Associate Director, Patient Engagement and Advocacy

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Assist in the development and implementation of patient engagement and advocacy strategies before, during, and after the launch of ivonescimab.

• Evaluate the needs for patient engagement and education, and aid in creating programs, resources, and external collaborations.

• Work in partnership with Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Medical Affairs, Market Access, Commercial, Regulatory, Compliance, and Medical Communications.

• Engage with patient advocacy groups, clinical specialists, and external stakeholders to gain insights into the needs of patients and caregivers, as well as the challenges they face.

• Facilitate clear communication of scientific and clinical data to patients and develop or assess educational materials.

• Keep track of trends in patient advocacy, best practices for oncology patient engagement, and the needs of external stakeholders.

• Assist in patient advocacy initiatives at medical conferences, advisory panels, educational programs, and Medical Affairs efforts.

• Oversee project timelines, budgets, documentation, compliance evaluations, and program outcomes in collaboration with internal teams and external partners.

• Create metrics, status reports, and insights summaries for Medical Affairs leadership.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as public health, nursing, pharmacy, life sciences, social work, or a healthcare-related discipline is required; an advanced degree is preferred.

• A minimum of 5+ years of pertinent experience in patient advocacy, patient engagement, Medical Affairs, oncology, or related positions within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or healthcare sectors.

• Experience in supporting or leading patient engagement, advocacy, education, or external stakeholder initiatives in a cross-functional setting.

• Familiarity with healthcare compliance standards, principles of patient advocacy engagement, and regulatory factors pertinent to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies.

• Strong skills in project management, organization, and stakeholder engagement, with the capability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex scientific and clinical concepts in a manner that is accessible to patients.

• Competence in functioning effectively within a cross-functional, matrixed, and rapid-paced environment.

• Proficient in using standard Microsoft Office applications.

• High level of attention to detail, accuracy, confidentiality, and sound judgment while managing sensitive information and interactions with external stakeholders.

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, with the capability to work independently while appropriately escalating issues as necessary.

• Proven adaptability to changing priorities, management of time-sensitive deliverables, and collaboration within a team-oriented environment.

• Domestic and international travel may be necessary, approximately 20–30% of the time and as required.

• Preference for candidates with experience in oncology and launch-stage organizations.

• Preference for individuals with a background in working with patient advocacy groups, external vendors, healthcare professionals, academic institutions, and patient or caregiver communities.

• Preference for candidates with experience in managing budgets, timelines, vendor relations, documentation, and compliance review processes.

• Experience with electronic document management systems, project management tools, and document review platforms is desirable.

🏝️ Benefits

• Potential bonus.

• Stock options.

• Additional benefits and/or applicable variable compensation.

• Equal opportunity employer.