Associate Director, Neuromuscular, US Patient Advocacy
novartisSavannah (GA)
Associate Director, Neuromuscular, US Patient Advocacy
Posted 2 days ago
novartisSavannah (GA)
SENIORITY
Manager
About the role
Overview:
In this role you build and sustain strategic partnerships with neuromuscular patient groups to uncover unmet needs and guide business decisions. You will educate and mobilize patients to access optimal care while shaping the patient voice across stakeholders, including clinicians, policymakers and payers. You will develop AI-enabled education resources and ensure insights inform launches and growth. This position supports cross-functional collaboration and regulatory awareness, with a focus on reducing barriers and improving patient outcomes. You'll join a mission-driven team in East Hanover, with remote possibilities and a strong commitment to patient-centric impact. Compensation / Benefitshealth, life and disability benefits 401(k) with company contribution and matchperformance-based cash incentiveeligibility for annual equity awardsgenerous time off package
Responsibilities:
- Build long-term, trust-based relationships with neuromuscular patient organizations to advance shared priorities
- Identify key patient groups for strategic collaborations to educate and mobilize patients
- Execute integrated advocacy strategies aligned with business objectives based on patient insights
- Ensure patient insights inform launches and growth, shared with cross-functional partners
- Monitor environmental and policy issues to shape the operating environment
- Develop AI-enabled educational programs addressing unmet needs and business goals
- Track performance and ensure compliant, best-in-class outcomes
- Manage budgets and maximize ROI from agency partners
Key requirements:
- Bachelor's degree 8+ years in patient advocacy or related healthcare/pharma background; neuromuscular/rare diseases preferred 1-2 years in an industry patient advocacy role
- Proven ability to build trust with patient organizations and stakeholders
- Commercial launch experience
- Experience developing and implementing integrated plans against business priorities
- Ability to influence and navigate complexity
- Experience managing agency partners and budgets
- Crisis and issues management
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- People and relationship-building skills
- Influence across diverse cross-functional teamsAI-enabled educational program development
- Budget management and vendor oversight
- Strategic communications and corporate communications
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