Associate Director/Director, Patient Advocacy (EDG-2025030)
BOSTON, MAPosted 30+ days ago
Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Edgewise Therapeutics
Job overview
The Associate Director/Director, Patient Advocacy at Edgewise Therapeutics leads patient engagement strategies to integrate the patient voice into drug development for muscle diseases, particularly Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM).
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves developing partnerships with patient communities, managing advocacy programs, coordinating communication and events, and ensuring patient centricity across the organization to support drug development and company goals.
Compensation and benefits
The salary range is $135,000 to $180,000, with health benefits, discretionary bonuses, stock options, a stock purchase plan, 401(k) with match, and paid time off.
Experience and skills
Requires a bachelor's degree with 10+ years relevant experience or 7+ years in patient advocacy, knowledge of biopharma industry and drug development, strong communication and interpersonal skills, compliance knowledge, and ability to manage projects and budgets; HCM community experience preferred.
Work environment and culture
Edgewise fosters a patient-focused, collaborative, and fast-paced environment emphasizing integrity, patient centricity, and cross-functional teamwork.
Company information
Edgewise Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing precision small molecule therapies for muscle diseases, with a strong leadership team and a robust clinical and pre-clinical pipeline.
Team overview
The candidate will report to the Vice President, Patient Advocacy and External Innovation and work closely with the Director, Patient Advocacy within a patient advocacy team.
Application process
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis; resumes from recruitment agencies are not accepted and should not be sent to Edgewise employees or the company location.
Unique job features
The role uniquely combines external patient community engagement with internal strategic alignment to accelerate drug development in muscle diseases, with significant responsibility for advocacy strategy and communication.
Company overview
Edgewise Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative treatments for rare muscle disorders. They generate revenue primarily through the development and commercialization of their proprietary drug candidates. Founded in 2017, the company has made significant strides in advancing its lead product, EDG-5506, which is designed to address Duchenne muscular dystrophy and Becker muscular dystrophy. Edgewise Therapeutics leverages its expertise in muscle biology and small molecule therapeutics to create impactful solutions for patients with serious muscle diseases.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your extensive experience in patient advocacy, especially your ability to build and maintain strategic partnerships with patient communities and advocacy organizations, focusing on Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM). Emphasize your skills in developing and executing global advocacy strategies, managing communication materials, and coordinating complex patient engagement initiatives that align with drug development and commercialization efforts. Apply to this role through multiple channels including Edgewise Therapeutics' corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your visibility and ensure your application is seen by recruiters. Connect with current employees in the Patient Advocacy or External Innovation divisions on LinkedIn; use ice breakers such as complimenting recent Edgewise advocacy initiatives, asking about their experience working with patient communities, or inquiring about upcoming advocacy projects to start meaningful conversations. Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords like 'patient advocacy,' 'HCM,' 'drug development,' 'stakeholder engagement,' 'advocacy strategy,' and 'biopharmaceutical compliance' to ensure it passes automated screenings. Jennie Johnson's Power Apply feature can automate these tasks for you—tailoring your resume, identifying the best application channels, and finding LinkedIn connections—so you can focus your energy on preparing for interviews and networking effectively.
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