The Senior Manager, Corporate Communications and Patient Advocacy will play a central role in shaping and executing CG Oncology’s integrated communications and patient advocacy strategy as the company advances its immunotherapy platform in bladder cancer.
Reporting to and partnering closely with the Vice President of Communications and Patient Advocacy, this individual will help drive communications strategy for key corporate reputation initiatives and lead campaigns that build measurable awareness of CG Oncology’s strategy, pipeline, products, and culture.
This role will lead the development of differentiated narratives and content across external and internal channels, support executive visibility through thought leadership and media engagement, and help protect and strengthen CG Oncology’s reputation with patients, healthcare stakeholders, investors, and employees.
The position requires strong content strategy capabilities, experience supporting patient-facing initiatives, disciplined media engagement, and digital activation expertise informed by data and emerging AI capabilities.
Collaborate with cross-functional leadership and agency partners to ensure message consistency, efficient resource utilization, and high-quality execution.

Bachelor’s degree in communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Public Health, or related field.
8+ years of experience in biotechnology or pharmaceutical communications.
Experience within a publicly traded company and/or agency supporting biotech/pharma clients.
Direct experience developing and executing corporate communications programs.
Strong understanding of SEC regulations, disclosure requirements, and FDA communication guidance.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to simplify complex scientific information for diverse audiences.
Experience with advocacy engagement principles and industry best practices.
Proven success in proactive and reactive communications execution.
Experience working with external agency partners.
Experience with vendor management including contracting.

Senior Manager, Corporate Communications – Patient Advocacy

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