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VP, Global Patient Advocacy

Dyne Therapeutics is focused on delivering functional improvement for people living with genetically driven neuromuscular diseases. We are developing therapeutics that target muscle and the central nervous system (CNS) to address the root cause of disease. The company is advancing clinical programs for myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) and Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), and preclinical programs for facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) and Pompe disease. At Dyne, we are on a mission to deliver functional improvement for individuals, families and communities.

The Vice President, Global Patient Advocacy is an experienced and hands-on leader who defines the strategy for and manages all patient engagement, communications and programs. This individual is a member of the Corporate and Patient Affairs (C&PA) team where they contribute to overarching Dyne objectives and plans by developing and implementing global and regional advocacy strategies and initiatives.

This role collaborates cross-functionally to cultivate and advance strategic partnerships with key stakeholders, including regional, national and global patient advocacy organizations (PAOs), policy stakeholders, healthcare professionals and medical organizations to drive shared objectives with patient communities and to support Dyne corporate and program goals. The VP, Global Patient Advocacy is the primary Dyne contact and relationship manager for PAOs and patients/families, and leads on coordination when other functions interface with these stakeholders.

In addition to the C&PA team, this role is expected to contribute to enterprise-wide thinking and projects with key cross-functional partners including Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Legal, Compliance, Commercial, and Research.

This role is based in Waltham, MA without the possibility of being a remote role.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

• Define the strategic plan for and holistic company philosophy on patient advocacy
• Ensure systematic inclusion of patient and caregiver perspectives at corporate and program levels, including into policy and access initiatives and clinical trial designs
• Lead cross-functional teams that develop programs, communications and collateral to educate patient/family and PAO audiences on Dyne programs
• Support PAOs with regulatory bodies and payors to reinforce innovation and access
• Identify, establish and ensure that the infrastructure, resources and processes are in place to execute the overall patient advocacy and engagement strategy
• Lead Dyne's cross-functional grants and sponsorships committee, plan and process with support from the C&PA operations manager
• Own compliant individual patient engagement
• Drive presence at PAO events and meetings and share takeaways
• Lead the organization and execution of internal employee events involving and/or supporting patients and PAOs (i.e., patient speakers, Rare Disease Day, etc.)
• Contribute to insight generation and implications with cross-functional partners
• Serve as Dyne's subject matter expert on patient-centric industry and advocacy practices and trends, and provide perspectives and education to senior leadership
• Define and manage budget to deliver on pre-specified metrics
• Understand and abide by all relevant compliance regulations

Education and Skills Requirements:

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in life science-related discipline preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in patient advocacy, including in a clinical-stage biotechnology company
• Expert understanding of the patient community, preferably with experience in neuromuscular disorders and/or rare disease
• Deep understanding of patient advocacy codes of conduct, regulations and guidelines across geographies
• Experience working on global cross-functional teams across development phases from discovery through commercialization
• Compelling leadership style with a willingness to be hands-on and initially asan advocacy team of one
• Experience building and managing teams
• Ability to work independently with strong organizational, prioritization and analytical skills
• Strong cross-functional partner
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Vendor, project and budget management experience
• Ability to influence without authority at all levels of the organization
• Ability to travel in the U.S. and outside of the U.S. on a regular basis, approximately 25-30% of time, often over weekends

Dyne Therapeutics is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

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