Director, Patient Engagement & Advocacy (State & Grassroots)

Role: Lead strategic patient engagement and advocacy efforts at the state and grassroots levels for Neurocrine's Endocrinology programs, translating national strategies into localized plans that foster relationships with advocacy groups and community stakeholders. Responsibilities: Develop and implement engagement strategies, build long-term partnerships, serve as the primary liaison with field-based teams, generate community insights, and inform enterprise decision-making. Oversee budgets and ensure compliance, while mentoring colleagues and integrating community feedback into broader organizational strategies. Requirements: High school diploma with 16+ years, or BS/BA with 12+ years, or Master’s with 10+ years of relevant experience. Experience in biopharma, patient advocacy, healthcare consulting, or related fields preferred. Proven ability to develop partnerships with patient organizations, support policy and access initiatives, and work within rare diseases or specialty pharma environments is highly valued. Skills: Exceptional relationship management, stakeholder influence, strategic communication, and knowledge of U.S. healthcare/patient advocacy landscape. High-value specifics include focus on rare/endocrinology conditions, with a role that interfaces with commercial, medical, market access, and government teams. Location: Preferably San Diego, CA or Washington DC, open to remote; travel requirements not specified.