Associate Global Advocacy Manager

DexCom • San Diego, CA

5d • Remote

About The Position

The Company Dexcom Corporation (NASDAQ DXCM) is a pioneer and global leader in continuous glucose monitoring (CGM). Dexcom began as a small company with a big dream: To forever change how diabetes is managed. To unlock information and insights that drive better health outcomes. Here we are 25 years later, having pioneered an industry. And we're just getting started. We are broadening our vision beyond diabetes to empower people to take control of health. That means personalized, actionable insights aimed at solving important health challenges. To continue what we've started: Improving human health. We are driven by thousands of ambitious, passionate people worldwide who are willing to fight like warriors to earn the trust of our customers by listening, serving with integrity, thinking big, and being dependable. We've already changed millions of lives and we're ready to change millions more. Our future ambition is to become a leading consumer health technology company while continuing to develop solutions for serious health conditions. We'll get there by constantly reinventing unique biosensing-technology experiences. Though we've come a long way from our small company days, our dreams are bigger than ever. The opportunity to improve health on a global scale stands before us. Meet the team: At Dexcom, we are dedicated to creating life-changing products that empower people to take control of their health. As a leader in the diabetes management space, our mission is to support individuals living with diabetes, providing them with innovative tools to ease their daily challenges and improve their quality of life. We are more than just a company; we are a community committed to making a positive impact. Where you come in: You champion and lead meaningful engagement with people living with Diabetes and patient advocacy organizations, building and managing strategic, compliant relationships with national and community-based patient advocacy organizations. You represent the company in joint industry forums, coalitions, patient-centered alliances, trade associations, professional organizations, and patient groups, building and maintaining relationships with assigned external partners. You champion the integration of patient and caregiver insights into clinical development, lifecycle management, market access planning, and commercial strategy. You will lead efforts to collect, analyze, and translate qualitative patient insights into actionable business recommendations. You will lead patient storytelling initiatives that elevate real-world experiences, with a focus on amplifying diverse perspectives and unmet needs. You will advocate internally for patient-centered thinking, helping shape a culture of empathy, equity, and innovation. You will represent Dexcom for engagements with diabetes coalitions focused on Medicaid access, formulary coverage, and community-based care delivery. You will monitor and inform the adaptation of strategies in response to changes in the policy landscape, patient needs, and healthcare delivery trends.

Requirements

• Experience: 5+ years of progressive experience in patient advocacy, public affairs, healthcare strategy, value and access or related fields.
• Education: A bachelor's degree is required, with an advanced degree (e.g., MPP, MPH or MBA) being a plus.
• Strong research, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills are essential.
• An understanding of payor policy, payment, and care delivery model, and ability to manage external multi-level stakeholder relationships with patient, provider and payer advocacy groups.
• Professional attributes include strong stakeholder management and persuasion skills, attention to detail, proven track record of building and sustaining trusted relationships with patient advocacy organizations, community leaders, and individuals with lived experience.
• This role requires strong communication, research, and project management skills.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to align advocacy strategies to business priorities while staying grounded in-patient insights and community needs.
• Excellent communication, storytelling, and influencing skills to elevate patient perspectives and inspire organizational action.
• Understands the medical device/pharma/biotech business model, regulatory process & compliance guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Champion and lead meaningful engagement with people living with Diabetes and patient advocacy organizations, building and managing strategic, compliant relationships with national and community-based patient advocacy organizations.
• Represent the company in joint industry forums, coalitions, patient-centered alliances, trade associations, professional organizations, and patient groups, building and maintaining relationships with assigned external partners.
• Champion the integration of patient and caregiver insights into clinical development, lifecycle management, market access planning, and commercial strategy.
• Lead efforts to collect, analyze, and translate qualitative patient insights into actionable business recommendations.
• Lead patient storytelling initiatives that elevate real-world experiences, with a focus on amplifying diverse perspectives and unmet needs.
• Advocate internally for patient-centered thinking, helping shape a culture of empathy, equity, and innovation.
• Represent Dexcom for engagements with diabetes coalitions focused on Medicaid access, formulary coverage, and community-based care delivery.
• Monitor and inform the adaptation of strategies in response to changes in the policy landscape, patient needs, and healthcare delivery trends.

Benefits

• A front row seat to life changing CGM technology. Learn about our brave #dexcomwarriors community.
• A full and comprehensive benefits program.
• Growth opportunities on a global scale.
• Access to career development through in-house learning programs and/or qualified tuition reimbursement.
• An exciting and innovative, industry-leading organization committed to our employees, customers, and the communities we serve.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees