Associate Director, Thought Leader Liaison (Nephrology)
About The Position
The Associate Director, Thought Leader Liaison role is a field-based position on the marketing team that will focus on thought leader identification, development, and engagement. The position will report to the Senior Director, Professional Strategy & Engagement. Ardelyx is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on redefining treatment approaches for patients with significant unmet medical needs. By combining scientific innovation with a collaborative, purpose-driven culture, we strive to create meaningful impact for patients. Team Ardelyx is united by a shared mission and guided by our core values: Passionate, Fearless, Dedicated, and Inclusive. We foster an inclusive environment where employees are respected, supported, and empowered to make an impact — both within our company and in the lives of patients we serve.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years’ work experience in healthcare/pharma/biotech
- Experience working in nephrology required
- Experience in a combination of one or more of the following areas: product marketing, field sales, sales leadership and/or thought leader engagement
- Working knowledge of thought leader engagement practices and strong relationship management skills
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Self-driven and highly motivated with strong organization and planning skills
- Collaborative with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
- Proven track record for consistently meeting or exceeding goals and objectives
- Ability to work well in fast-paced entrepreneurial environment with significant autonomy
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute KOL engagement strategy by identifying, profiling, cultivating and maintaining long-term relationships with KOLs in the field and at key congresses
- Manage speaker’s bureau, congresses, and recommend faculty and advisors for advisory boards
- Assist with thought leader development, including training and coaching of promotional speakers with approved slide decks and materials
- Attend live and virtual HCP programming to observe, coach, and help the speaker where necessary to ensure compliant execution of content
- Conduct business discussions with thought leaders relating to on-label product information, disease state, and general corporate overviews
- Plan and execute strategic key thought leader engagements at local, regional, and national conferences
- Gain and record insights from thought leaders and provide feedback – to enhance and optimize marketing strategies/tactics
- Work with the Marketing team on new content creation and existing content updates, as well as new programing ideas
- Collaborate with Commercial team on large group practice engagement
- Work collaboratively with marketing, sales, medical affairs, and market access on strategic thought leader initiatives
Benefits
- 401(k) plan with generous employer match
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave
- up to 12 weeks of living organ and bone marrow leave
- equity incentive plans
- health plans (medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision)
- life insurance and disability
- flexible time off
- annual Winter Holiday shut down
- at least 11 paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
