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About the role
Everything we do at Maze is about patients. This role makes sure that is true in practice. As our Senior Director, Patient Advocacy, you will lead the function that connects Maze to the people our medicines are meant to serve: patients, caregivers, and the communities around them. You will make sure their experience and insight shape how we design trials, plan enrollment, approach regulators, and talk about our work. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- 10+ years of progressive experience in patient advocacy and community engagement, including directing a function and leading a team, ideally in biopharma or life sciences
- A track record of building strategic partnerships with patient advocacy organizations, professional societies, and community groups, nationally and internationally
- Experience presenting to and advising executive leadership, with the ability to deliver a clear, compelling presentation
- Proven people leadership, including hiring, developing, and managing a team
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- A collaborative, ethical, patient-first mindset, with strong business sense and the ability to negotiate and find common ground with partners
More about this role
Everything we do at Maze is about patients. This role makes sure that is true in practice.
As our Senior Director, Patient Advocacy, you will lead the function that connects Maze to the people our medicines are meant to serve: patients, caregivers, and the communities around them. You will make sure their experience and insight shape how we design trials, plan enrollment, approach regulators, and talk about our work.
This is a newly created role, and it arrives at an important moment. Our lead program, MZE829, is moving toward a pivotal trial that we plan to start in the first half of 2027, subject to regulatory feedback. The patient voice will matter more than ever in how that trial is designed and run.
You will set the direction for patient advocacy across our kidney and metabolic disease portfolio, from our APOL1-mediated kidney disease and chronic kidney disease (CKD) programs to the indications that come next. A Director is already in the function and will report to you, and you will shape the team from there, including future hires.
- Own the patient advocacy and community involvement strategy, aligned with our pipeline priorities, Medical Affairs objectives, and company...
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