Associate Director, Thought Leader Liaison (Immunology - US Central Region)

Sobi•Houston, TX

4d•$175,000 - $225,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Thought Leader Liaison (TLL) is a field-based marketing professional responsible for collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders. A successful TLL fosters effective bidirectional communication between customers and the organization's internal ecosystem, supports current brand initiatives, and identifies future strategic opportunities. The TLL shapes and fosters beliefs around chronic regractory gout (CRG) and related investigational therapy, actively engaging stakeholders while collecting, synthesizing, and presenting key insights to guide strategic decision-making. All TLL interactions adhere to commercial compliance, legal, and regulatory guidelines. Thought Leader Liaisons will report to the National Director, Thought Leader Liaison, US Immunology. The territory for this role is central United States (Chicago, IL, Dallas, TX, Houston, TX).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with at least 7 years of experience in pharmaceutical/biotech field sales, marketing, or medical roles, or clinical experience in a related therapeutic area.
Minimum 5 years of Rheumatology experience and recent experience with infusible medicines.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with high emotional intelligence, enabling exceptional relationship-building.
Proven ability to assemble and lead cross-functional teams, manage multiple projects and competing priorities, and execute strategic and tactical plans under tight timelines.
Strong organizational and project management skills, including planning, presentation, and effective communication tailored to various audiences.
Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing various software programs and platforms, including but not limited to PowerPoint, Teams, Veeva.
Strong understanding of and demonstrated compliance with laws, regulations, and rules governing the pharmaceutical industry, including but not limited to FDA regulations and PhRMA Code.
Willingness to travel ~75% domestically (limited international travel possible) and proximity to a major airport required.
Valid driver’s license necessary.

Nice To Haves

Recent infusion experience preferred.
Infusion launch experience preferred.
Marketing or sales leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Growing and leveraging a wide and diverse external network including but not limited to thought leaders and market influencers to execute against and inform the evolution of brand strategy.
Ensuring all contracted speakers can effectively and compliantly deliver compelling commercial presentations.
Participating/leading advisory boards and other activities that enable the TLL to capture and report stakeholder insights related to key commercial questions from a diverse network.
Managing Sobi commercial relationships with key professional organizations.
Executing strategic congress plans.
Development of and execution against region-specific stakeholder engagement plans.
Pulling through marketing initiatives at the regional level.
Effectiveness as a thought partner for regional sales leadership.
Fostering and maintaining a wide internal network of collaborators including, but not limited to, Field Sales Leadership, Field Medical, Market Access, Medical Affairs, Corporate Affairs, Commercial Experience Innovation & Operations.
Identify, profile, cultivate and maintain long-term relationships with KOLs and other influencers within the gout community.
Collect commercial insights that will inform brand strategy via a wide range of methods such as advisory boards, special projects, and professional networking.
Play a role in monitoring the compliance and effectiveness of speaker programs, and this person needs to be comfortable providing direct coaching and feedback as well as following all compliance training and SOPs.
Identify rising influencers and other market opportunities.
Help plan and execute coordinated and strategic KOL engagements and executive encounters at local, regional, national and international congresses, conferences and other settings.
Meaningfully contribute to annual brand planning, market development and other brand initiatives.
Create, socialize and execute a business plan that is aligned with brand strategy and coordinated with cross-functional activities.
Have professional and productive relationships with key internal partners such as field sales, field medical and market access. They will be expected to foster collaborative and efficient ways of working norms in accordance with relevant policies regarding cross-functional interactions.

Benefits

Competitive compensation for your work
Generous time off policy
Summer Fridays
Opportunity to broaden your horizons by attending popular conferences
Emphasis on work/life balance
Collaborative and team-oriented environment
Making a positive impact to help ultra-rare disease patients who are in need of life saving treatments
A competitive 401(k) match to support your financial future.
Tuition and wellness reimbursements to invest in your personal and professional growth.
A comprehensive medical, dental, and vision package to prioritize your health and well-being.
Additional recognition awards to celebrate your achievements.