Executive Director, Stakeholder Advocacy

Celldex Therapeutics•Hampton, NJ

7d•$233,631 - $303,417

About The Position

The Executive Director, Stakeholder Advocacy is a critical leadership position responsible for providing senior-level leadership to our stakeholder advocacy efforts. This role ensures alignment with our mission to improve the lives of patients with allergic, inflammatory and autoimmune disorders. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in advocacy, along with a strong knowledge of relevant public and private policies impacting the biopharma and pharmaceutical market.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
15+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biopharma industry with a strong background in advocacy and a working knowledge of private and public policy (state and federal policy experience preferred)
Experience navigating changing policy environments and market dynamics.
Strong ability to work across functions and to articulate the importance and value of stakeholder advocacy
Exceptional leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate others.
Strong strategic thinking and analytical abilities, capable of developing long-term advocacy strategies.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, adept at articulating complex ideas.
Deep understanding of the regulatory, market, and payer landscapes in the pharmaceutical and biopharma space.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a related field preferred.
Experience in Immunology and Inflammation markets preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and direction to stakeholder advocacy efforts, fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing culture.
Act as a liaison to Executive Management, representing the interests and perspectives of the advocacy stakeholders.
Stay informed about market dynamics, policy changes, and public perception issues related to the biopharma and pharmaceutical industry. Develop and implement strategies/tactics to take advantage of changing market dynamics.
Develop and implement comprehensive advocacy strategies that support the Celldex mission and business objectives.
Monitor and understand private and public policy impacts and payer challenges, ensuring our products remain accessible to those who need them.
Ensure advocacy strategies are aligned with the latest regulatory and policy developments in the allergy/immunology therapeutic space.
Encourage innovative approaches to advocacy that align with our core values.
Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including policymakers, patient groups, industry partners, and healthcare practitioners.
Identify and establish relationships with key, new, non-traditional stakeholders to support market changes and portfolio expansion.
Represent Celldex, effectively communicating our mission, values, and advocacy goals.
Build and nurture a network of influential organizations and leaders to support advocacy initiatives.
Communicate effectively with diverse audiences, conveying complex ideas clearly and persuasively.
Provide regular updates and reports to Executive Management on policy developments and advocacy efforts.
Maintain open and transparent communication channels within the team and across the organization.
Develop metrics to assess the effectiveness of advocacy strategies and initiatives.
Use data-driven insights to refine and improve policy/advocacy efforts.
Ensure all policy and advocacy activities comply with relevant regulations and ethical standards.