Manager - Patient Advocacy & Engagement @ Orca Bio

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Biology & Biotech (2)

More than one million people in the United States today are fighting blood cancer. While a traditional allogeneic stem cell transplant has been the best hope for many, the transplant itself can prove fatal or lead to serious conditions, such as graft vs. host disease. Orca Bio is a late-stage biotechnology company redefining the transplant process by developing next-generation cell therapies with the goal of providing significantly better survival rates with dramatically fewer risks. With our purified, high-precision investigational cell therapies we hope to not only replace patients' blood and immune systems with healthy ones, but also restore their lives.

The Manager, Patient Advocacy & Engagement, is a high-impact role that engages with patient and community stakeholders to ensure productive and enduring partnerships. This individual will lead outreach to patient advocacy groups and educate and support internal teams, ensuring they are aware of the needs and experiences of patients. This is a critical role for the team at Orca Bio, a patient-driven organization whose mission is to transform the lives of patients through high-precision cell therapy. Preferred remote location: Chicago/or mid-west US.

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities

Build and maintain trusted relationships with patient leaders, advocacy organizations, caregivers, professional societies and other stakeholders in the blood cancer community through thoughtful and compliant engagement
Design and deliver community-focused initiatives, including advocacy roundtables, insight-gathering sessions, landscape assessments and workshops
Assist in managing patient advocacy grants, sponsorships and related requests in alignment with company policies
Coordinate with internal teams to bring patient perspectives into clinical trial activities, medical education and external engagement
Represent Orca Bio at advocacy events, reinforcing the company’s commitment to patient-focused innovation
Collaborate with Corporate Communications, Medical Affairs and Commercial teams to ensure consistent external messaging
Translate community insights into actionable recommendations that inform cross-functional strategies.
Champion a patient-first culture by elevating patient stories, perspectives and unmet needs across the company
Support patient-centric initiatives such as awareness campaigns, educational events, and development of accessible lay summaries of scientific content

Desired Competencies

Embodies a patient-centric mindset with a commitment to elevating patient and caregiver perspectives in all aspects of work
Ability to create and sustain trusted partnerships with diverse stakeholders
Skilled in developing and executing advocacy initiatives and community programs
Strong written and verbal skills, including translating complex science into accessible language
Understanding of oncology/hematology advocacy ecosystems and stakeholder dynamics
Knowledge of regulatory compliance standards related to patient engagement and communications
Experience managing budgets, grants, sponsorships and vendors in a compliant manner

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, public health, social work, policy, or a related field (advanced degree preferred)
Minimum 5 years of professional experience in patient advocacy, medical affairs, public health, or coalition building, with preference for oncology, hematology, or cell therapy experience
Strong understanding of the biotech/pharma industry, including the drug development process and regulatory frameworks
Demonstrated ability to collaborate across functions and influence at all levels of an organization
Track record of building consensus and fostering buy-in among diverse stakeholders
Exceptional interpersonal skills and cultural awareness to navigate a wide range of professional and community interactions

Who we are

We are driven by a passion for science and compassion for patients. We act with urgency to ensure our treatments are one day accessible to all who need them.

We live by our core values of passion, courage, and integrity. Excellence in our work means the chance to unlock a better quality of life for our patients, and with that comes tremendous responsibility.

We innovate on a path that hasn’t been paved. We embrace an entrepreneurial spirit and take calculated risks to achieve our mission. We aren’t afraid to ask “why not” and challenge the status quo.

We maintain a start-up culture of camaraderie and leadership by example, regardless of title.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and recognize that celebrating our differences creates stronger, lasting solutions that better serve our team, our patients and their healthcare providers.

Notice to staffing firms

Orca Bio does not accept resumes from staffing agencies with which we do not have a written agreement and specific engagement for a particular opening. Our employment activities, inquiries and offers are managed through our HR/Talent team, and all candidates are presented through this channel only. We do not accept unsolicited resumes, and we rarely outsource recruitment.

Manager - Patient Advocacy & Engagement

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