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 were 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 weve 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. Weve already changed millions of lives and were 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. Well get there by constantly reinventing unique biosensing-technology experiences. Though weve 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:

Senior Director, Global Advocacy & Policy will be a pivotal leader responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive advocacy strategy and shaping the external policy environment that champions the needs of people with diabetes, their caregivers, and the broader diabetes community. This role will primarily drive engagement with patient advocacy organizations, professional societies, policymakers, and other key stakeholders to ensure our products and services are accessible, understood, and impactful. The Senior Director will play a critical role in shaping the external landscape for diabetes device innovation and adoption, ensuring the patient voice is at the forefront of our strategic initiatives. Ability to develop long-term strategies, anticipate future trends, and connect advocacy efforts to overall business objectives.

Where you come in:

Develop, implement, and oversee a multi-year advocacy strategy aligned with company goals, product development, and market access objectives.

Identify key policy, regulatory, and access barriers impacting people with diabetes and devise strategies to address them.

Monitor the evolving healthcare landscape, emerging policy trends, and patient needs to proactively identify opportunities for advocacy.

Provide strategic guidance to internal teams (e.g., Clinical, Regulatory, Market Access, Commercial, Legal) on patient advocacy perspectives and considerations.

Cultivate and maintain strong, authentic relationships with national and regional patient advocacy organizations (e.g., ADA, Breakthrough T1D, ADCES, etc.), professional societies, and key opinion leaders in the diabetes community.

Identify, evaluate, and manage strategic partnerships, sponsorships, and grant opportunities with advocacy groups.

Represent the company at industry conferences, patient forums, and public events.

Work closely with Government Affairs and Market Access teams to support policy initiatives that enhance access to diabetes technology, including reimbursement, coverage, and favorable regulatory pathways.

Develop advocacy materials (e.g., white papers, position statements, presentations) to communicate the value and impact of Dexcom’s devices to external stakeholders.

What makes you successful:

10+ years of progressive experience in patient advocacy, public affairs, government relations, or a similar external-facing role within the healthcare industry, with at least 5 years specifically in a senior leadership (Director or Sr. Director) capacity.

Direct experience working with or within the diabetes community (patient advocacy organizations, professional societies) is highly desirable.

Demonstrated experience in the medical device, pharmaceutical, or biotech industry.

Proven track record of developing and executing successful advocacy strategies that have led to tangible outcomes.

Experience navigating complex regulatory and reimbursement landscapes in healthcare.

What you’ll get: (this section should not be modified)

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:

15-25%

Experience and Education Requirements:

Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree with 20+ years of industry experience
15+ years of successful leadership experience in relevant industry

Remote Workplace: Your location will be a home office; you are not required to live within commuting distance of your assigned Dexcom site (typically 75 miles/120km). If you reside within commuting distance of a Dexcom site (typically 75 miles/120km) a hybrid working environment may be available. Ask about our Flex workplace option.

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:

$220,100.00 - $366,800.00