Director, International Patient Advocacy

Role Overview

• Lead the development and execution of disease area–specific patient advocacy strategies focused on Immunodeficiencies and Inflammatory Neuropathies.
• Build, strengthen, and manage CSL's partnerships with key patient advocacy groups and other non-government stakeholders across the International region.
• Conduct stakeholder and landscape mapping to identify collaboration opportunities aligned with mutual priorities and patient impact.
• Serve as the primary contact for above market patient advocacy groups and support country-level engagement across affiliates.
• Provide disease-area–specific advocacy expertise to the International Business Team (core member of the Immunoglobulins IBT), regional affiliates, CEA, and other functions.
• Coordinate advocacy engagement across geographies to ensure alignment with CSL's cross functional priorities and to maximize partnership value.
• Lead the creation of external patient advocacy content, including messaging, campaigns, policy briefings, and other materials supporting advocacy priorities.
• Collaborate closely with the Head of Global Patient Advocacy & Policy, International Advocacy Directors, and Country Advocacy Leads through the CSL Patient Advocacy Network.
• Ensure all advocacy engagements adhere to compliance standards, partnership best practices, and CSL's commitment to transparency and reputation protection.

Requirements

• Ideally 10+ years of experience in patient advocacy, healthcare public affairs, medical affairs, market access, or related fields—preferably across multiple geographies relevant to the International region.
• Demonstrated success in designing and implementing patient advocacy strategies and partnerships that drive business and patient impact.
• Strong track record of building trust-based relationships with patient advocacy organizations and external stakeholders.
• Experience delivering multi‑channel advocacy content (e.g., campaigns, messaging, social media, policy materials).
• Expertise navigating complex healthcare environments, ideally within the biopharmaceutical or plasma industry.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a matrixed, cross‑functional, and multicultural environment.

Benefits

• Meaningful Work: The opportunity to shape patient advocacy strategies that directly influence patient outcomes across diverse global regions.
• International Scope: A highly cross‑functional, multicultural environment with the ability to engage stakeholders across Europe, Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East/Africa.
• Professional Growth: Access to global development programs, leadership training, and continuous learning opportunities to support your long‑term career progression.
• Collaborative Culture: A people‑focused organization where diverse perspectives are valued, and where teamwork drives innovation and impact.
• Competitive Compensation & Benefits: A comprehensive and market‑competitive package designed to support your wellbeing, including attractive salary, bonus eligibility, benefits, pension, and flexible working options.
• Purpose & Impact: A mission-driven role that empowers you to elevate the patient voice and make a measurable difference in the lives of people with rare and serious diseases.