Senior Director, Patient Engagement

National Kidney Foundation

Senior Director of Patient Engagement at National Kidney Foundation leading initiatives for patient voice integration. Collaborating with teams and stakeholders to advance kidney health programs.

Posted 7/17/2026part-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $59,500 - $119,100 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in patient engagement strategies, stakeholder relationship management, and program development within the healthcare sector. Proficient in translating complex medical information into accessible language while advancing health equity initiatives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Patient-Centered Outcomes Research (PCOR)Stakeholder EngagementQualitative and Quantitative ResearchStrategic PlanningVolunteer Engagement

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Hard Skills

Program DevelopmentData AnalysisImpact MeasurementCommunity OutreachDigital Engagement Strategies

Soft Skills

Relationship ManagementAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingDecision-MakingInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeDatabasesSocial Media PlatformsDigital Collaboration Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Master’s DegreeMPHMSW

Industry Keywords

Patient EngagementHealthcare EnvironmentHealth Equity InitiativesChronic Kidney DiseasePatient-Centered Programming

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Senior Director of Patient Engagement leads NKF’s patient engagement strategy, ensuring the patient voice is meaningfully integrated across research, policy, advocacy, education, and program development
This role builds and manages relationships with patients, care partners, volunteers, and external stakeholders to advance patient-centered initiatives across the kidney community
Working collaboratively across NKF teams and with external partners, the Senior Director develops engagement opportunities such as advisory boards, focus groups, surveys, and interviews; recruits and supports patient volunteers; and helps establish best practices for meaningful patient partnership
Serve as an NKF spokesperson on patient engagement, patient-centered programming, kidney disease care, and treatment, as appropriate
In collaboration with the Kidney Learning Solutions (KLS) team and other cross-functional teams, consulting and supporting patient-centered programs and services designed to educate, empower, and support individuals affected by kidney disease.
Partner with Government Relations, as needed, to advance initiatives and policies that support individuals affected by chronic kidney disease and dialysis, including analysis of legislation and regulatory proposals impacting constituents.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university required; MPH or MSW preferred
Minimum of five (5) years of related experience working in a multifaceted nonprofit organization
Strong stakeholder engagement, relationship management, and coalition-building skills
Experience with patient-centered outcomes research (PCOR) and patient/public involvement and engagement (PPIE)
Experience conducting qualitative and quantitative research, including surveys, interviews, focus groups, data analysis, and impact measurement
Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, program development, and execution
Ability to translate complex medical and scientific information into patient-friendly language
Excellent oral, written, interpersonal, organizational, and presentation skills
Strong analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, consultation, and planning abilities
Experience with volunteer engagement, advisory boards, community outreach, and digital engagement strategies preferred
Knowledge of the current healthcare environment, including trends, challenges, policy, and issues impacting patients and healthcare professionals
Experience advancing health equity initiatives and engaging historically underrepresented and underserved communities strongly preferred
Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of an integrated, cross-functional team
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, databases, social media platforms, and digital collaboration tools
Ability to travel occasionally, including overnight and weekend travel, as needed (approximately five trips annually), and work additional hours when required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Standard office technology and collaboration tools are used daily
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role