Executive Director, Stakeholder Advocacy (Remote)

About the role

Celldex, a biopharmaceutical company focused on antibody-based therapies for allergic, inflammatory and autoimmune disorders, is building a commercial team around its pipeline drug barzolvolimab. It is seeking an Executive Director, Stakeholder Advocacy, a senior leadership role that provides direction to stakeholder advocacy efforts and keeps them aligned with the company's mission. The position is listed as remote, with the job location given as Hampton, NJ.

Key responsibilities

• Lead stakeholder advocacy efforts and act as a liaison to Executive Management, representing the interests of advocacy stakeholders.
• Stay informed on market dynamics, policy changes and public perception in the biopharma industry and develop strategies to take advantage of them.
• Develop and implement advocacy strategies that support the company's mission and business objectives, aligned with regulatory and policy developments in allergy and immunology.
• Monitor private and public policy impacts and payer challenges so products remain accessible.
• Build relationships with policymakers, patient groups, industry partners and healthcare practitioners, and with new, non-traditional stakeholders.
• Represent Celldex to external audiences and build a network of influential organizations and leaders.
• Report regularly to Executive Management on policy developments and advocacy results, and use data to refine efforts.
• Ensure all policy and advocacy activities comply with regulations and ethical standards.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree; master's degree in a related field preferred.
• 15+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biopharma industry with a strong background in advocacy and working knowledge of state and federal policy.
• Experience navigating changing policy environments and market dynamics.
• Preferred: experience in the immunology and inflammation markets.
• Deep understanding of the regulatory, market and payer landscapes in pharma and biopharma.

Required skills

• Exceptional leadership and strategic thinking, able to develop long-term advocacy strategies.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to convey complex ideas clearly.
• Ability to work across functions and articulate the value of stakeholder advocacy.

What we offer

• Expected base salary of $233,631 to $303,417.
• Annual discretionary bonus, long-term incentive, 401(k) with employer contribution, health care and other insurance benefits for employee and family, paid holidays, vacation and sick days.
• Travel of 50%, with more travel possible before launch.