Barbara Haake
About Barbara Haake
Barbara Haake is the Associate Director of Patient Advocacy at Novocure, with over 20 years of experience in patient advocacy and relations.
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Barbara Haake is the Associate Director Patient Advocacy at Novocure. She began this role in April 2019 and is based in Root, Kanton Luzern, Schweiz.
Current Position at Novocure
Barbara Haake is currently serving as the Associate Director Patient Advocacy at Novocure. In this role since April 2019, she focuses on engaging with patients and supporting advocacy initiatives. Based in Root, Kanton Luzern, Schweiz, she leverages her extensive experience in patient relations and health communication.
Previous Experience at vfa
Barbara Haake worked at vfa - Die forschenden Pharma-Unternehmen as the Manager of Patient Relations/Cooperation with Patient Organisations from 2008 to 2019. During her 11-year tenure in Berlin, she developed and managed relations with various patient organizations, enhancing the company's engagement and partnerships in the pharmaceuticals sector.
Experience at AOK Die Gesundheitskasse
From 2001 to 2008, Barbara Haake served as the Koordinatorin Patienten und Selbsthilfe at AOK Die Gesundheitskasse in Hessen. Over her seven years there, she coordinated efforts with patient self-help groups, contributing significantly to patient advocacy and support within the healthcare system.
Education and Expertise
Barbara Haake has a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) in Health Communication from Universität Bielefeld, where she studied from 1998 to 2003. Additionally, she holds a Diplom in Oecotrophologie from Justus-Liebig-Universität Giessen, completed from 1976 to 1981. Her academic background in health communication and nutrition science underpins her expertise in patient advocacy.
Professional Background
With over 20 years of experience in patient advocacy and relations, Barbara Haake has a strong background in health communication and nutrition science. Her career includes significant roles at AOK Die Gesundheitskasse, vfa - Die forschenden Pharma-Unternehmen, and currently at Novocure. She has worked extensively with patient organizations and self-help groups, primarily in Berlin prior to her current role.