Associate Director, Patient Engagement and Advocacy
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Associate Director advancing patient engagement and advocacy for Summit Therapeutics’ investigational oncology drug ivonescimab. Supporting patient-centered programs across clinical development, Medical Affairs, and launch planning.
Responsibilities:
- Support development and execution of pre-, peri-, and post-launch patient engagement and advocacy strategies for ivonescimab
- Assess patient engagement and education needs and support development of programs, resources, and external partnerships
- Collaborate with Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Medical Affairs, Market Access, Commercial, Regulatory, Compliance, and Medical Communications
- Engage patient advocacy organizations, clinical experts, and external stakeholders to understand patient and caregiver needs and disease burden
- Support patient-friendly communication of scientific and clinical information and develop or review educational materials
- Monitor patient advocacy trends, oncology patient engagement best practices, and external stakeholder needs
- Support patient advocacy activities at medical congresses, advisory boards, educational programs, and Medical Affairs initiatives
- Manage project timelines, budgets, documentation, compliance reviews, and program deliverables with internal teams and external vendors
- Develop metrics, status updates, and insights summaries for Medical Affairs leadership
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as public health, nursing, pharmacy, life sciences, social work, or healthcare-related discipline required; advanced degree preferred
- Minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience in patient advocacy, patient engagement, Medical Affairs, oncology, or related roles within 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 regulatory considerations relevant to pharmaceutical and biotechnology organizations
- Strong project management, organizational, and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex scientific and clinical information into clear, patient-appropriate language
- Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional, matrixed, and fast-paced organization
- Proficient user of standard Microsoft Office applications
- High attention to detail, accuracy, confidentiality, and sound judgment when managing sensitive information and external stakeholder interactions
- Critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and ability to work independently while escalating issues appropriately
- Demonstrated ability to adapt to shifting priorities, manage time-sensitive deliverables, and operate in a collaborative environment
- Domestic and international travel may be required, approximately 20–30% of the time and as needed
- Experience in oncology and launch-stage organizations preferred
- Experience working with patient advocacy organizations, external vendors, healthcare professionals, academic institutions, and patient or caregiver communities preferred
- Experience managing budgets, timelines, vendor relationships, documentation, and compliance review processes preferred
- Experience with electronic document management systems, project management tools, and document review platforms desirable
Benefits:
- Potential bonus
- Stock
- Benefits and/or other applicable variable compensation
- Equal opportunity employer
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