Associate Director, Patient Engagement, GDNF

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

📋 Description

• Design and execute a strategy for external engagement related to our PD and MSA programs.

• Oversee patient advocacy efforts and external engagement initiatives.

• Identify, nurture, and build trust-based relationships with patient advocacy groups and essential patient/caregiver organizations.

• Engage in and support events, workshops, and conferences organized by patient organizations.

• Create and manage a quarterly community newsletter (AAVengers) for our community.

• Report on progress, metrics, and milestone updates for PD/MSA to leadership, R&D collaborators, and others.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, healthcare, public health, or a related discipline.

• A minimum of 8 years of experience in patient advocacy/engagement or similar roles within the biotechnology and pharmaceutical healthcare sectors.

• Background in Neurology and/or Parkinson’s Disease.

• Knowledge of the drug development process.

• Proficient in conveying complex scientific ideas to varied audiences.

• Demonstrated ability to convert patient insights into actionable contributions for clinical development.

• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunity for secondment.

• Chance to expand experience and knowledge.

• A culture that values Patients as Partners.