Director, Global Patient Advocacy and Society Engagement (San Diego)

Director, Global Patient Advocacy and Society Engagement

RayzeBio is a clinical‑stage precision oncology company dedicated to developing targeted radiopharmaceutical therapies for patients with challenging cancers. Our lead programs address the needs of individuals affected by gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (GEP‑NETs). As part of our team, you will join colleagues with a shared commitment to improving outcomes for the GEP‑NET and broader oncology patient community. This role will initially report into the Head of Medical Affairs but may evolve as the company approaches commercialization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of RayzeBio’s global advocacy and professional society strategy for radiopharmaceuticals, GEP‑NET, and other emerging tumors, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives.
• Serve as the primary relationship manager for patient and professional societies worldwide, building and sustaining long‑term, trust‑based partnerships. Represent RayzeBio at scientific conferences, congresses, and professional society meetings. Liaise with internal Rayze experts to ensure appropriate representation at initiatives and roundtables.
• Drive cross‑functional working groups to coordinate patient education, access, and policy initiatives that address GEP‑NET and RPT challenges.
• Collaborate with HR, Communications, and other departments to amplify the patient voice at RayzeBio and orchestrate key employee engagement events.
• Support launch readiness and execute post‑marketing insight‑gathering activities to optimize outcomes and access for GEP‑NET patients.
• Establish and champion internal patient‑centric initiatives, ensuring patient perspectives are embedded across all functions.
• Depending on background and experience, establish and maintain relationships with other healthcare providers and strategic stakeholders or in‑assigned region. Communicate scientific and clinical information related to RayzeBio’s pipeline. Gather and share medical insights and unmet needs from the healthcare community to inform company strategy, development, and post‑marketing efforts. Support clinical trial recruitment and site engagement by educating investigators and research teams about ongoing studies.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or higher required.
• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in advocacy or patient‑related roles, with at least 5 years in biotech or pharmaceutical companies.
• Demonstrated success in developing and implementing strategic initiatives, including planning, development, benchmarking, and measurement.
• Executive presence with proven ability to collaborate, lead, facilitate, influence, and organize across teams and organizational levels.
• Strong organizational skills, creative thinking, and adaptability to shifting priorities and deadlines.
• Relationship management expertise within oncology, ideally with experience in radiopharmaceuticals.
• Extensive cross‑functional leadership experience.
• Self‑starter with a roll‑up‑the‑sleeves mentality and unwavering commitment to delivering patient‑centric solutions.

Compensation Overview

San Diego - RayzeBio - CA: $207,633 - $251,602

The starting compensation range above is for a full‑time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Other
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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