Associate Director, Thought Leader Liaison (TLL)

Acrotech Biopharma Inc•East Windsor Township, NJ

23d•$165,000 - $205,000

About The Position

The Associate Director, Thought Leader Liaison (TLL) will help support the growth of our Oncology Portfolio by identifying market needs and opportunities. The Associate Director, Regional TLL is an exceptional leader with deep oncology experience. The position is a field-based, marketing position that will work closely with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), professional societies/advocacy groups, and field sales to build advocates, generate broader awareness of Acrotech Biopharma and its oncology portfolio. The Associate Director, TLL will report into Marketing and will focus on four key areas but may have additional assignments based on need. These four areas are: market insight gathering, KOL engagement, professional society/advocacy group engagement, and field sales support. All TLL interactions are always within label, and consistent with commercial compliance, legal and regulatory guidelines. Candidates MUST reside in the one of the following states: Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, Missouri, Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas, and Oklahoma. Because of the extensive travel candidates must also have easy access to a major airport.

Requirements

7 plus years of pharma/biotech experience
3+ years of oncology or hematology
Prior experience in a TLL type role or has a role with extensive KOL relationships with Academic based oncologists/heme-oncs.
Broad range of leadership competencies and ability to work in cross-functional role.
Demonstrated competency in the development and execution of account specific business planning
Ability to travel overnight to cover a multi-state geography and attend home office, local/regional/national meetings and conventions as necessary.
Excellent communication, presentation and organizational skills.
Role model for Acrotech Biopharma leadership competencies and fosters a high performance culture
Must be available to work in the evenings and weekends, as required.
Position will require up to 70% travel
BA/BS degree in science or business related discipline

Nice To Haves

BA/BS degree in science or business related discipline.
10 plus years of pharma/biotech experience
5+ years of oncology or hematology
Holds a KOL advocacy role or someone who has extensive KOL relationships in the Lymphoma/Leukemia Marketplace.
Broad range of leadership competencies and ability to work in cross-functional role.
Demonstrated competency in the development and execution of account specific business planning
Ability to travel overnight to cover a multi-state geography and attend home office, local/regional/national meetings and conventions as necessary.
Excellent communication, presentation and organizational skills.
Role model for Acrotech Biopharma leadership competencies and foster a high performance culture
Must be available to work in the evenings and weekends, as required.
Position will require up to 60% travel
The work is performed in a typical home office environment with heavy computer duty

Responsibilities

Market Insight Gathering
Gain KOL insights and perceptions of Acrotech Biopharma brands
Monitor competitive landscape, treatment protocols, and other market trends and reports finding to Marketing leadership
Provide support for commercial Advisory Boards and Speaker Programs including:
Identifying potential participants
Coordinating consulting arrangements
Gathering contracts for Advisory Boards and Speaker Programs
Supporting the development of national brand strategy based on insights gained in regional markets
Sharing insights with the field sales team to ensure strategic and tactical cohesiveness
KOL Engagement
Identify, profile, cultivate and maintain long term relationships with KOLs within the assigned region.
Build advocacy for Acrotech and its brands among KOLs
Engage with KOLs through:
On-label discussions
Disease state education
Speaker program education
Identify and cultivates potential speakers
Professional Society/Patient Advocacy Engagement
Support commercial activities at Medical Congresses/Conventions
Help develop commercial plans for congresses
Collaborate with MSLs to determine objective of KOL Executive Encounters. Take lead on Commercial driven encounters between KOLs and appropriate Acrotech Biopharma leadership
Identify, profile, cultivate, and maintain long-term relationships with leadership at key professional societies/advocacy groups
Field Sales Support
Support pull-through of marketing strategy within field sales
Coordinate field activities with OAMs, RSDs, Marketing, and Market Access
Support Sales Training for OAMs during POAs, training classes, and field rides

Benefits

Compensation: $165,000 to $205,000, Annual Bonus, Long-term Incentive Plan
Medical and Rx Benefits choice of four medical plans through Horizon. Rx automatically provided with medical benefits
Dental Benefits with three dental plan options through CIGNA
Vision Plan with two plan options through VSP
Life Insurance, Basic Life and AD&D and Supplemental Life Insurance
Disability Insurance, Voluntary Short-Term Disability and State Disability • Long-Term Disability (LTD), State (short term) disability – where applicable
FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts) – Both Health Care & Dependent Care Available
HSA (Health Savings Account)
401(k) Plan - Through Fidelity / Employer Match / fully vested after 3 years
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - 100% Confidential and 100% company paid
Critical Illness and Accidental Insurance
Legal and Identity Theft Insurance
Paid Time Off - Paid vacation, PTO, Holiday