Capricor Therapeutics

• Develop and execute the territory KOL/HCP engagement plan, including identification, mapping, and prioritization of thought leaders, prescribers and treatment centers. • Deliver scientific presentations and engage in scientific exchange with KOLs and HCPs on Deramiocel clinical data, the DMD cardiomyopathy landscape, and emerging evidence. • Support advisory boards, scientific symposia, and KOL-led research initiatives. • Identify and support investigator-initiated studies (IIS) and real-world evidence opportunities in coordination with HEOR / RWE and Medical Director. • Provide scientific support for medical congresses, including DMD, neuromuscular, cardiology, and rare-disease forums. • Collect and synthesize field insights on clinical practice, treatment decision-making, and emerging evidence; translate insights into recommendations for medical strategy. • Provide scientific training and support to internal stakeholders (Sales, Market Access, Patient Services) in compliance with channel and engagement rules. • Maintain comprehensive scientific fluency on Deramiocel clinical data, DMD natural history, and the broader treatment landscape. • Ensure timely reporting of adverse events and product complaints in line with company and regulatory processes. • Document field activities, KOL/HCP engagement, and insights in Capricor's medical CRM in compliance with standards. • Ensure all activities follow FDA, OIG, PhRMA Code, ACCME, and Capricor compliance standards.

• Develop and execute the territory KOL/HCP engagement plan, including identification, mapping, and prioritization of thought leaders, prescribers and treatment centers. • Deliver scientific presentations and engage in scientific exchange with KOLs and HCPs on Deramiocel clinical data, the DMD cardiomyopathy landscape, and emerging evidence. • Support advisory boards, scientific symposia, and KOL-led research initiatives. • Identify and support investigator-initiated studies (IIS) and real-world evidence opportunities in coordination with HEOR / RWE and Medical Director. • Provide scientific support for medical congresses, including DMD, neuromuscular, cardiology, and rare-disease forums. • Collect and synthesize field insights on clinical practice, treatment decision-making, and emerging evidence; translate insights into recommendations for medical strategy. • Provide scientific training and support to internal stakeholders (Sales, Market Access, Patient Services) in compliance with channel and engagement rules. • Maintain comprehensive scientific fluency on Deramiocel clinical data, DMD natural history, and the broader treatment landscape. • Ensure timely reporting of adverse events and product complaints in line with company and regulatory processes. • Document field activities, KOL/HCP engagement, and insights in Capricor's medical CRM in compliance with standards. • Ensure all activities follow FDA, OIG, PhRMA Code, ACCME, and Capricor compliance standards. • Perform other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Title: Associate Director, HCP Marketing San Diego, CA Capricor Therapeutics – Commercial / Full-time (exempt) / Hybrid DESCRIPTION Capricor Therapeutics (NASDAQ: CAPR) is a biotechnology company dedicated to advancing transformative cell and exosome-based therapies for rare diseases. At the forefront of our innovation is Deramiocel (CAP-1002), our lead cell therapy in late-stage development for Duchenne muscular dystrophy. We are also harnessing our proprietary StealthX™ exosome platform to unlock new possibilities in targeted delivery and vaccinology. Every program reflects our commitment to pushing the boundaries of science and delivering life-changing treatments to patients and families who need them most. As Associate Director / Director of HCP Marketing at Capricor, you will lead the development and execution of the healthcare professional marketing strategy for deramiocel, Capricor’s first commercial product, a cell therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). In this role, you will translate clinical evidence, market insights, and competitive intelligence into differentiated messaging and a multi-channel education and promotional campaign that drives awareness, adoption, and appropriate use among neuromuscular specialists and the broader DMD care team. You will own brand planning and execution for the HCP audience, manage agency and vendor partners, and serve as a key cross-functional partner across the commercial organization. The ideal candidate brings deep biopharmaceutical brand marketing expertise, a builder mindset suited to a first-launch environment, and a genuine commitment to serving the rare disease community. Responsibilities - Develop and execute the U.S. HCP marketing strategy for deramiocel, including messaging, brand narrative, and the annual brand planning process, grounded in clinical data and market insight. - Lead the creation and execution of integrated, omnichannel HCP campaigns across personal and non-personal promotion, digital, CRM, media, peer-to-peer, and conference/convention channels to deliver a seamless HCP experience. - Translate the clinical program and emerging real-world evidence into compelling, compliant education and promotional materials and field-facing resources for neuromuscular specialists and the DMD care team. - Partner closely with Sales to ensure marketing strategy aligns with field execution, and lead the development of training, selling tools, and field enablement resources. - Own peer-to-peer strategy, including speaker bureau development and execution, and partner with Medical Affairs on KOL engagement and advisory board strategy. - Lead the development and submission of promotional materials through the MLR/PRC review process, ensuring all work is compliant with regulatory, legal, and company requirements. - Use market research, field insights, and competitive intelligence to identify HCP barriers and opportunities, refining strategy to increase brand adoption and engagement. - Collaborate cross-functionally with Market Access, Patient Services, Commercial Operations, Medical Affairs, and Consumer/Patient marketing to ensure aligned, integrated brand strategy and execution. - Manage the HCP marketing budget with rigor and clear ROI accountability, allocating resources against strategic priorities. - Establish KPIs and performance metrics for HCP marketing activities to enable data-driven decision-making and continuous optimization. - Plan and execute presence at key medical congresses, conventions, and strategic marketing programs. Requirements - Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree (PharmD, MPH, or related) preferred. - 8+ years of pharmaceutical or biotech commercial experience for Associate Director; 10+ years for Director, with a demonstrated track record of increasing responsibility. - 3+ years of dedicated HCP marketing experience, with proven success developing and executing brand strategy and omnichannel campaigns. - New product launch experience strongly preferred; experience in rare disease, neuromuscular, cell/gene therapy, or specialty/infused therapy is a strong asset. - Deep expertise in biopharmaceutical brand marketing, messaging development, and multi-channel/omnichannel strategy. - Working knowledge of MLR/PRC review processes, promotional compliance, and applicable regulations affecting pharmaceutical promotion. - Strong analytical capabilities, with the ability to translate market research and data into actionable strategy and measurable outcomes. - Excellent communication, executive presence, and cross-functional influence skills. - Proven ability to build, refine, and scale processes and operate effectively in a fast-paced, growth-stage launch environment. $150,000 - $200,000 a year Compensation and Benefits The posted salary range represents Capricor’s good-faith estimate of the salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this position at the time of hire. Final compensation will be determined based on job-related factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, skills, certifications, scope of role, location, and internal equity. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual performance bonus and, depending on the level of the role, long-term equity incentive awards in accordance with company policy. Capricor Therapeutics offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes employer-sponsored medical, dental, and vision coverage; company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; a 401(k) plan with company match; paid time off and company holidays; and paid parental leave. Additional voluntary benefits and wellness programs may also be available. Why Capricor? Capricor Therapeutics is advancing cell and exosome-based therapies with a focus on serious diseases where patients and families need new treatment options. Our work is grounded in scientific rigor, collaboration, and a shared commitment to moving meaningful therapies forward. Joining Capricor means being part of a mission-driven team working at the intersection of innovation, execution, and patient impact. Come Work With Us At Capricor, you’ll join a collaborative environment where employees are encouraged to contribute, grow, and help build the systems, science, and operations needed to support our next stage of growth. We value people who are thoughtful, accountable, hands-on, and motivated by work that can make a real difference. Recruiting Fraud Notice Capricor does not use Skype for interviews or recruiting activities. Candidates will only be contacted by someone using an official Capricor email address ending in @capricor.com. Capricor will never ask candidates to send money, deposit a check, purchase equipment, or provide payment for any reason as part of the recruiting or onboarding process. Notice to Recruiting Agencies Capricor Therapeutics does not accept candidate submissions or referrals from recruiting agencies, staffing firms, or third-party recruiters without express written approval from Talent Acquisition and a fully executed agreement with Capricor. Agencies that contact hiring managers directly, solicit business, or submit candidates without prior approval will not be considered for engagement. Any unsolicited submissions will become the property of Capricor Therapeutics, and no fees will be paid for candidates hired as a result of such submissions. We appreciate your cooperation and respect for this policy.

• Own the access and coverage strategy for an assigned set of national and regional payers, PBMs, and IDN accounts; develop and execute account-specific business plans aligned with Capricor's launch and access objectives. • Lead value-based clinical, HEOR, and budget-impact discussions with medical directors, pharmacy directors, P&T committees, and policy teams to drive timely and appropriate medical policy positions. • Navigate the buy-and-bill, medical-benefit, and specialty-pharmacy access pathways unique to infused cell therapies. • Partner with the Market Access Leadership team on Pricing & Contracting appropriate to a rare-disease, cell therapy economics profile. • Lead account-level negotiations on coverage, coding, utilization management, and contracting in coordination with Market Access leadership. • Build and maintain trusted senior-level relationships with payer leadership across assigned accounts. • Deliver compelling, compliant clinical, economic, and patient-centered presentations using AMCP dossiers, value decks, and approved access materials. • Monitor coverage decisions, medical policy changes, and utilization management positions across assigned accounts; flag risks and opportunities in real time. • Payer account (government & commercial) profiling, business plan creation, and strategic execution with top payer / customer accounts. • Establish access goals, productivity measures, and ensure account plans are created and executed annually. • Partner with Trade & Patient Services to ensure smooth coverage navigation, prior authorization, and case management for patients in the assigned geography. • Partner with Sales, Medical Affairs, and MSLs to align account-level engagement with broader commercial and scientific activities, in full compliance with channel and engagement rules. • Provide structured payer intelligence and account insights back to Market Access leadership to inform pricing, contracting, and strategic positioning. • Maintain accurate account plans, CRM activity, and reporting cadence; participate in business reviews and launch readiness forums. • Perform other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

• Serve as a strategic leader to build and lead a regionally aligned Patient Access & Reimbursement field team • Hire, onboard, and facilitate the training of the field-team. • Develop the field-based role and ways of working in partnership with the cross-functional Commercial leadership team. • Develop a field-based patient access team that serves as the strategic partner to HCPs and sites of care, by delivering billing and coding reimbursement education to support the patient access journey for their DMD families • Establish access goals, productivity measures, and ensure account plans are created and executed quarterly / annually. • Work collaboratively with cross functional teams, including Commercial Operations to monitor patient scripts through the fulfillment process. • Partner with the Patient Services lead to ensure timely identification of access issues and resolution. • Create an environment of ongoing learning and development for the field-based team. • Work collaboratively with Trade and Patient Services functional leaders to identify process efficiencies with all third-party service providers. • Support the creation of stakeholder analytics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to the business that helps improve forecasting, contracting and pricing decisions, timing and general business planning. • Gain a deep understanding of site capabilities, operational gaps and develop gap resolution plans in partnership with HCPs and sites of care. • Engage with institutional leadership, administration, revenue cycle management, finance, managed care team, contracting, pharmacy, prior authorization departments, and care teams • Support HCP champion through formulary inclusion/decision process and monitor Pharmacy and Therapeutic Committee timelines to confirm site readiness.  • Responsible for eliminating and/or significantly reducing barriers to patient access and reimbursement for Capricor’s product portfolio across all payer segments. • Support a high-touch patient and caregiver support programs, including site of care referral management, travel logistics, and patient affordability. • Support the development of training material, SOP’s, and work instructions as needed to educate around Capricor channel and patient support offerings. • Onboard to educate that all sites of care are operationally confident in Capricor’s buy-and-bill and Specialty Pharmacy procurement process, reimbursement support services and tools, including, prior authorization/reauthorization patient enrollment process best practices, and navigation of the denial/appeal process. • Work collaboratively with Sales leadership to identify access challenges and solutions. • Responsible for understanding and upholding Capricor’s Legal and Compliance guidance at a customer and field leadership level related to access, cost and reimbursement issues. • Attend regional sales meetings to represent the Patient Access & Reimbursement team. • Routinely provide updates to Capricor Sr. Leadership on health of the launch, key access concerns, and collaborative solutions in place to address known access issues. • Support distribution provider and vendor quarterly and annual business reviews, and analytic insights to support company quarterly and annual reporting. • Monitor the competition to understand how the evolving market will impact current and future market and patient access strategies. • Identify and develop Provider Access and Patient Advocacy Groups, Physician Key Advocate Leaders (KALs), and Societal advocates to support disease / product awareness and patient access to Capricor’s product portfolio. • Provide subject matter expertise to the broader organization, including HCP access and reimbursement, distribution, and Payer coverage access intelligence. This includes cross-functional support of corp. training initiatives, content, tools and presentation development in partnership with Training and Cross-Departmental leaders. • Work with the Capricor Commercial Ops / analytics team and Sales to map and report on updates in HCP / Patient access, Patient referral, SPP distribution, trend monitoring, and patient out-of-pocket information. • Represent Capricor at Key Industry Conferences (e.g. Asembia, Physician Society, Patient Advocacy, etc.). • Ensure that all activities and interactions are carried out with the highest ethical and professional standards, and that all work is accomplished with quality and in accordance with Capricor values. • The Director will report to the SVP, Market Access, and will be integral to supporting key business decisions across the organization.

• Develop and execute the territory KOL/HCP engagement plan, including identification, mapping, and prioritization of thought leaders, prescribers and treatment centers.**• Deliver scientific presentations and engage in scientific exchange with KOLs and HCPs on Deramiocel clinical data, the DMD cardiomyopathy landscape, and emerging evidence.**• Support advisory boards, scientific symposia, and KOL-led research initiatives.**• Identify and support investigator-initiated studies (IIS) and real-world evidence opportunities in coordination with HEOR / RWE and Medical Director.**• Provide scientific support for medical congresses, including DMD, neuromuscular, cardiology, and rare-disease forums.**• Collect and synthesize field insights on clinical practice, treatment decision-making, and emerging evidence; translate insights into recommendations for medical strategy.**• Provide scientific training and support to internal stakeholders (Sales, Market Access, Patient Services) in compliance with channel and engagement rules.**• Maintain comprehensive scientific fluency on Deramiocel clinical data, DMD natural history, and the broader treatment landscape.**• Ensure timely reporting of adverse events and product complaints in line with company and regulatory processes.**• Document field activities, KOL/HCP engagement, and insights in Capricor's medical CRM in compliance with standards.**• Ensure all activities follow FDA, OIG, PhRMA Code, ACCME, and Capricor compliance standards.**• Perform other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

• Drive Capricor’s U.S. distribution channel strategy, including 3PL selection and oversight, specialty distributor network design, trade agreements, and product flow from manufacturer to dispensing channel. • Build and run Capricor’s U.S. patient services model across therapeutic areas, including referral intake, benefits investigation, prior authorization, and case management. • Partner with internal teams to support the selection, onboarding, and ongoing management of 3PL, specialty distributor, hub, and specialty pharmacy partners, ensuring clear SLAs, KPIs, and governance frameworks. • Map, standardize, and enhance patient journeys across programs to reduce access friction and support timely initiation of therapy. • Develop and maintain SOPs and training materials for patient and provider facing interactions, ensuring alignment with regulatory, legal, and compliance expectations. • Run financial assistance and affordability programs, including copay, patient assistance, and bridge/quick-start, with external vendors. • Support site onboarding and certification processes for institutionally administered or infused therapies, working closely with treatment centers and operational partners. • Collaborate closely with Market Access to align patient services workflows with payer requirements, reimbursement expectations, and access pathways. • Partner with Commercial Operations and IT to ensure effective data capture, reporting, and system integration across vendor ecosystems. • Develop dashboards, KPIs, and reporting insights to monitor program performance, patient experience, and operational effectiveness. • Define KPIs and build the launch-readiness measurement framework for channel and patient services, covering pre-launch leading indicators and post-launch performance tracking. • Manage relationships and budgets with channel, hub, and patient services vendors; lead RFPs and contracting in partnership with Procurement and Legal. • Build a small team of patient services and channel operations staff over time, and advise Commercial leadership on how the team should grow. • Run ad-hoc analyses and scenario evaluations for Commercial leadership and internal stakeholders. • Establish processes, templates, and tools so channel and patient services execution stays consistent as the company grows.

• Set the vision and roadmap for Commercial Operations in support of Deramiocel's launch, spanning sales operations, analytics, forecasting, incentive compensation, territory design, CRM, and commercial systems. • Build and lead a high-performing Commercial Operations team and operating model tailored to a lean, launch-stage rare disease organization. • Stand up the CRM ecosystem (Veeva or Salesforce), including configuration, targeting, call planning, sample management, and field reporting. • Architect the commercial data environment — data warehouse and aggregator strategy (Databricks, Snowflake), dashboarding (Tableau, Power BI), and integration of claims, specialty pharmacy, HUB, patient services, and distribution data. • Lead forecasting, demand planning, quota setting, territory alignment, and incentive compensation design and administration. • Establish data governance, master data management, and data quality standards across the commercial organization. • Partner with Market Access, Marketing, Medical Affairs, Finance, IT, Legal, and Compliance to align commercial operations with enterprise goals and ensure compliant execution. • Own field force enablement — targeting, segmentation, call planning, field effectiveness analytics, and the operational elements of commercial training. • Design KPI and reporting frameworks that give the Commercial Leadership Team and executive team real-time visibility into launch performance. • Select, contract, and manage commercial operations vendors and service providers, including QBR ownership, SLA oversight, and budget accountability. • Perform other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

• Lead the development and execution of Capricor’s U.S. patient advocacy strategy across therapeutic areas, aligned with pipeline priorities and long term organizational goals. • Identify, establish, and nurture compliant, collaborative partnerships with national and regional patient advocacy organizations. • Serve as a trusted liaison between Capricor and patient communities, fostering consistent, transparent, and ethical engagement. • Integrate patient insights into clinical development, Medical Affairs, Market Access, Patient Services, and Commercial activities to enhance decision making and strategy. • Oversee patient listening initiatives, advisory boards, and insight gathering activities in collaboration with cross functional teams and external partners. • Partner with Medical Affairs and Marketing to develop patient education resources, disease awareness initiatives, and community engagement materials. • Collaborate with Policy, Access, and Patient Services teams, as well as external organizations, to understand and help address systemic barriers affecting patients and caregivers. • Ensure all advocacy activities adhere to legal, regulatory, compliance, and corporate governance requirements. • Track, analyze, and report on advocacy engagement, insights, and program impact to inform future planning and investment. • Represent Capricor at patient focused meetings, advocacy forums, and relevant conferences to strengthen visibility and trusted engagement across communities.

• Develop and execute medical affairs strategies aligned with company goals, including evidence generation, scientific exchange, and medical input into cross-functional teams. • Build and maintain strong relationships with HCPs, KOLs, and patient advocacy organizations in DMD, Becker muscular dystrophy (BMD), and related fields through local, national, and international meetings, 1:1 site visits, and advisory boards. • Collaborate with the CMO to establish high-integrity, compliant processes for HCP and KOL engagement, ensuring adherence to regulatory guidelines (e.g., FDA, ICH). • Create and refine the clinical scientific and value story for deramiocel through internal consultations, external expert input, and data analysis to support program progression. • Lead scientific communications, including publications, congress presentations, and medical information responses, while overseeing vendors as needed. • Provide medical expertise to support commercialization readiness activities, including training, payer interactions, and real-world evidence initiatives. • Work cross-functionally with clinical development, regulatory affairs, commercial, and quality teams to drive business impact and team success. • Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in medical affairs operations, fostering a culture of innovation and compliance. • Monitor emerging scientific data, competitive landscape, and therapeutic trends in neurology, myology, cardiology, and rare diseases to inform strategy. • Perform such other duties as may be assigned from time to time.