Executive Director, Stakeholder Advocacy

Are you passionate about giving a voice to patients and shaping the future of life-changing therapies? Celldex Therapeutics is embarking on a pivotal journey, gearing up to launch barzolvolimab, a groundbreaking treatment poised to redefine care for various allergic and dermatological conditions. We’re seeking a visionary leader, someone who thrives on building meaningful connections and advocating for those we serve, to join us as our Executive Director, Stakeholder Advocacy. This is your chance to play a central role in a company dedicated to pioneering new horizons in immunology, making a tangible difference for countless individuals worldwide.

Overview

Celldex Therapeutics stands at the forefront of immunological innovation, relentlessly pursuing novel antibody-based treatments that engage the human immune system. Our focus is clear: to improve the lives of patients suffering from allergic, inflammatory, and autoimmune disorders. We foster an entrepreneurial environment where talented individuals are empowered, professional growth is a daily reality, and a shared passion for helping people with serious health conditions drives us forward.

We are now entering an exciting new chapter with barzolvolimab, the most advanced anti-KIT therapy in pivotal development. With Phase 3 studies underway in Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (CSU), Cold Urticaria (ColdU), and Solar Urticaria (SD), alongside Phase 2 studies in Atopic Dermatitis (AD), barzolvolimab has the potential to truly transform treatment paradigms. As our Executive Director, Stakeholder Advocacy, you will lead our global efforts to engage with patient communities, professional organizations, and key influencers, ensuring the patient voice is always at the heart of our strategies. This is a fully remote, worldwide opportunity, offering unparalleled flexibility and global impact.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and execute comprehensive global stakeholder engagement and advocacy strategies aligned with Celldex’s mission and therapeutic areas, particularly supporting the barzolvolimab launch.
Cultivate and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with patient advocacy groups, professional medical societies, key opinion leaders, and other relevant external stakeholders on a global scale.
Serve as a primary representative for Celldex at key national and international conferences, workshops, and patient forums, effectively communicating our scientific advancements and patient-centric approach.
Integrate insights gathered from patient communities and advocacy partners into Celldex’s commercial, clinical, and regulatory strategies, ensuring patient needs are central to our decision-making.
Educate stakeholders about Celldex’s innovative pipeline and therapies, particularly barzolvolimab, fostering a deep understanding of its potential benefits.
Monitor and analyze the external advocacy landscape, including policy changes, patient trends, and competitive activities, providing strategic recommendations to internal teams.
Lead the development of impactful educational resources and initiatives for patient communities and healthcare professionals.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Commercial, Regulatory, and Legal to ensure a unified and consistent approach to external engagement.
Ensure all advocacy activities comply with relevant legal, regulatory, and ethical guidelines.

Requirements

Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in patient advocacy, stakeholder engagement, public affairs, or corporate communications within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
Proven track record of developing and implementing successful global advocacy strategies for novel therapies, particularly in rare diseases, immunology, allergy, or dermatology.
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong, credible relationships with diverse external stakeholders, including patient groups, medical experts, and policy makers.
Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to articulate complex scientific and strategic information clearly and persuasively to varied audiences.
Strong leadership capabilities with experience managing projects and influencing without direct authority in a matrixed organization.
Deep understanding of the drug development lifecycle, regulatory processes, and commercialization strategies within the biopharmaceutical sector.
Strategic mindset with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of translating insights into actionable plans.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and fully remote work environment.
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (e.g., MBA, MS, PharmD, PhD) in a relevant field is highly preferred.
Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed to engage with stakeholders and attend events.

What You'll Gain

The extraordinary opportunity to significantly impact the lives of patients facing allergic, inflammatory, and autoimmune disorders.
A pivotal role at a pioneering company during a transformative period as we launch a potentially life-changing therapy.
An empowering, entrepreneurial culture where your contributions are valued, and professional development is actively encouraged.
The chance to work with a passionate and driven team committed to scientific innovation and patient well-being.
Enjoy the flexibility and autonomy of a fully remote work model, allowing you to contribute from anywhere in the world.
Competitive compensation and benefits package reflecting the importance of this leadership role.