Amber Haen

About Amber Haen

I am a strategic and dynamic professional with extensive experience leading cross-functional teams and aligning advocacy initiatives with broader organizational goals. My background includes significant expertise in administrative functions, having managed critical executive support tasks such as calendar coordination, event planning, and expense management for C-Suite executives. I have developed and implemented impactful advocacy strategies and educational programs that enhance patient understanding and provide essential support, contributing directly to organizational growth and patient-centered outcomes.Throughout my career, I have successfully managed large-scale communication operations and corporate communications, producing engaging content and leading advocacy campaigns that resonate with a wide range of stakeholders. I have a proven track record of collaborating with regulatory, medical, and commercial teams to ensure patient perspectives are integrated into organizational policies and practices, from clinical trial designs to market access strategies. This collaborative approach has been key in driving initiatives that prioritize patient needs and align with organizational objectives.

Experience

1. Senior Analyst, Patient Advocacy

   Amgen

   Oct 2023 — Present · Deerfield, IL, US

   I lead cross-functional teams to integrate advocacy initiatives with organizational goals, ensuring a patient-centric focus across research, development, clinical trials, and brand communications. I develop and deliver detailed advocacy reports to executive leadership, outlining program outcomes, stakeholder engagement, and patient impact assessments. I work closely with regulatory, medical, and commercial teams to ensure patient perspectives are incorporated into regulatory submissions, clinical trial designs, and market access strategies.By spearheading the formulation of a Patient Advocacy strategy, I have advanced business objectives and contributed to organizational growth. I co-created and launched educational initiatives and resources aimed at increasing awareness of specific disease areas and treatment options, helping patients make more informed healthcare decisions. Additionally, I established and managed a gout patient council that brought together patients, caregivers, and community partners, amplifying the patient voice across the organization and ensuring their perspectives are central to our efforts.

Education

• University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

  Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education

  2000 — 2005

Skills

• Editing
• Fundraising
• Research
• Event Planning
• Creative Writing
• Nonprofits
• Teaching
• Proofreading