Detail-oriented in managing process
– Understanding of data privacy and pharma compliance rules
– Awareness of, and adherence to, Johnson & Johnson Credo values, policies and SOPs
– Proven ability to establish and cultivate key relationships
– Proven ability to manage complex settings that involve multiple stakeholders and the ability to interact with medical and administrative officials

• Guided by Our Credo: Work within a culture that prioritizes ethical decision-making and respect for all, rooted in our enduring company values.
• Make an Impact: Collaborate globally to tackle the world’s toughest healthcare challenges.
• Join the world’s largest healthcare company: Expand your horizons across two dynamic sectors-Innovative Medicines and MedTech-within a global leader based in Zug, conveniently located next to the station.
• Empower Your Growth: Enhance your professional and personal development with our diverse programs and initiatives.
• Be, feel and do your best: Benefit from comprehensive support that reflects our Credo values, with innovative health, wellness, and financial benefits. Enjoy a flexible hybrid work policy and top-tier facilities, including a state-of-the-art gym and premium cafeteria, to help you thrive.

Expected salary

Location

Zoug

Job date

Sat, 16 Nov 2024 23:20:36 GMT

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