Manager, Patient Advocacy and Engagement

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September 26

🌽 Illinois – Remote

Although this job is listed in Illinois, this company may be open to hiring remote in other states.

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

👔 Manager

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Orca

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Fintech • Crypto • Finance

Orca is a platform that facilitates trading and liquidity provision by leveraging the speed of Solana blockchain technology on the Ethereum network. It allows users to trade, manage portfolios, and connect their wallets on the Eclipse network. Designed to provide a seamless experience by combining Ethereum's ecosystem with Solana's rapid processing capabilities, Orca targets users interested in cryptocurrency trading and liquidity solutions.

11 - 50 employees

💳 Fintech

₿ Crypto

💸 Finance

📋 Description

• Build and maintain trusted relationships with patient leaders, advocacy organizations, caregivers, professional societies and other stakeholders in the blood cancer community through thoughtful and compliant engagement • Design and deliver community-focused initiatives, including advocacy roundtables, insight-gathering sessions, landscape assessments and workshops • Assist in managing patient advocacy grants, sponsorships and related requests in alignment with company policies • Coordinate with internal teams to bring patient perspectives into clinical trial activities, medical education and external engagement • Represent Orca Bio at advocacy events, reinforcing the company’s commitment to patient-focused innovation • Collaborate with Corporate Communications, Medical Affairs and Commercial teams to ensure consistent external messaging • Translate community insights into actionable recommendations that inform cross-functional strategies • Champion a patient-first culture by elevating patient stories, perspectives and unmet needs across the company • Support patient-centric initiatives such as awareness campaigns, educational events, and development of accessible lay summaries of scientific content

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, public health, social work, policy, or a related field (advanced degree preferred) • Minimum 5 years of professional experience in patient advocacy, medical affairs, public health, or coalition building (preference for oncology, hematology, or cell therapy experience) • Strong understanding of the biotech/pharma industry, including the drug development process and regulatory frameworks • Demonstrated ability to collaborate across functions and influence at all levels of an organization • Track record of building consensus and fostering buy-in among diverse stakeholders • Exceptional interpersonal skills and cultural awareness to navigate a wide range of professional and community interactions • Embodies a patient-centric mindset with a commitment to elevating patient and caregiver perspectives • Ability to create and sustain trusted partnerships with diverse stakeholders • Skilled in developing and executing advocacy initiatives and community programs • Strong written and verbal skills, including translating complex science into accessible language • Understanding of oncology/hematology advocacy ecosystems and stakeholder dynamics • Knowledge of regulatory compliance standards related to patient engagement and communications • Experience managing budgets, grants, sponsorships and vendors in a compliant manner

🏖️ Benefits

• Remote work (Preferred remote location: Chicago/or mid-west US) • Start-up culture of camaraderie and leadership by example