Manager, Patient advocacy Liason (Northeast)

EPM Scientific; Boston (OH); Remote; USD 126,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commercial-Stage Rare Disease Biopharmaceutical Company is seeking a Patient Advocacy Manager (East Region). This remote role focuses on building relationships with patient advocacy organizations, caregivers, and patient communities across the East region.

You will partner with Medical Affairs, Commercial, Market Access, and Patient Services to inform strategy and patient engagement efforts. You will serve as the voice of the patient internally, supporting disease education initiatives,

Qualifications

• 3+ years of patient advocacy or related experience.
• Direct experience with patient advocacy organizations.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel within assigned geography.

Responsibilities

• Advocacy & relationship management with regional and national patient groups.
• Develop and maintain engagement plans with patient communities and caregivers.
• Act as a liaison between advocacy stakeholders and internal teams.
• Support education initiatives and patient ambassador programs.

Skills

Relationship-building

Patient advocacy

Communication

Travel readiness

Job description

Company: Commercial-Stage Rare Disease Biopharmaceutical Company

Title: Patient Advocacy Manager (East Region) Location: Remote (East Coast) Compensation: $126K-$164K Base + 15% Bonus + LTI Travel: Field-Based

Company Overview

I'm working on a Patient Advocacy Manager opportunity with a rapidly growing commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on rare neurological diseases.

The organization is continuing to invest in its patient advocacy infrastructure and is adding multiple field-based professionals across the U.S. to strengthen relationships with patients, caregivers, advocacy organizations, and the broader rare disease community.

This role offers the opportunity to play a highly visible part in patient engagement strategy while partnering cross-functionally with Medical Affairs, Commercial, Market Access, and Patient Services teams.

Job Overview

The Patient Advocacy Manager will serve as a strategic field-based partner responsible for building and maintaining relationships with patient advocacy organizations, caregivers, patient communities, and key stakeholders across the region.

As an individual contributor, this person will represent the voice of the patient internally while supporting disease education initiatives, patient ambassador programs, advocacy partnerships, and insight generation activities.

The role will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to ensure patient and caregiver perspectives help inform organizational priorities and community engagement strategies.

Responsibilities

Advocacy & Relationship Management

• Develop and maintain relationships with regional and national patient advocacy organizations.
• Foster meaningful engagement with patients, caregivers, and community leaders.
• Serve as a trusted point of contact for advocacy stakeholders throughout the region.
• Develop strategic engagement plans aligned with organizational priorities.

Patient Community Engagement

• Support patient ambassador and community engagement programs.
• Participate in advocacy meetings, educational events, and community initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen patient and caregiver support efforts.
• Facilitate meaningful dialogue between advocacy communities and internal teams.

Required Background

• 3+ years of patient advocacy, patient engagement, advocacy relations, community engagement, or related experience.
• Experience working directly with patient advocacy organizations and community stakeholders.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• Ability to operate independently within a field-based role.
• Willingness to travel throughout assigned geography.