Associate Director, Thought Leader Liaison - Gastroenterology (Dallas, TX)
About The Position
The Associate Director, Thought Leader Liaison - Gastroenterology, is a field-based, non-sales role, passionate about enhancing and improving interactions with external Gastroenterology Key Thought Leaders (KTLs). This role engages, develops advocacy, captures insights, and liaises with multiple functional partners. The individual will work cross-functionally with colleagues in Marketing, Medical Affairs, Sales, and Market Access. Key attributes for success include teamwork, communication, planning, and the ability to implement initiatives. The role reports to the National Director, Thought Leader Liaisons, within the Commercial organization.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- Specialty pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical experience
- A minimum of five years of work experience in one or more of the following: key thought leader management, market development, field sales, product marketing, or medical / clinical experience
- Experience in the Gastroenterology and/or Allergy, market or a similar subcutaneous, self-injectable biologic specialty market
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams toward a shared vision of success
- Ability to present ideas effectively to individuals or groups, targeting presentation to the needs of the audience
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong project management experience, including superior analytical and planning skills
- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
- Ability to complete strategic and tactical plans under tight timelines
- Must live within the geographic area of the assigned territory (TX, NM, OK, AR, LA)
- Hold a valid driver's license
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree or advanced education/certification a plus
- Launch experience preferred
- Past leadership experience a plus but not required
Responsibilities
- Conducting discussions related to aligned therapeutic areas, disease states, and general corporate overviews
- Collaborating and communicating cross-functionally with respect to assigned Thought Leaders in order to ensure strategic and tactical cohesiveness
- Plan and complete key thought leader engagements and senior executive encounters at local, regional and national conferences, POAs, in field engagements, and other venues in a complaint manner
- Act as a liaison between thought leaders and home office cross-functional teams
- Assisting with on-label key thought leader development, including speakers, with approved decks and materials
- Facilitating certain speaker logistical and scheduling activities and working cross functionally to ensure timely communication
- Providing feedback on GI Franchise and brand-related marketing strategies/materials to commercial leadership
- Providing advisory board participant recommendations, and attending advisory boards where needed
- Facilitate speaker bureau management, speaker recommendations and including contracting when requested
- Follow and be knowledgeable of all laws, regulations and corporate policies
Benefits
- health and wellness programs
- fitness centers
- stock for employees at all levels
- annual bonuses or other incentive plans
- equity awards
- pension or retirement benefits
- 401(k) company match
- insurance benefits (e.g. medical, dental, vision, life and disability)
- paid time off
- family support benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
