Senior Director, Patient Advocacy

Maze Therapeutics

. Lead the patient advocacy function connecting Maze with patients, caregivers, and communities .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesSenior💰 $270,000 - $300,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in patient advocacy and community engagement within the biopharmaceutical industry, with a strong focus on building strategic partnerships and leading teams. Proven ability to develop impactful communication strategies and metrics that enhance patient experience and trial enrollment.

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Patient Advocacy LeadershipStrategic Partnership DevelopmentTeam Management and MentoringBiopharmaceutical Industry KnowledgeEffective Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Patient EngagementDrug Development LifecycleCompliance PrinciplesMetrics DevelopmentBudget Management

Soft Skills

Collaborative MindsetNegotiation SkillsEthical Decision-Making

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

Kidney DiseaseMetabolic DiseasePatient Advocacy OrganizationsCommunity-Based OrganizationsHealth Equity Initiatives

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the patient advocacy function connecting Maze with patients, caregivers, and communities
Set patient advocacy and community involvement strategy aligned with pipeline priorities, Medical Affairs objectives, and company goals
Own the function's budget and resource plan, and report progress and impact to the Head of Medical Affairs and executive leadership
Serve as the primary link between Maze and patients, caregivers, and advocacy organizations across kidney disease, metabolic disease, and future indications
Build and steward partnerships with national and international advocacy organizations, professional societies, and community-based organizations
Create communications, events, and education programs about diseases and the company pipeline
Represent patients and caregivers in Medical Affairs and cross-functional leadership discussions
Establish and chair patient and caregiver advisory groups informing trial design, patient support programs, and health equity initiatives
Ensure advocacy activities, partnerships, grants, and sponsorships comply with applicable laws, regulations, industry codes, and company policies
Lead, mentor, and grow the patient advocacy team, including hiring and setting performance and growth expectations
Develop and report metrics showing impact on trial enrollment, patient experience, and community trust

Requirements

What you’ll need

Understanding of the biopharmaceutical industry and drug development lifecycle, including patient engagement in drug development and compliance principles governing interactions with patients and advocacy organizations
10+ years of progressive experience in patient advocacy and community engagement, including directing a function and leading a team, ideally in biopharma or life sciences
Track record of building strategic partnerships with patient advocacy organizations, professional societies, and community groups, nationally and internationally
Experience presenting to and advising executive leadership, with ability to deliver a clear, compelling presentation
Proven people leadership, including hiring, developing, and managing a team
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Collaborative, ethical, patient-first mindset, with strong business sense and ability to negotiate and find common ground with partners
Bachelor's degree
Experience in kidney disease, metabolic disease, or a related therapeutic area is great to have
Experience engaging communities disproportionately affected by disease is great to have
Demonstrated understanding of patient and caregiver perspectives and strong connections with communities served is great to have

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual performance bonus
Competitive medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Mental health offerings
Equity incentive plan
401(k) program with employer match
Generous holiday policy
Generous PTO policy