Date Posted:
June 3, 2026
Position Title:
Associate Director, Patient Advocacy & Communications
Office/Company:
Supernus Pharmaceuticals
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Job Number:
HC-07609
Reports To:
Location:
Rockville, MD
Contact:
Salary:
$176,000 to $203,000
Primary Role
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
Supernus Pharmaceuticals is an award-winning biopharmaceutical company with more than 30 years of experience in developing and commercializing products that treat central nervous system (CNS) diseases.The Associate Director, Patient Advocacy & Communications will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing Supernus Pharmaceuticals’ reputation among key stakeholders, including advocacy organizations (Patient & HCP), integrated media, internal employees, external investors, and the general public.Bachelor’s degree plus a minimum of 8 years of communications/advocacy experience in the biopharmaceutical industry. Master’s preferred.
Responsibilities:
• Support development and execution of integrated communications and patient & HCP advocacy strategies that advance enterprise objectives and strengthen company reputation.
• Shape and consistently articulate the company’s corporate narrative, positioning, and key messages across stakeholders including media, patient communities, investors, and employees.
• Monitor industry, policy, competitive, and regulatory landscapes to proactively identify opportunities and mitigate reputational risk.
• Support communications around corporate social responsibility (CSR) and patient impact initiatives.
• Support proactive and reactive media relations efforts, including drafting press releases, media advisories, Q&As, and briefing documents (branded, disease-state, and corporate-focused releases across Supernus).
• Partner with leadership and HR to drive internal communications that inform, engage, and align employees with company strategy.
Qualifications:
• Proven cross-functional leadership and strategic planning capabilities.
• Experience in patient advocacy, community engagement, and issues management.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement abilities; able to collaborate effectively with internal customers and cross-functional teams.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, editing, and presentation skills.
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements related to patient advocacy and external engagement.
Instructions:
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Other:
Authorized to legally work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
