Associate Director, Alliance Development and Patient Advocacy

Job Overview The Associate Director, Alliance Development and Patient Advocacy reports to the Head of U.S. Government Affairs and works closely with U.S. Federal, State, and Global teams. The role serves as the main point of contact for managing key issue advocacy, alliance, and policy partnerships inside the U.S. and actively engages with external advocacy organizations in alignment with U.S. Government Affairs policy priorities. Responsibilities include delivering key advocacy projects, managing analysis, supporting critical presentations and executive engagements, and setting the strategic direction of alliance development partnerships, including support of the Company’s Political Action Committee (PAC). Responsibilities Lead efforts on state and federal strategic policy issues, including initiating, building, and maintaining relationships with patient groups, alliances, and coalitions that further policy objectives and patient issues. Coordinate with external patient advocacy and alliance development contacts to support their policy and advocacy initiatives, ensuring sustainable partner relationships and maintaining corporate council memberships to broaden the Company’s leadership in priority policy areas. Serve as the main point of contact for external patient advocacy partnerships, alliance development objectives, and coalition development activities. Collaborate effectively with internal cross‑functional teams within Organon to drive strategy and execution of these external advocacy efforts, including policy seminars, roundtables, social media campaigns, Congressional engagements, and senior leadership spotlights. Manage all aspects of external patient advocacy and alliance development engagement, including conducting research to prepare for meetings, briefings, and working groups. Represent Organon at key meetings and staff senior leadership at key functions. Maintain and oversee financial management for advocacy and alliance activities from both the U.S. Government Affairs budget and relevant franchise budgets. Lead alliance development through sponsorship, grant, and membership management, actively supporting external partners and internal budget requirements. Support strategy and content, along with other members of the team, for donor engagement programs to build awareness of and support for the Company’s PAC. Provide updates on issue advocacy and alliance development activities to senior management and create and deliver presentations for the PAC Board and related meetings as required. Required Education, Experience and Skills Bachelor’s degree. Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail. Excellent writing and communications skills. Ability to handle multiple tasks, work under deadlines, and collaborate across functions and with external stakeholders. Previous experience working with the advocacy community on furthering health policy objectives. Minimum three years of political, trade association or legislative experience preferred (prior PAC management experience a plus). Expertise in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and related technologies required. Additional qualifications: Master’s degree in public policy, public administration, or related field; six or more years of related experience; ability to build and maintain key relationships; excellent interpersonal and senior‑level stakeholder management skills; broad working knowledge of Congress and relevant policy landscape; relevant issue advocacy experience in women’s health, biosimilars, dermatology; innovative strategic thinking skills; cross‑functional fluency and willingness to be a cross‑functional partner. Travel 20% domestic travel potentially required. Benefits Retirement savings plan. Paid vacation and holiday time. Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave. Health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with applicable plans. Salary Range (U.S.) $138,200.00 – $234,900.00 (annualized). Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Organon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion, innovation, and belonging for all employees and job applicants. All employment practices are conducted without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. #J-18808-Ljbffr