Thought Leader Liaison, Northeast

Ipsen•Washington DC, DC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Thought Leader Liaison (TLL) serves as a field-based marketing position responsible for facilitating engagement opportunities and strategic brand partnerships with Hematology & Oncology Key Opinion Leaders and Key Account Leaders including physicians, nurse leaders and pharmacy leaders on a regional and national level within a defined geography. The position supports the entire Hematology & Oncology portfolio, including Tazverik® and Onivyde®, as well as pipeline and future commercialized Hematology/Oncology brands. TLL engagements will gain market insights, assess impact of new & emerging clinical data in the disease landscape, uncover marketing collaboration opportunities, and foster productive key opinion leader (KOL) relationships to advance advocacy for the IPSEN Oncology Portfolio. The TLL team will effectively communicate the brand story to KOLs and identify strategic partnerships with the aim of creating advocates for our brands at large practices and major institutions throughout the US in the assigned regions. This role serves as a liaison between home office departments, field-based colleagues and health care professionals (HCPs) who are leaders in their respective fields. To be successful: the TLL team members will build close working relationships with, but not limited to: National Sales Directors, Regional Business Directors, Oncology Account Specialists, MSLs, Marketing Teams, and Value & Access teams to ensure alignment on broader business objectives in their assigned regions. TLL interactions are on-label and consistent with commercial compliance, legal, and regulatory guidelines. Your territory includes New England & Mid Atlantic States with focus on major metropolitan areas ( full state coverage includes: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia

Requirements

BA/BS degree
2+ years previous TLL (or industry field) experience with proven track record of successful impact required
2+ years experience within Hematology/Oncology sales, marketing, or clinical required
Excellent written and verbal English communications skills; ability to communicate with colleagues at all levels of the organization; strong presentation skills required
Demonstrated leadership capabilities
Ability to assemble and lead cross-functional teams towards a shared vision of success
Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and to meet deadlines
Ability to execute against strategic and tactical plans under tight timelines
Demonstrated ability to communicate with key external stakeholders and actively represent the company, brand teams, and discuss key therapeutic areas
Demonstrated ability to achieve key milestones and business objectives working with colleagues with (and without) direct authority
Ability to travel as the role has significant geographic areas of responsibility as well as coverage of national and regional conferences/programs
Demonstrated strong organization skills: time management and project management
Approximately 70% travel; reside in close proximity to a major US airport

Responsibilities

Manage and deliver on impactful engagement activities / projects within assigned region with moderate oversight and team support- inclusive of HCP meetings, strategic planning with field partners and leadership, and execution of key priorities within that region
Develop and execute engagement plans to collaborate with KOLs to ensure TAZVERIK®and Onivyde® messaging is aligned with IPSEN brand goals
Work under close partnership with the Regional Business Directors to align on key regional priorities and support the execution of those priorities in collaboration with home office, sales, V&A, and other stakeholders
Develop and implement a strategy to drive KOL advocacy for TAZVERIK® ®and Onivyde®
Gather insights on current evolution of the disease landscape and the impact of emerging datasets to inform and advance brand strategies
Develop, coordinate, and execute a strategic plan for congress and professional society meetings and support customer meetings at all major conferences for the senior leadership team
Lead in the design, recruitment, and execution of advisory boards
Function as a field member of the marketing team, collaborating with sales, value & access, legal, regulatory, medical affairs, senior management, and other teams to further core TLL responsibilities and present a One IPSEN experience
Effectively translate scientific, clinical, and market research into actionable commercial education programs with moderate oversight and team support
Create awareness of evolving IPSEN projects including disease states initiatives, promotional data availability, and new indications with key opinion leaders
Engagement and contribution to TLL team priorities, activities, and culture
Two-way cultivation, identification, assessment, and sharing of key educational & marketing messages with HCPs and IPSEN stakeholders