Associate Director Advocacy

Key Responsibilities

• Execute components of the patient advocacy strategy aligned with Vor’s mission and business priorities
• Serve as a primary field-based contact for patient advocacy organizations, building strong and trusted relationships
• Conduct regular in-person engagement with patient groups, attending conferences, meetings, and community events
• Gather and translate patient insights into actionable feedback for internal stakeholders
• Support the development and execution of patient-focused initiatives, including advisory boards, listening sessions, and educational programs
• Maintain a deep understanding of the advocacy landscape and identify opportunities for meaningful engagement

Field-Based Relationship Management

• Represent Vor within the patient advocacy community with credibility, empathy, and professionalism
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with regional and national advocacy organizations
• Identify emerging advocacy groups and community leaders relevant to Vor’s therapeutic areas
• Serve as a visible and accessible presence in the field, strengthening Vor’s reputation within the patient community

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with internal teams to ensure patient insights are incorporated into clinical, medical, and commercial strategies
• Collaborate with corporate affairs and communications teams to align messaging and engagement activities
• Provide tactical input and real-world insights from the field to inform internal decision-making
• Support internal education efforts to enhance organizational understanding of patient needs

Compliance & Operational Excellence

• Ensure all activities are conducted in compliance with company policies, legal requirements, and industry standards
• Manage multiple priorities effectively in a dynamic and evolving environment
• Maintain accurate documentation of engagements and insights

Education & Experience Requirements

• 6–10 years of experience in patient advocacy, community engagement, public affairs, or related roles within biotech, pharma, or healthcare
• Demonstrated experience building relationships with patient advocacy organizations; rare disease and/or autoimmune experience preferred
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders
• Experience working cross-functionally in a matrixed environment
• Ability to translate patient insights into meaningful and actionable recommendations
• Self-starter with strong organizational and project management skills
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred

Travel & Work Environment

• This is a field-based role with extensive travel requirements (approximately 50–70%)
• Frequent travel is required, including evenings and weekends, to attend patient events, conferences, and community engagements
• Candidates must be comfortable spending significant time in the field and working a flexible schedule aligned to patient community needs

Pay

The salary range for the Associate Director, Patient Advocacy is expected to be between $200,000 and $220,000 per year. Individual pay may vary based on multiple factors including but not limited to relevant job-related skills, experience, education or training, market factors, and work location.