Associate Director / Director of Patient Advocacy

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree in public health, health policy, communications, or a related field preferred.
• 7-10+ years of experience in patient advocacy or patient engagement, or related external facing roles within biotech or pharma.
• Experience working in rare disease, specialty care, or high unmet need therapeutic areas strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise partnering with national and regional patient advocacy organizations and community leaders.
• Strong understanding of compliant patient engagement practices, grants, sponsorships, and advocacy interaction requirements.
• Proven ability to translate patient insights into actionable inputs for clinical development, Medical Affairs, Access, and Commercial teams.
• Experience leading patient listening initiatives, advisory boards, or community insight gathering programs.
• Excellent relationship building, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple external partnerships and prioritize initiatives in a fast‑paced, growth‑stage environment.
• Strong organizational, planning, and project‑management capabilities with a commitment to ethical, patient‑centered impact.

Additional Information

Capricor Therapeutics (NASDAQ: CAPR) is a biotechnology company dedicated to advancing transformative cell and exosome-based therapies for rare diseases. At the forefront of our innovation is Deramiocel (CAP-1002), our lead cell therapy in late-stage development for Duchenne muscular dystrophy. We are also harnessing our proprietary StealthX™ exosome platform to unlock new possibilities in targeted delivery and vaccinology. Every program reflects our commitment to pushing the boundaries of science and delivering life-changing treatments to patients and families who need them most. As an Associate Director / Director of Patient Advocacy at Capricor, you will guide and advance Capricor's U.S. patient advocacy strategy across the company's portfolio. In this role, you will cultivate trusted, compliant relationships with patient advocacy organizations, elevate the patient voice across the enterprise, and ensure patient perspectives meaningfully inform strategy from development through commercialization. The ideal candidate brings deep experience partnering with advocacy communities, strong cross functional collaboration skills, and a commitment to patient centered impact in rare and specialty disease areas. Why Capricor? Capricor Therapeutics, a trailblazer in cell and exosome therapy, is dedicated to redefining standards of care with innovative treatments rooted in scientific excellence. Guided by integrity and a passion for patient-centered impact, our team is shaping a brighter future for healthcare. Join us and contribute to a mission-driven group that's transforming lives with every breakthrough. Come Work With Us! At Capricor, you'll thrive in a collaborative environment that nurtures your professional growth and innovation. Join a dedicated team fueled by a passion for advancing medical science and transforming patient lives through our cutting-edge therapies. Please note that Capricor does not use Skype for interviews or recruiting activities. Candidates will only be contacted by an official Capricor email address which is @capricor.com. Additionally, Capricor will never ask potential employees to send a check or money to the Company for any reason. Notice to Recruiting Agencies Capricor Therapeutics does not accept candidate submissions or referrals from recruiting agencies, staffing firms, or third-party recruiters without expressed consent from Talent Acquisition management and a prior written agreement. Agencies that contact hiring managers directly, solicit business, or submit candidates without this approval will not be considered for any engagement. All such submissions become the property of Capricor Therapeutics, and no fees will be paid for any candidates hired as a result. We appreciate your cooperation and respect for this policy.

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