Director of Advocacy

Ascendis Pharma is a dynamic, fast-growing global biopharmaceutical company with locations in Denmark, Europe, and the United States. Today, we're advancing programs in Endocrinology Rare Disease and Oncology.

Here at Ascendis, we pride ourselves on exceptional science, visionary leadership, and skilled and passionate colleagues.

Guided by our core values of Patients, Science, and Passion, we use our TransCon® drug development platform to fulfill our mission of developing new and potentially best-in-class therapies to address unmet medical needs.

Our culture fosters a place where skilled, adaptable, and highly resourceful professionals can truly make their mark. We offer a dynamic workplace for employees to grow and develop their skills.

The Director of Patient Advocacy & Engagement (GPAE) leads patient advocacy and engagement initiatives across the US, building strategic relationships and communicating the potential of the company’s clinical programs...

· Develop and execute effective advocacy strategies that align with organizational goals and amplify our message to key audiences.

· Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, policymakers, and other stakeholders to support advocacy efforts.

· Coordinate with internal teams to ensure advocacy strategies are integrated into broader marketing and communications plans.

· Monitor and analyze policy developments and industry trends to inform advocacy strategies and adjust tactics as needed.

· Lead the creation of advocacy materials, including briefs, presentations, and digital content, to engage and educate stakeholders and the public.

· Organize and participate in events, meetings, and other activities to promote advocacy objectives and build community support.

· Manage and mentor a team of account managers and specialists, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.

· Help lead business development efforts...

Position: Policy and Advocacy Director

Department: Movement Building Department

Supervisor: Deputy Director of Movement Building

Salary: $90,000 - $110,000 annually

Benefits: Full medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance covered at 100%; flexible work schedule; flexible paid time off with approval from supervisor; paid holidays; phone and travel allowance; child and pet-friendly workplace.

Position & Status: Full-time, 40 hrs/week, exempt

Anticipated Start Date: October 2024

Location: Hybrid (based in Oregon). This role allows for up to three days of remote work per week, with a requirement to attend monthly meetings in Multnomah County. Will be required to work extended hours in Salem during legislative sessions.

Physical/Cognitive Details: Regularly required to...

Women Donors Network [WDN; 501(c)(3) organization] and WDN Action [WDNA; 501(c)(4) organization] are immediately hiring a passionate, seasoned, and inspiring Managing Director of Politics and Advocacy to lead, manage and drive political strategy and advocacy at WDN Action. This is a full-time, remote role that will report to the President and CEO.

ABOUT US

Women Donors Network [WDN] is a national network of women donors [cis and trans], nonbinary, and gender-expansive individuals committed to protecting and advancing gender, racial, economic, and climate justice. As a growing multiracial and multigenerational community of donor organizers, we connect, grow, fund, and mobilize together in solidarity with movements to transform people, culture, and systems rooted in justice. Through WDN Action, our c4 affiliate organization, we work to transform policies, political infrastructure, and political possibilities by investing in advocacy and electoral...

· Develop and execute effective advocacy strategies that align with organizational goals and amplify our message to key audiences.

· Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, policymakers, and other stakeholders to support advocacy efforts.

· Coordinate with internal teams to ensure advocacy strategies are integrated into broader marketing and communications plans.

· Monitor and analyze policy developments and industry trends to inform advocacy strategies and adjust tactics as needed.

· Lead the creation of advocacy materials, including briefs, presentations, and digital content, to engage and educate stakeholders and the public.

· Organize and participate in events, meetings, and other activities to promote advocacy objectives and build community support.

· Manage and mentor a team of account managers and specialists, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.

· Help lead business development efforts...