Manager, Patient Advocacy & Engagement

Orca Bio • Sacramento, CA

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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

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.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees