Director, Patient-Centric Drug Development & Innovation

Sarepta Therapeutics; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 186,000 - 232,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarepta Therapeutics is seeking a Director, Patient Focused Drug Development and Innovation to build patient-centered frameworks across disease areas. You will design collaborations to embed patient voices into R&D, regulatory, and clinical operations, influencing trial design and patient engagement strategies globally.

The role requires extensive patient advocacy experience, regulatory understanding, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams. Hybrid work from Sarepta facilities in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12+ years of patient advocacy experience in healthcare/biopharma.
• Rare disease experience preferred.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with ability to influence senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead strategic collaborations to ensure patient focused drug development across the pipeline.
• Embed patient voice into R&D decision-making and trial design.
• Develop and implement frameworks for patient input to trial design, recruitment and retention.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or related field

Job description

Sarepta Therapeutics is seeking a Director, Patient Focused Drug Development and Innovation to build patient-centered frameworks across disease areas. You will design collaborations to embed patient voices into R&D, regulatory, and clinical operations, influencing trial design and patient engagement strategies globally.

The role requires extensive patient advocacy experience, regulatory understanding, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams. Hybrid work from Sarepta facilities in the U.S.