Associate Director, Patient Engagement and Advocacy

🔥 15 hours ago

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $169k - $198k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

👔 Director

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Summit Therapeutics, Inc.

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201 - 500 employees

Founded 2003

🏥 Healthcare

💼 Consulting

📣 Marketing

💰 $500M Post-IPO Equity - Summit Therapeutics on 2025-10

Healthcare • Consulting • Marketing

Summit Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical oncology company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of novel medicinal therapies to improve quality and duration of life for patients with serious unmet medical needs. The company is advancing ivonescimab (SMT112), a novel bispecific antibody targeting PD-1 and VEGF, through multiple Phase 3 clinical trials for non-small cell lung cancer and other solid tumors under license from Akeso. Summit emphasizes clinical development, regulatory filing strategies, and potential commercialization in its licensed territories while promoting patient- and caregiver-friendly treatment options.

📋 Description

• Support development and execution of pre-, peri-, and post-launch patient engagement and advocacy strategies for ivonescimab • Assess patient engagement and education needs and support development of programs, resources, and external partnerships • Collaborate with Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Medical Affairs, Market Access, Commercial, Regulatory, Compliance, and Medical Communications • Engage patient advocacy organizations, clinical experts, and external stakeholders to understand patient and caregiver needs and disease burden • Support patient-friendly communication of scientific and clinical information and develop or review educational materials • Monitor patient advocacy trends, oncology patient engagement best practices, and external stakeholder needs • Support patient advocacy activities at medical congresses, advisory boards, educational programs, and Medical Affairs initiatives • Manage project timelines, budgets, documentation, compliance reviews, and program deliverables with internal teams and external vendors • Develop metrics, status updates, and insights summaries for Medical Affairs leadership

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as public health, nursing, pharmacy, life sciences, social work, or healthcare-related discipline required; advanced degree preferred • Minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience in patient advocacy, patient engagement, Medical Affairs, oncology, or related roles within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or healthcare industry • Experience supporting or leading patient engagement, advocacy, education, or external stakeholder programs in a cross-functional environment • Understanding of healthcare compliance requirements, patient advocacy engagement principles, and regulatory considerations relevant to pharmaceutical and biotechnology organizations • Strong project management, organizational, and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex scientific and clinical information into clear, patient-appropriate language • Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional, matrixed, and fast-paced organization • Proficient user of standard Microsoft Office applications • High attention to detail, accuracy, confidentiality, and sound judgment when managing sensitive information and external stakeholder interactions • Critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and ability to work independently while escalating issues appropriately • Demonstrated ability to adapt to shifting priorities, manage time-sensitive deliverables, and operate in a collaborative environment • Domestic and international travel may be required, approximately 20–30% of the time and as needed • Experience in oncology and launch-stage organizations preferred • Experience working with patient advocacy organizations, external vendors, healthcare professionals, academic institutions, and patient or caregiver communities preferred • Experience managing budgets, timelines, vendor relationships, documentation, and compliance review processes preferred • Experience with electronic document management systems, project management tools, and document review platforms desirable

🏖️ Benefits

• Potential bonus • Stock • Benefits and/or other applicable variable compensation • Equal opportunity employer