Director, Patient Advocacy and Engagement

February 26

🏖️ New Jersey – Remote

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Ascendis Pharma

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Ascendis Pharma is a pharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapies to address unmet medical needs, particularly in the areas of endocrinology and oncology. The company utilizes its proprietary TransCon technology platform to develop best-in-class therapies, with a strong emphasis on patient care, scientific innovation, and sustainability. Ascendis Pharma's pipeline includes TransCon PTH and TransCon CNP for endocrinology rare diseases, as well as oncology candidates such as TransCon TLR7/8 Agonist. Committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients, caregivers, physicians, and employees, Ascendis Pharma is guided by its core values and driven by its mission to impact patient lives worldwide.

Endocrinology • Oncology • Drug Development • Innovation • Globalization

501 - 1000 employees

Founded 2006

🧬 Biotechnology

💊 Pharmaceuticals

⚕️ Healthcare Insurance

📋 Description

• Ascendis Pharma is a dynamic, fast-growing global biopharmaceutical company with locations in Denmark, Europe, and the United States. • We're advancing programs in Endocrinology Rare Disease and Oncology. • The Director of Patient Advocacy & Engagement leads patient advocacy and engagement initiatives across the US. • Building strategic relationships and communicating the potential of the company’s clinical programs and technology in relevant patient, caregiver, and advocacy communities. • Facilitate external dialogs and partnerships that further mutual interests. • Work closely with in-house Clinical, Development, Communications, Commercial and other teams to develop programs that align with and advance the company’s values and objectives. • Nurture Ascendis Pharma’s patient-centric culture and sense of urgency to address patient needs. • Ensure that patient community insights are infused into the company’s day-to-day operations and decision-making. • Provide the vision needed to expand advocacy and engagement activities in the US as the company advances its pipeline, launches new products, and broadens its geographic reach and therapeutic areas of focus.

🎯 Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of experience in strategic patient advocacy in the pharma/biotech industry; 15 years preferred. • Successful track record working with patient and umbrella organizations in the highly regulated pharmaceutical environments, especially the U.S. • Experience partnering with Government Affairs to develop and influence access and policy a plus. • Exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills and attention to detail, with ability to identify shared goals and achieve consensus among individuals from different cultures and disciplines. • Strong presentation and written and verbal communication skills. • Ability to develop, track, and execute annual and project-specific plans and budgets. • Demonstrated excellence managing multiple projects and priorities. • Ability to travel up to 25 percent of the time, domestic and international. • Undergraduate degree required.

🏖️ Benefits

• 401(k) plan with company match • Medical, dental, and vision plans • Company-offered Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance • Company-provided short and long-term disability benefits • Unique offerings of Pet Insurance and Legal Insurance • Employee Assistance Program • Employee Discounts • Professional Development • Health Saving Account (HSA) • Flexible Spending Accounts • Various incentive compensation plans • Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance • Mental Health resources • Paid leave benefits for new parents