Director, Neuromuscular – US Patient Advocacy

Kerr Dental

Director of Neuromuscular US Patient Advocacy at Novartis coordinating engagement with neuromuscular patient communities and leading advocacy strategies. Fostering collaboration with organizations to address patient needs and grow brand presence in the field.

Posted 6/5/2026full-timeEast Hanover • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $152,600 - $283,400 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Set strategy and leads collaboration with relevant neuromuscular patient communities
Build trusted, long-term relationships with patient organizations and communities in focused neuromuscular disease areas
Partner with patient organizations to educate and mobilize patients
Develop and execute integrated patient advocacy strategies
Ensure patient/carer insights are embedded across Corporate Affairs work
Lead Patient Advocacy TA team, manage and develop talent
Anticipate and manage risk to Novartis and brand reputation
Model and encourage the responsible adoption of AI enabled tools
Develop AI-enabled educational programs and resources that address unmet patient and caregiver needs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required
12+ years of experience in patient advocacy or related discipline with a healthcare and/or pharmaceutical background
2+ years in industry patient advocacy role required
Strong commercial and launch experience
Ability to build trusting relationships with patient organizations, professional associations and other stakeholders
Understanding of US policy, regulatory, compliance, and competitive landscape
Strong business acumen, critical thinking and collaborative enterprise mindset
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent people & communication skills
Ability to effectively analyze market data to inform strategy
Ability to inspire and lead teams
Ability to multi-task and manage complex issues into simple effective solutions
Ability to operate within a dynamic & ambiguous environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Life and disability benefits
401(k) with company contribution and match
Generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves
Performance-based cash incentive

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Hard Skills & Tools

patient advocacymarket data analysisAI-enabled toolseducational program developmentrisk managementcommercial experiencelaunch experience

Soft Skills

relationship buildingcommunication skillscritical thinkingcollaborative mindsetteam leadershipmulti-taskingproblem-solving

Certifications

Bachelor's degree