Senior Associate Global Policy and Advocacy Specialist

The Company

Dexcom Corporation (NASDAQ DXCM) is a pioneer and global leader in continuous glucose monitoring (CGM). Dexcom began as a small company with a big dream: To forever change how diabetes is managed. To unlock information and insights that drive better health outcomes. Here we are 25 years later, having pioneered an industry. And we're just getting started. We are broadening our vision beyond diabetes to empower people to take control of health. That means personalized, actionable insights aimed at solving important health challenges. To continue what we've started: Improving human health.

We are driven by thousands of ambitious, passionate people worldwide who are willing to fight like warriors to earn the trust of our customers by listening, serving with integrity, thinking big, and being dependable. We've already changed millions of lives and we're ready to change millions more. Our future ambition is to become a leading consumer health technology company while continuing to develop solutions for serious health conditions. We'll get there by constantly reinventing unique biosensing-technology experiences. Though we've come a long way from our small company days, our dreams are bigger than ever. The opportunity to improve health on a global scale stands before us.

Meet the team:

At Dexcom, we are dedicated to creating life-changing products that empower people to take control of their health. As a leader in the diabetes management space, our mission is to support individuals living with diabetes, providing them with innovative tools to ease their daily challenges and improve their quality of life. We are more than just a company; we are a community committed to making a positive impact.

Where you come in:

• You will champion meaningful engagement with people living with Diabetes, healthcare provider organizations and patient advocacy organizations, building and managing strategic, compliant relationships with national and community-based patient advocacy organizations.
• You will represent the company in joint industry forums, coalitions, patient-centered alliances, trade associations, professional organizations, and patient groups, building and maintaining relationships with assigned external partners.

• Support efforts to collect, analyze, and translate qualitative patient insights into actionable business recommendations.
• Oversee patient storytelling initiatives that elevate real-world experiences, with a focus on amplifying diverse perspectives and unmet needs.
• Represent Dexcom for engagements with diabetes coalitions focused on Medicaid access, formulary coverage, and community-based care delivery.
• Monitor and inform the adaptation of strategies in response to changes in the policy landscape, patient needs, and healthcare delivery trends.
• Champion the integration of patient and caregiver insights into clinical development, lifecycle management, market access planning, and commercial strategy.
• Support efforts to collect, analyze, and translate qualitative patient insights into actionable business recommendations.
• Oversee patient storytelling initiatives that elevate real-world experiences, with a focus on amplifying diverse perspectives and unmet needs.
• Advocate internally for patient-centered thinking, helping shape a culture of empathy, equity, and innovation.

What makes you successful:

• Experience: 3+ years of progressive experience in patient advocacy, public affairs, healthcare strategy, value and access or related fields.
• Education: A bachelor's degree is required, with an advanced degree (e.g., MPP, MPH or MBA) being a plus.
• Strong research, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills are essential.
• An understanding of payor policy, reimbursement and payment, and ability to manage external multi-level stakeholder relationships with patient, provider and payer advocacy groups.

• Professional attributes include strong stakeholder management and persuasion skills, attention to detail, proven track record of building and sustaining trusted relationships with patient advocacy organizations, community leaders, and individuals with lived experience.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to align advocacy strategies to business priorities while staying grounded in-patient insights and community needs.
• Excellent communication, storytelling, and influencing skills to elevate patient perspectives and inspire organizational action.
• Understands the pharma/biotech business model, regulatory process & compliance guidelines.

What you’ll get:

• A front row seat to life changing CGM technology. Learn about our brave #dexcomwarriors community.
• A full and comprehensive benefits program.
• Growth opportunities on a global scale.
• Access to career development through in-house learning programs and/or qualified tuition reimbursement.
• An exciting and innovative, industry-leading organization committed to our employees, customers, and the communities we serve.

Travel Required:

• 25 to 50%

Experience and Education Requirements:

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2-5 years of related experience.

Flex Workplace:

• Your primary location will be a home office. You will not have an assigned workstation and will work with your manager to determine office visit needs. You must live within commuting distance of your assigned Dexcom site (typically 75 miles/120km).

Please note: The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The duties and responsibilities in this job description may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Dexcom’s AAP may be viewed upon request by contacting Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@dexcom.com. 

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact Dexcom Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@dexcom.com. 

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Salary:

$71,600.00 - $119,300.00