What is the role of a Director, Patient Strategy | Patient Engagement at Jobgether?

The Director, Patient Strategy | Patient Engagement position at Jobgether is a Full-time or part-time position opportunity in the relevant field.

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United States, Other / Non-US, United States

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Full-time or part-time position

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This role spans multiple industries.

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Compensation will be discussed during the hiring process.

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Director, Patient Strategy | Patient Engagement

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Director, Patient Strategy | Patient Engagement in the United States.

We are seeking a Director of Patient Strategy to lead the development and activation of patient-focused programs across the drug development and commercialization lifecycle. This role combines strategic thinking, deep patient insights, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure the patient voice is embedded in all engagements. You will guide teams in designing actionable, high-impact initiatives, facilitate advisory boards, co-creation workshops, and journey mapping exercises, and translate scientific and behavioral insights into strategic recommendations. The role requires strong leadership, client-facing skills, and the ability to collaborate across medical, strategy, creative, and account teams. It offers the opportunity to drive measurable outcomes for patients, caregivers, and advocacy communities while shaping innovative programs in a supportive, fully remote environment.

Accountabilities:

Lead patient-focused initiatives across multiple accounts, ensuring integration of patient perspectives into research, content, scientific exchange, and engagement programs
Facilitate co-creation sessions, advisory boards, ambassador programs, journey mapping, and patient education programs
Translate complex scientific, behavioral, and qualitative insights into actionable recommendations that inform brand strategy and activation plans
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including medical, strategy, creative, research, and account services to deliver high-quality, integrated programs
Build trusted relationships with patients, caregivers, advocates, and clinical experts to ensure recommendations are authentic and relevant
Oversee quality, compliance, and regulatory standards across all patient engagement activities
Identify growth opportunities, contribute to proposals, SOWs, and thought leadership, and represent patient strategy externally with advocacy organizations and industry partners

Requirements:

Bachelors degree required; advanced degree in public health, psychology, behavioral science, biomedical sciences, communications, or related field preferred
710 years of experience in patient engagement, insights, health communications, or related strategic roles within life sciences, pharma, biotech, agency, or advocacy environments
Proven experience leading multi-stakeholder programs that incorporate patient perspectives into medical affairs, commercial strategy, or clinical development
Strong understanding of the drug development lifecycle and patient insights role in shaping strategy
Ability to synthesize scientific, qualitative, and behavioral insights into clear, actionable strategic recommendations
Exceptional client-facing skills, communication, storytelling, and facilitation capabilities
Comfort engaging with patients, caregivers, and advocacy groups in sensitive, ethical, and compliant ways
Proficiency in MS Office, Adobe, collaboration tools, and virtual meeting platforms
Collaborative, proactive, and solutions-oriented mindset with commitment to patient-centered thinking
Willingness to travel within the US and internationally (<20% expected)

Benefits:

100% remote work environment with opportunities for local meetups
Health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage
Generous parental leave and family support programs
401(k) plan with company match
Flexible time off policy and work-life balance support
Opportunities for professional development and personal growth through dedicated training programs
Volunteer time off, wellness initiatives, virtual workout classes, and discounts on events, travel, and services

Why Apply Through Jobgether?

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