Associate Director, Global Patient Advocacy (Hematology-Oncology)

Location: UK, Germany, Italy or Spain; hybrid model. Travel: 40%+

Company

hirify.global is a biotechnology company that develops and commercializes medicines for serious diseases, including cancer, hematologic conditions, rare diseases, and inflammatory disorders.

What you will do

• Lead patient advocacy and engagement strategy for Hematology-Oncology across Europe.
• Partner with senior leaders in Medical Affairs, Market Access, Marketing, and Policy.
• Build and manage relationships with patient advocacy groups and professional societies.
• Oversee patient engagement initiatives, meetings, and communications.
• Develop frameworks that embed the patient perspective into organizational processes.
• Track advocacy outcomes and report results to senior leadership while fostering consensus among stakeholders.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree required.
• 10+ years of industry or relevant professional experience.
• 5+ years of experience in patient advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and issues management.
• European, international, or global advocacy experience and understanding of relevant regulations, including EMA and HTA.
• Proven leadership in developing and executing advocacy strategies.
• Willingness to travel 40%+; multilingual capabilities are strongly preferred.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive, science-driven workplace focused on developing life-changing medicines.
• Competitive total rewards package may include bonuses, equity awards, pension or retirement benefits, insurance, paid time off, and family support benefits.
• Many roles are performed onsite or through a hybrid model, with expectations varying by role and location.
• Reasonable accommodations are provided during the recruitment process where required.