Associate Director, Thought Leader Liaison – Neurology
Job Description:
- The Neurology TLL will engage in meaningful and strategic discussions to gather insights & share clinical information with assigned key thought leaders in the geography
- Conduct substantive business discussions related to on-label product information, disease state, and general corporate overviews
- Embrace a customer-centric, needs-based approach to drive strategic thought leader engagements
- Coordinate thought leader engagements for senior executives at local/regional/national conferences and/or in the course of day-to-day business
- Develop/maintain list of key thought leaders in the assigned geography
- Assist with thought leader development
- Support speaker bureau buildout efforts, including identification of potential speakers, managing logistics related to speaker trainings, providing feedback to speakers to improve presentation effectiveness in enhancing educational impact
- Share with Marketing and other functional groups the insights gleaned from interactions with thought leaders
- Support regional/national advisory board planning efforts, making strategic recommendations on potential thought leader participants and liaising with selected thought leaders in coordinating their participation
- Ensure all interactions and activities with thought leaders adhere to company policies, industry regulations, and compliance guidelines
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree or other advanced education/certification a plus
- Specialty pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical experience, with a minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience in 2 or more of the following – Thought Leader Liaison role (previous or current), field sales, inline or regional brand marketing, relevant medical/clinical experience, experience in Neurology markets strongly preferred
- Demonstrated expertise in marketing strategies within the pharmaceutical industry. Launch experience preferred
- Strong organizational skills and project management experience
- A proven team player with an in-depth knowledge of industry regulations and compliance guidelines
- Must have a valid driver’s license
- Must be able to travel 60%-80% of time
Benefits:
- health and wellness programs (including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance)
- fitness centers
- 401(k) company match
- family support benefits
- equity awards
- annual bonuses
- paid time off
- paid leaves (e.g., military and parental leave)