Advocacy Director Cover Letter

In response to your job posting for advocacy director, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for expertise and knowledge of current industry trends in technology and cybersecurity risk standards to improve the security posture across the company.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Knowledge of regulatory process as it relates to the wireless industry
• Developed and managed public relations and corporate communications objectives, with proven leadership and excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience in presenting and speaking to the public and governmental entities
• Navigated corporate and governmental environments within a corporate group context
• Led medium to large-sized teams dispersed in multiple locations
• Significant experience with media communications and public affairs
• Substantial experience working for or with a wireless carrier, regulatory/governmental/external affairs consulting firm, a utility, or a municipality, or in a Planning, Zoning, and Land Use capacity
• Understanding of brand and franchise needs, including relevant scientific, medical, economic and policy-related matters related to this therapeutic area

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the advocacy director position.

Previously, I was responsible for forward thinking analysis of the industry to gain competitive advantage and formulate strategic recommendations on countrywide pricing, product or risk management.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Some knowledge of government policy setting, government relations, and/or public relations is helpful
• Interest in public policy and working knowledge of the political process
• Have a passion for working with people and volunteers
• Strong track record of superior decision making and performance in developing and driving strategic projects, including managing budgets
• Knowledge in BMS CFIG therapeutic focus areas is strongly preferred
• Demonstrated reputation internally and externally as a well-respected, dynamic team player
• Previous experience leading the development of professional medical society and patient advocacy strategies for pharmaceutical organizations
• Previous experience as relationship manager for professional medical associations and patient advocacy groups

In response to your job posting for advocacy director, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In the previous role, I was responsible for 2nd Line risk oversight of the Information Risk Management Program and provides direct 2nd Line support for the Information Technology, Information Security, Business Continuity Management and Records Management Programs, including policies/standards/procedures, strategies, material risks, risk reporting routines and metrics.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Proven understanding of key external and internal trends affecting patient and consumer engagement, specifically in areas that affect political and social norms of relevance to BI
• Proven understanding of the needs and behaviors of people living with or at risk for various diseases or conditions of greatest interest to the company pressing public health issues, including but not limited to patients, their families, consumers
• Solid speaking, writing, and budgeting skills
• Strong existing relationships and reputation in advocacy engagement
• Experienced in advocacy planning and execution
• Strong business and financial management acumen
• Consistently demonstrates good judgment
• Demonstrated success in creating, developing and successfully managing a team of experienced advocacy professionals

I would like to submit my application for the advocacy director opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for industry insight, strategic direction, risk management and executive level perspective into clients’ business needs and growth opportunities.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Demonstrated exemplary team leadership
• Be able to delegate authority and responsibility to members of a team
• Strong problem-solving, priority-setting, public speaking and decision-making skills
• Some knowledge and experience in healthcare policy issues
• Able to think holistically about organizational needs
• Experience working collaboratively, across multiple functions within an organization and execution of goals with enterprise level impact
• CFA Charter is preferred
• Significant experience in organizing and managing volunteers in a multinational environment preferred

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the advocacy director position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for oversight to analysis and information on the industry, competitive activity and the impact to the Company’s performance.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Proven understanding of key external and internal trends affecting patient and consumer engagement
• Previous experience communicating the value of innovation and addressing access barriers to care
• Previous experience in neuroscience
• Understands the pharma/biotech business model, regulatory process & compliance guidelines
• Experience with product (drug) launches
• BA/BS in communications, public policy, marketing or a related area
• Solid understanding of relevant regulations and guidelines (eg, EMA, HTA)
• Exceptional oral, written, interpersonal and presentation skills