Associate Director, Patient Engagement & Advocacy

Neurocrine Biosciences

Regional patient advocacy leader advancing engagement strategies for Neurocrine Biosciences, a biopharmaceutical company developing treatments for neurological, psychiatric, endocrine, and immunological disorders.

Posted 8/11/2026full-timeRemote • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $171,800 - $235,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and leading patient advocacy strategies, establishing relationships with advocacy organizations, and executing complex initiatives across multiple disease states. Strong ability to communicate patient and caregiver needs while managing budgets and ensuring alignment with corporate goals.

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Patient Advocacy Strategy DevelopmentPatient Engagement ExpertiseCross-Functional Initiative LeadershipRelationship Management with Advocacy OrganizationsBudget Management and Grant Review

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Hard Skills

Patient AdvocacyPatient EngagementCommunications DevelopmentEducational Resource CreationStrategic RecommendationsProgram ExecutionGovernance RequirementsPublic Policy UnderstandingClinical Research EducationData Synthesis

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsWritten CommunicationPresentation SkillsNegotiation Skills

Industry Keywords

PharmaBiotechPatient Advocacy OrganizationsHealth PolicyMarket AccessMedical AffairsClinical DevelopmentCorporate CommunicationsGovernment AffairsCompliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and lead patient advocacy and engagement strategy for an assigned region
Develop and implement comprehensive regional advocacy plans
Establish and cultivate long-term relationships with patient advocacy organizations, advocates, patients, caregivers, and community leaders
Lead collaboration, education, awareness, and patient engagement opportunities
Provide patient advocacy expertise and strategic recommendations to marketing, market access, HEOR, medical affairs, government affairs, and corporate communications
Manage regional patient advocacy sponsorship budget and grant-review process
Represent the company at patient and health policy conferences, meetings, and briefings
Evaluate patient advocacy, policy, and industry landscapes to identify trends, needs, risks, and opportunities
Shape engagement with national organizations and develop advocacy strategies supporting pipeline, clinical development, and product priorities
Educate patient and grassroots advocacy communities regarding clinical research and clinical trials
Lead complex cross-functional initiatives and matrixed teams
Ensure patient and caregiver perspectives are incorporated into company strategies, programs, policies, and communications
Lead relationships with assigned national patient advocacy organizations
Report to the Director, Patient Engagement and Advocacy

Requirements

What you’ll need

Candidate must be located in the Eastern Region (NE, SE, E)
BS/BA degree in public health, public policy, communications, business, life sciences, social sciences, or related field and 10+ years in pharma, biotech industry, or patient advocacy
Alternatively, Master's degree preferred and 8+ years of related experience
Alternatively, PhD preferred and 6+ years of related experience
Strong experience in patient engagement, advocacy, and/or relations
Experience developing communications and educational resources
Demonstrated commitment to understanding and representing patient and caregiver needs and perspectives
Experience developing and implementing patient advocacy strategies with advocacy organizations, with measurable outcomes and organizational alignment
Required US travel of 50–60%
Ability to independently lead complex, high-impact initiatives across multiple disease states, programs, and cross-functional stakeholder groups
Ability to establish, cultivate, and sustain working relationships with advocacy organizations, patients, caregivers, community leaders, and senior internal stakeholders
Track record of developing and executing complex patient advocacy programs within timelines, budgets, governance requirements, and success measures
Ability to rapidly develop credibility and expertise in new or emerging disease areas
Deep expertise in patient advocacy and patient engagement
Understanding of patient advocacy processes, governance, systems, and integration with Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Commercial, Market Access, Government Affairs, Corporate Communications, Legal, and Compliance
Ability to synthesize and communicate patient and caregiver community priorities, public policy positions, and unmet needs
Discretion, sound judgment, adaptability, and attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, written, verbal, presentation, negotiation, and influencing skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus with a target of 30% of earned base salary
Eligibility to participate in equity-based long-term incentive program
Retirement savings plan with company match
Paid vacation
Paid holiday and personal days
Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage
Remote work arrangement