Associate Director, Thought Leader Liaison - Rheumatology

Novartis • Long Beach, CA

1d • $145,600 - $270,400 • Remote

About The Position

Imagine shaping the future of Rheumatology by influencing the strategies, education, and insights that help improve care for patients across the country. As an Associate Director, Thought Leader Liaison, you will build meaningful partnerships with leading Medical Experts, serve as a trusted advisor across a dynamic healthcare landscape, and bring valuable external perspectives into critical business decisions. In this highly visible field-based role, your ability to connect people, generate actionable insights, and collaborate across Marketing, Medical Affairs, HCP Education, Congress Strategy, and Field Leadership will directly impact how Novartis engages customers and advances innovation in Rheumatology.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred
• At least 5 years of experience in Thought Leader/Medical Expert engagement, field-based marketing, regional marketing, HCP education, Medical Science Liaison, account management, medical communications, or a related pharmaceutical/biotech role.
• Candidate must reside within Los Angeles, CA or the surrounding area.
• Ability to travel 60-80% of the time over a broad geography is required, with the ability to drive and/or fly within the territory of CA, OR, WA and HI.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Proven ability to develop productive, compliant relationships with physicians, advanced practice providers, healthcare professionals, and other relevant external stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of field-based marketing, Medical Expert engagement, insight generation, peer-to-peer education, congress planning, and compliant cross-functional collaboration.
• Demonstrated ability to execute strategic plans, manage multiple priorities, and deliver high-quality work in a complex, matrixed environment.
• Strong analytical, communication, facilitation, and presentation skills with the ability to synthesize information and communicate insights clearly to internal stakeholders.
• Ability to influence without authority, collaborate across functions, and build productive partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong organizational, project management, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Experience using CRM, digital engagement, insight capture, or other productivity tools to support planning, execution, and documentation.
• Financial and budgetary acumen, including the ability to support planning and execution of initiatives within approved resources and company processes.
• Demonstrated commitment to compliance, ethical decision-making, professionalism, and adherence to company policies.

Nice To Haves

• Rheumatology therapeutic area expertise and field leadership experience
• Experience collaborating across Marketing, Medical Affairs, HCP Education, Congress Strategy, and field leadership to support HCP education, peer-to-peer programs, congress execution, speaker development, and advisory initiatives.
• Driving is an Essential Function of this Role: Meaning it is fundamental to the purpose of this job and cannot be eliminated. Because driving is an essential function of the role, you must have a fully valid and unrestricted driver’s license to be qualified for this role. The company provides reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified individuals with medical restrictions if an accommodation can be provided without eliminating the essential function of driving.

Responsibilities

• Build and strengthen relationships with established and emerging Medical Experts across the Dermatology landscape.
• Conduct compliant Medical Expert engagements to generate insights supporting strategic business priorities.
• Facilitate impactful discussions using approved resources to inform marketing and educational strategies.
• Capture, synthesize, and communicate actionable insights to cross-functional stakeholders.
• Support peer-to-peer education programs through expert insights, speaker development, and educational planning.
• Moderate approved educational programs and peer exchanges in accordance with company policies.
• Lead or support advisory boards, insight forums, speaker initiatives, and other marketing programs.
• Coordinate Medical Expert engagement activities for congresses, society meetings, and external events.
• Partner across Marketing, Medical Affairs, HCP Education, and Congress teams to execute aligned strategies.
• Leverage digital tools and CRM platforms to enhance engagement planning, insight generation, and collaboration.

Benefits

• health, life and disability benefits
• a 401(k) with company contribution and match
• a variety of other benefits
• a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director