Associate Director, Patient Engagement and Advocacy
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Summit Therapeutics Inc.Biopharmaceutical oncology
Location: Remote (US)Full-TimeDirector
Salary$169,000 — $198,000 USD
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Job Details
- Experience
- Minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience
- Required Skills
- Project ManagementMicrosoft OfficeStakeholder managementBudget management
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as public health, nursing, pharmacy, life sciences, social work, or a healthcare-related discipline.
- Advanced degree preferred.
- Minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience in patient advocacy, patient engagement, Medical Affairs, oncology, or related roles in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or healthcare industry.
- Experience supporting or leading patient engagement, advocacy, education, or external stakeholder programs in a cross-functional environment.
- Understanding of healthcare compliance requirements, patient advocacy engagement principles, and relevant pharmaceutical and biotechnology regulatory considerations.
- Strong project management, organizational, and stakeholder engagement skills; ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including translating complex scientific and clinical information into clear, patient-appropriate language.
- Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional, matrixed, fast-paced organization.
- Proficient user of standard Microsoft Office applications.
- Approximately 20–30% domestic and international travel may be required.
Responsibilities
- Support the development and execution of pre-, peri-, and post-launch patient engagement and advocacy strategies for ivonescimab.
- Assess patient engagement and education needs and support programs, resources, and external partnerships to address identified gaps.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate patient insights into clinical development, Medical Affairs, and commercialization planning.
- Engage patient advocacy organizations, clinical experts, and other external stakeholders to understand patient and caregiver needs and opportunities for collaboration.
- Support patient-friendly communication of scientific and clinical information through development and review of educational materials.
- Monitor patient advocacy trends, oncology engagement practices, and external stakeholder needs to improve programs.
- Support patient advocacy activities at medical congresses, advisory boards, educational programs, and other Medical Affairs initiatives.
- Partner with internal teams and external vendors to manage timelines, budgets, documentation, compliance reviews, and deliverables.
- Develop metrics, status updates, and insights summaries for Medical Affairs leadership.
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