• Lead development and execution of an External Partner engagement plan with strategic alignment to company goals and brand strategies. • Develop and implement an External Partner engagement strategy aligned to internal business needs and external community needs. • Partner with Patient Organizations to identify and implement innovative initiatives to empower patient communities to seek optimal and informed care. • Participate in and support Patient Organization events, workshops, and conferences to elevate awareness and champion patient community engagement. • Collaborate and co-create with Professional Medical Associations to identify and implement innovative initiatives and partnerships intended to address evolving medical science. • Provide insight into Health Policy and Access & Reimbursement trends to ensure Patient Organizations have a thorough understanding of the access and reimbursement landscape. • Implement a detailed framework to ensure patient experience is incorporated into all critical business decisions across asset lifecycle. • Engage with patient advocacy groups, foundations, and individual patients to see their point of view and needs as it related to data generation. • Establish and maintain strong relationships with key collaborators in the patient community. • Represent the company in external forums and conferences related to patient advocacy. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure patient perspective is internally understood and incorporated into company culture. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure patient needs are considered at all stages of product lifecycle. • Collaborate with Clinical Development, Medical Affairs, Regulatory, Corporate Communications, Human Resources, Legal, and Compliance to ensure that Cristcot’s core values and corporate brand are represented in internal and external initiatives. • Cultivate a collaborative and supportive team culture to achieve patient-centric goals.