Director, Patient Engagement – Advocacy

Neurocrine Biosciences

. Lead development and execution of state and grassroots patient engagement strategies for assigned Endocrinology therapeutic programs and brands .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesLead💰 $190,900 - $260,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing strategic patient engagement initiatives, fostering relationships with patient advocacy organizations, and navigating the U.S. healthcare and biopharmaceutical landscape. Proven ability to lead cross-functional collaborations and manage stakeholder priorities effectively.

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Patient Engagement Strategy DevelopmentStakeholder ManagementCross-Functional CollaborationHealthcare Industry KnowledgeRelationship Building

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Hard Skills

Patient AdvocacyCommunity EngagementStrategic PlanningBudget ManagementPolicy Initiatives

Soft Skills

Influencing SkillsCommunication SkillsNegotiation SkillsDiplomacy SkillsExecutive Presence

Industry Keywords

Biopharmaceutical IndustryPatient Advocacy OrganizationsHealthcare AdministrationRare DiseaseSpecialty Pharmaceuticals

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead development and execution of state and grassroots patient engagement strategies for assigned Endocrinology therapeutic programs and brands
Translate national patient engagement strategy into coordinated state, regional, and local engagement plans
Identify emerging community needs, trends, and opportunities and translate local insights into actionable recommendations
Develop and steward strategic relationships with state, regional, and grassroots patient advocacy organizations and community stakeholders
Strengthen and protect Neurocrine’s reputation and credibility within local patient communities
Identify, develop, and lead strategic collaborations with community organizations
Serve as the primary Patient Engagement & Advocacy partner for field-based functions including Sales, Field Medical, Field Medical Marketing, Regional Patient Access Managers, State Government Affairs, and Market Access
Coordinate patient engagement activities and support patient access and policy initiatives across local markets
Provide strategic guidance to field-based colleagues on engagement with patient advocacy organizations
Generate community, patient, and caregiver insights through local engagement activities, advisory boards, conferences, and ongoing relationships
Bring community intelligence, emerging issues, and local patient perspectives to headquarters
Partner with the PEA Operations Manager to plan and execute field-based patient engagement activities
Develop annual engagement strategies, plans, and proposed budgets
Manage approved budgets and resources in compliance with company policies, laws, regulations, and industry standards
Partner with the Director, National PEA to translate enterprise strategies into coordinated field engagement activities
Mentor colleagues, share best practices, and contribute to the development of Patient Engagement & Advocacy capabilities
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma with 16+ years of combined relevant education and experience; OR BS/BA degree in Business, Economics, Communications, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, or a related discipline with 12+ years of relevant experience; OR Master’s degree with 10+ years of relevant experience
Experience in the biopharmaceutical industry, a patient advocacy organization, or a healthcare consulting, communications, or patient engagement agency strongly preferred
Experience developing partnerships with state, regional, or grassroots patient advocacy organizations and community stakeholders
Experience working closely with field-based commercial, medical, market access, or government affairs organizations
Experience supporting patient access, state policy, or community engagement initiatives preferred
Experience working in rare disease or specialty pharmaceutical environments preferred
Ability to develop and execute strategic patient engagement initiatives across diverse state, regional, and local environments
Exceptional relationship-building, influencing, stakeholder management, and diplomacy skills
Strong understanding of field-based commercial, medical, market access, and government affairs organizations and their interactions with patient communities
Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence without formal authority
Excellent communication, presentation, facilitation, negotiation, and executive presence
Strong judgment and ability to balance competing stakeholder priorities while maintaining trusted external relationships
Knowledge of the U.S. healthcare, biopharmaceutical, patient advocacy, and state policy landscape
Commitment to compliant, ethical, and patient-centered engagement

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus with a target of 35% of earned base salary
Eligibility to participate in equity-based long-term incentive program
Retirement savings plan with company match
Paid vacation
Paid holidays
Paid personal days
Paid caregiver/parental leave
Paid medical leave
Medical coverage
Prescription drug coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage