Medical Advocacy & Medical Education Director

Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd., is a global pharmaceutical company based in Japan with operations in the U.S. (Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.), focused on addressing patient needs in oncology, urology, women's health, rare diseases, cell & gene therapies and CNS. With several marketed products and a diverse pipeline of early- to late-stage investigational assets, we aim to accelerate discovery, research, and development to bring novel therapies to patients sooner. For more information on SMPA, visit our website or follow us on LinkedIn. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: The Director, Medical Advocacy & Medical Education is a strategic leadership role within SMPA Medical Affairs, reporting to the Senior Director, Head of Medical Strategy. The position provides leadership across patient advocacy, external stakeholder engagement, and medical education, translating patient and stakeholder perspectives into meaningful Medical Affairs strategies and initiatives while partnering closely with Medical Strategy and cross-functional colleagues across the organization. Advocacy Strategy and External Engagement • Develop and execute integrated patient advocacy strategies aligned with therapeutic area priorities and evolving patient community needs. • Build and maintain trusted, long-term relationships with patient advocacy organizations, professional societies, and other partners at national, regional, and local levels. • Identify opportunities for strategic collaboration that advance shared goals