VP, Global Patient Advocacy

BioSpace; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotechnology company in Waltham, MA is seeking a Vice President, Global Patient Advocacy to develop and manage patient engagement and advocacy initiatives. This role requires at least 10 years of experience in patient advocacy, particularly in neuromuscular disorders. The candidate will work cross-functionally and cultivate partnerships to support corporate goals. Competitive compensation is offered, and remote work is not available.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in patient advocacy.
• Expert understanding of the patient community in neuromuscular disorders.
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Define the strategic plan for patient advocacy.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to drive objectives.
• Lead programs to educate patients and PAOs.

Skills

Patient Advocacy Strategy

Leadership

Cross-functional Collaboration

Communication Skills

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences

Job description

Overview

Dyne Therapeutics is focused on delivering functional improvement for people living with genetically driven neuromuscular diseases. We are developing therapeutics that target muscle and the central nervous system (CNS) to address the root cause of disease. The company is advancing clinical programs for myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) and Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), and preclinical programs for facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) and Pompe disease. At Dyne, we are on a mission to deliver functional improvement for individuals, families and communities. Learn more https://www.dyne-tx.com/, and follow us on X, LinkedIn and Facebook.

This role is based in Waltham, MA without the possibility of being a remote role.

The Vice President, Global Patient Advocacy is an experienced and hands-on leader who defines the strategy for and manages all patient engagement, communications and programs. This individual is a member of the Corporate and Patient Affairs (C&PA) team where they contribute to overarching Dyne objectives and plans by developing and implementing global and regional advocacy strategies and initiatives.

This role collaborates cross-functionally to cultivate and advance strategic partnerships with key stakeholders, including regional, national and global patient advocacy organizations (PAOs), policy stakeholders, healthcare professionals and medical organizations to drive shared objectives with patient communities and to support Dyne corporate and program goals. The VP, Global Patient Advocacy is the primary Dyne contact and relationship manager for PAOs and patients/families, and leads on coordination when other functions interface with these stakeholders.

In addition to the C&PA team, this role is expected to contribute to enterprise-wide thinking and projects with key cross-functional partners including Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Legal, Compliance, Commercial, and Research.

Responsibilities

• Define the strategic plan for and holistic company philosophy on patient advocacy
  • Strategic plan should identify and drive corporate and program goals which are aligned with the shared goals of PAOs, individuals living with neuromuscular diseases and their families and caregivers
  • Tactics within the plan may include but are not limited to webinars, educational programs, disease awareness initiatives, advisory boards, patient speaker engagement, clinical trial awareness, and policy advocacy, as well budget and metrics
• Ensure systematic inclusion of patient and caregiver perspectives at corporate and program levels, including into policy and access initiatives and clinical trial designs
• Lead cross-functional teams that develop programs, communications and collateral to educate patient/family and PAO audiences on Dyne programs
• Support PAOs with regulatory bodies and payors to reinforce innovation and access
• Identify, establish and ensure that the infrastructure, resources and processes are in place to execute the overall patient advocacy and engagement strategy
  • Databases and related tracking tools for all Dyne PAO engagements
  • Management, tracking and assessment of all engagements, key actions and insights obtained from interactions between Dyne and PAOs and individuals
• Lead Dyne’s cross-functional grants and sponsorships committee, plan and process with support from the C&PA operations manager
  • Manage intake, review and approval of PAO-related conference sponsorship and program support grant requests
• Own compliant individual patient engagement
  • Develop and secure approval for patient facing responses to inquiries received from patient communities regarding Dyne’s clinical trials, drug development programs and other related topics
  • Track all patient channels (email boxes, Facebook and other social media chat functions, etc.) and provide prompt and thoughtful responses
  • Develop and maintain policies and procedures for patient engagement
• Drive presence at PAO events and meetings and share takeaways
• Lead the organization and execution of internal employee events involving and/or supporting patients and PAOs (i.e., patient speakers, Rare Disease Day, etc.)
• Contribute to insight generation and implications with cross-functional partners
• Serve as Dyne’s subject matter expert on patient-centric industry and advocacy practices and trends, and provide perspectives and education to senior leadership
• Define and manage budget to deliver on pre-specified metrics
• Understand and abide by all relevant compliance regulations

Education And Skills Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in life science-related discipline preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in patient advocacy, including in a clinical-stage biotechnology company
• Expert understanding of the patient community, preferably with experience in neuromuscular disorders and/or rare disease
• Deep understanding of patient advocacy codes of conduct, regulations and guidelines across geographies
• Experience working on global cross-functional teams across development phases from discovery through commercialization
• Compelling leadership style with a willingness to be hands-on and – initially as an advocacy team of one
• Experience building and managing teams
• Ability to work independently with strong organizational, prioritization and analytical skills
• Strong cross-functional partner
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Vendor, project and budget management experience
• Ability to influence without authority at all levels of the organization
• Ability to travel in the U.S. and outside of the U.S. on a regular basis, approximately 25-30% of time, often over weekends

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principles functions for this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance workload.

This description is not intended to be constructed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements for the position. This position may change or assume additional duties at any time. The employee may be requested to perform different or additional duties as assigned. All Employees are expected to adhere to all company policies and act as a role model for company values.

Dyne Therapeutics is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.