Associate Director Advocacy

J oin Us in Tackling Autoimmune Disease at Its Root At Vor, we believe science can do more than manage symptoms. It can change the course of disease. By advancing telitacicept, a first- and potentially best-in-class dual BAFF/APRIL inhibitor, we are silencing upstream survival signals and stopping downstream autoimmune cascades. Together, we are addressing disease at its root cause and rewriting what is possible for patients worldwide. When you join Vor, you’re not just working on a medicine. You’re part of a mission to redefine the future of autoimmune care. Why Work at Vor? Impact: Contribute directly to a medicine with best-in-disease Phase 3 results in myasthenia gravis and expansion into multiple autoimmune diseases. Growth: Be part of a rapidly scaling company with opportunities to grow your career in science, clinical development, commercial strategy, and beyond. Innovation: Work on a platform with potential beyond one indication — a therapy that has already shown consistent results across lupus, IgA nephropathy, and Sjögren’s syndrome. Belonging: Join a culture where every voice is heard, and where our shared mission unites us across functions and geographies. We are seeking a highly motivated and patient-centric Associate Director of Patient Advocacy to support and execute Vor’s patient engagement strategy. This individual will serve as a key liaison between the company and patient advocacy organizations, ensuring patient insights are meaningfully integrated into internal initiatives and decision-making. This is a field-based role requiring significant travel to engage directly with patient communities, advocacy organizations, and key stakeholders. The ideal candidate is energized by being in the field, building relationships, and representing the patient voice both externally and internally. This position reports to Senior Director Patient Advocacy and works cross-functionally across Corporate Affairs, Clinical Operations, Medical Affairs, and Commercial teams. Key Responsibilities Patient Advocacy Engagement & Execution - Execute components of the patient advocacy strategy aligned with Vor’s mission and business priorities - Serve as a primary field-based contact for patient advocacy organizations, building strong and trusted relationships - Conduct regular in-person engagement with patient groups, attending conferences, meetings, and community events - Gather and translate patient insights into actionable feedback for internal stakeholders - Support the development and execution of patient-focused initiatives, including advisory boards, listening sessions, and educational programs - Maintain a deep understanding of the advocacy landscape and identify opportunities for meaningful engagement Field-Based Relationship Management - Represent Vor within the patient advocacy community with credibility, empathy, and professionalism - Build and maintain long-term relationships with regional and national advocacy organizations - Identify emerging advocacy groups and community leaders relevant to Vor’s therapeutic areas - Serve as a visible and accessible presence in the field, strengthening Vor’s reputation within the patient community Cross-Functional Collaboration - Partner with internal teams to ensure patient insights are incorporated into clinical, medical, and commercial strategies - Collaborate with corporate affairs and communications teams to align messaging and engagement activities - Provide tactical input and real-world insights from the field to inform internal decision-making - Support internal education efforts to enhance organizational understanding of patient needs Compliance & Operational Excellence - Ensure all activities are conducted in compliance with company policies, legal requirements, and industry standards - Manage multiple priorities effectively in a dynamic and evolving environment - Maintain accurate documentation of engagements and insights Education & Experience Requirements - 6–10 years of ex