Senior Manager, Patient Advocacy – Public Affairs

Coloplast

. Support the U.S. Chronic Care organization by educating payors and policymakers through patient groups, professional societies, and industry associations . Build stakeholder relationships at state and federal levels

Posted 10/10/2026full-timeRemote • Minnesota • United StatesSenior💰 $129,000 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing patient advocacy and public affairs campaigns, with a strong focus on stakeholder engagement and strategic communications. Proficient in managing complex projects and relationships within the healthcare and medical device sectors.

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Patient Advocacy Campaign DevelopmentStakeholder Relationship ManagementStrategic CommunicationsProject ManagementPublic Affairs Engagement

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Hard Skills

Campaign DevelopmentStakeholder EngagementProject ManagementStrategic CommunicationsWritingStorytellingNew Media CompetencyPresentation SkillsComplex Information CommunicationHealthcare Policy Analysis

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingResults-DrivenClear CommunicationInfluencing SkillsTeam Collaboration

Industry Keywords

Chronic CarePublic AffairsPatient OrganizationsHealthcare InequitySocial JusticeDisability AdvocacyMedical Device IndustryGovernment AffairsReimbursementMarket Access

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the U.S. Chronic Care organization by educating payors and policymakers through patient groups, professional societies, and industry associations
Build stakeholder relationships at state and federal levels and shape public opinion to optimize patient access to Coloplast offerings
Report health policy and payment risks identified by Reimbursement and Market Access
Support Market Access, Reimbursement, and Government Affairs initiatives
Drive initiatives through patient groups, professional societies, industry associations, groups, and forums
Manage relationships and represent Payors and Evidence initiatives with external stakeholders
Develop compelling campaigns with internal teams and external public relations and media agencies
Measure campaign outcomes and recommend next steps
Mobilize stakeholders to educate and influence patients, healthcare providers, and payors
Coordinate execution of global campaigns
Create and deploy a toolkit for public affairs engagements in commercial settings
Drive internal alignment connecting public affairs with Chronic Care business objectives
Partner with Coloplast and Comfort Medical teams to cultivate external stakeholder relationships and support business initiatives
Coordinate with the US Reimbursement and Government Affairs Director on federal stakeholder engagement
Support the US Market Access Team on managed care and state-level initiatives
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, MedTech Code of Conduct, and company policies
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in communications, business, language and culture, or political science from an accredited institution in a related field
Minimum of 10 years of successful engagements developing and executing patient advocacy or public affairs campaigns
Competency in communications, including storytelling, writing, strategic communications, and new media
Ability to form strategic relationships with key personnel in stakeholder groups
Ability to manage multiple projects with a drive for results
Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and spokesperson skills
Ability to express complex information and processes clearly, concisely, and compellingly
Complex stakeholder and project management skills
Travel as needed to support key initiatives
Previous experience in patient advocacy, patient organizations, and/or public affairs in the medical device industry preferred
Experience driving public campaigns related to disability, healthcare inequity, unmet medical and emotional needs, social justice, personalized healthcare, mental health, human dignity, and chronic care coordination preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
Company-sponsored wellness programs and mental health resources
Paid leave of absence for qualifying events
Generous paid parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents
401(k) plan with company match vesting immediately
Financial planning services
Corporate discount programs
Generous paid time off
Flexible work hours
Flexible work arrangement options may be available
Training programs, mentorship, and tuition reimbursement
Recognition programs, peer recognition, bonuses, awards, and special events
Team-building activities
Volunteer opportunities
Company-sponsored events