Novartis
Associate Director, Neuromuscular, US Patient Advocacy
$126K–$234K
East Hanover +1 · Director · Full-time · Posted Oct 22, 2026
- Location
- East Hanover
Cambridge (USA) - Experience
- 8+ years in patient advocacy or a related discipline; 1–2 years in an industry patient advocacy role required.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree required.
About the job
Builds patient advocacy partnerships and strategies in neuromuscular disease to address unmet needs, improve access to care, and inform business priorities.
What you'll do
- Build long-term relationships and strategic collaborations with neuromuscular patient organizations and communities.
- Develop and execute integrated advocacy strategies, applying patient and caregiver insights across corporate affairs and business partners.
- Develop AI-enabled education resources, monitor outcomes and compliance, and manage agency budgets and ROI.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree.
- 8+ years of experience in patient advocacy or a related discipline with a healthcare and/or pharmaceutical background.
- 1–2 years in an industry patient advocacy role.
- Commercial launch experience; ability to build stakeholder relationships and develop integrated plans against business objectives.
Nice to have
- Prior experience in neuromuscular and rare disease areas.
- Understanding of the US policy, regulatory, and compliance landscape.
Pay
$126,000 and $234,000 per year (base salary)
AI focus
Develop AI-enabled educational programs and resources addressing patient and caregiver needs and business objectives.
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