[Skip to main content](#main-content) [ OpenNash ](https://opennash.com/) / [Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [ 01 Search jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/search/)[ 02 Companies](https://jobs.opennash.com/explore/)[ 03 Hiring report](https://jobs.opennash.com/reports/hiring/)[ 04 AI assistants](https://jobs.opennash.com/connect/)[ 05 How it works](https://jobs.opennash.com/methodology/) Biogen · Tokyo, Japan # Patient Advocacy Lead Tokyo, Japan Manager or lead Healthcare & Clinical Listed on Biogen’s official careers site. Posted October 21, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Biogen’s careers site →](https://biibhr.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/external/job/Tokyo-Japan/Patient-Advocacy-Lead_REQ24341-1) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Biogen](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/biogen-idec/) / Patient Advocacy Lead ## Job description ### Job Overview The Patient Advocacy Lead develops and executes Biogen Japan’s patient advocacy strategy. The role builds trusted, compliant relationships with patient organizations to understand patient and caregiver needs and bring their perspectives into relevant business and development decisions. The role leads patient advocacy programs and manages related partnerships, grants, sponsorships, and budgets in line with approved governance. It also represents Japan in regional and global patient advocacy forums and promotes a consistent patient-centered approach across functions. ### Key Responsibilities Patient Advocacy Strategy and Planning Develop and execute the Japan patient advocacy strategy and annual plan, aligned with patient needs and affiliate, regional, and global priorities, by capturing the needs in terms of development and commercial. Patient Organization Engagement Build trusted, transparent relationships with patient organizations, gather insights on patient and caregiver needs, and communicate relevant implications to internal cross-functional teams. Programs and External Initiatives Lead compliant patient programs, partnerships, grants, sponsorships, donations, events, and external vendors. Governance and Budget Management Manage budgets, documentation, transparency requirements, and internal guidance for compliant patient engagement. ### Minimum Experience Requirements: At least 7 years of relevant experience in patient advocacy in pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, healthcare, and public affairs Demonstrated strong external stakeholder engagement and cross-functional leadership experience. Patient advocacy, rare disease, neuroscience, specialty care, launch, development, or market access experience preferred. Business-level Japanese and English required. ### Knowledge & Skills Requirements Strong knowledge of patient advocacy and stakeholder engagement. Ability to translate patient insights into strategic recommendations. Strong project, budget, vendor, communication, and facilitation skills. Ability to influence across a matrix with sound judgment on compliance, privacy, transparency, and conflicts of interest. ### Minimum Education Requirements Bachelor’s degree required. Advanced degree in a relevant field preferred. ### Job Level Management Why Biogen? We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives. At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about Biogen. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 21, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 24, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 31, 2026 - Listed for: 10 days - Location: Tokyo, Japan[Apply on Biogen’s careers site →](https://biibhr.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/external/job/Tokyo-Japan/Patient-Advocacy-Lead_REQ24341-1) ## Hiring at Biogen - Open jobs: 275 - New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections - Tracked since: Jul 10, 2026 [All Biogen jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/biogen-idec/) · [Weekly hiring report](/reports/hiring/) ## More jobs at Biogen ### [Clinical Development Lead](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/biogen-idec/jobs/cef9215de8bbd9c7cb16/) Tokyo, Japan ### [Medical Science Liaison/Alzheimer's Disease Medical](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/biogen-idec/jobs/0b2d3b5f9bd8a332edb9/) Tokyo, Japan ### [Medical manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/biogen-idec/jobs/59f7fdfb1229600b4d33/) Tokyo, Japan ### [Senior Medical Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/biogen-idec/jobs/96a0ae1865870d94afbb/) Tokyo, Japan ### [Corporate Communications Lead](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/biogen-idec/jobs/9e17dfe8ccc5992a309b/) Tokyo, Japan ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Manager, Patient Advocacy_BioPharma](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/merck-kgaa-germany/jobs/40e9df0c42925e10c725/) Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany and its affiliates · Tokyo, Japan ### [Senior Specialist, Communications & Patient Advocacy](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/edwards-lifesciences/jobs/8f47ab1d6bf0aedd037d/) Edwards Lifesciences · China-Shanghai ### [Patient Advocacy Lead患者倡导负责人-北京或上海](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/pfizer/jobs/51d13991896695d8d272/) Pfizer ### [Director, Patient Advocacy, Europe,](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/beone-medicines/jobs/ac0ef515be1b43b798cb/) BeOne Medicines ### [Associate Director, Neuromuscular, US Patient Advocacy](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/novartis/jobs/734cf1d110c588f55009/) Novartis OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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