Director

The Position Let's do something amazing together. The Director Patient Advocacy, Cardiometabolic Franchise, will play a pivotal role in the launches of Arrowhead's leading investigational cardiometabolic medicines - Plozasiran (siRNA targeting APOC3) and Zodasiran (siRNA targeting ANGPTL3). These molecules have demonstrated compelling clinical data to date and are in late-stage development for the treatment of various grievous conditions. You will play an integral role in developing patient engagement/advocacy strategies, building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders, and ensuring patient centricity is at the heart of everything we do. Patients are counting on us to deliver with speed and excellence. Do you have what it takes to make a major difference in their lives? Responsibilities Design and develop patient engagement/advocacy strategies and initiatives Identify, prioritize, and collaborate with relevant patient organizations, associations, and networks Establish and maintain strong working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders Represent Arrowhead at external events and meetings with relevant patient groups and advocates Coordinate and support patient engagement activities, such as advisory boards, focus groups, surveys, influencer initiatives, patient testimonials, and educational programs Contribute to cross-functional Launch Team(s) by representing the patient voice and ensuring the team's understanding of critical patient insights and needs; ensure the patient voice is integrated into Arrowhead's clinical development and early commercialization plans Monitor and report on patient advocacy trends, best practices, and opportunities Participate in various ad hoc projects where the patient is at the center, including participating in the development of patient-focused marketing materials and patient support programs Manage relevant patient advocacy budget and resources Requirements: Master's degree and 5+ years of patient advocacy or public affairs experience in the biopharmaceutical industry OR Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of patient advocacy or public affairs experience in the biopharmaceutical industry Willingness and ability to travel as needed domestically and internationally to support the strategy. Preferred: Previous experience in patient advocacy or public affairs roles in the biopharmaceutical industry or at a patient organization Solid understanding of foundational advocacy competencies Track record of successful execution of patient centricity/advocacy initiatives Ability to work productively in a matrixed, team-based environment, managing projects involving multiple functions and shared accountabilities Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills Demonstrated strength in insight generation and ability to translate these insights into action Strong organizational and time management skills Experience in cardiometabolic therapeutic area, preferably with a focus on dyslipidemias and a deep understanding of the patient journey, unmet needs, and challenges/opportunities A strong network and established relationships with patient groups and advocates in the cardiometabolic therapeutic area A passion for improving the lives of patients and their families