Associate Director, Patient Engagement, GDNF

🕒 May 18

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AskBio Inc.

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501 - 1000 employees

🧬 Biotechnology

💊 Pharmaceuticals

💰 $2.7M Grant - Asklepios BioPharmaceutical on 2020-09

Biotechnology • Pharmaceuticals

AskBio Inc. is a clinical-stage gene therapy company focused on developing adeno-associated virus (AAV)–based treatments for rare and genetic diseases. A wholly owned, independently operated subsidiary of Bayer AG, AskBio advances programs from discovery through manufacturing and clinical development, leveraging proprietary AAV capsids, promoters, and manufacturing technologies (e. g. , Pro10™ and neDNA™). The company runs clinical trials (e. g. , the AB-1009 program for late-onset Pompe disease), collaborates with academic and industry partners, and emphasizes patient-driven research to address unmet medical needs.

📋 Description

• Develop and implement an external engagement strategy for our PD and MSA programs • Manage patient advocacy and external engagement • Identify, develop, and cultivate trust-based relationships with patient advocacy and key patient/caregiver organizations • Participate in and support patient organization events, workshops, and conferences • Create and oversee quarterly community newsletter (AAVengers) for the community • Communicate progress, metrics and milestone status for PD/MSA to leadership, R&D partners and others

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences, healthcare, public health, or a related field • At least 8 years’ experience in patient advocacy/engagement or closely related roles within the biotechnology and pharmaceutical healthcare industries • Experience in Neurology and/or Parkinson’s Disease • Understanding of drug development process • Ability to communicate complex scientific concepts to diverse audiences • Proven ability to translate patient insights into actionable inputs for clinical development • Strong verbal and written communication skills

🏖️ Benefits

• Secondment opportunity • Opportunity to broaden experience and knowledge • Culture of appreciation for Patients as Partners