Thought Leader Liaison (Northeast/Mid Atlantic Region)

PharmaEssentia U.S.A.

7d•$180,000 - $200,000

About The Position

It’s not often you get the chance to make a real impact on the lives of others, while expanding your own possibilities. You’ll find that rare opportunity at PharmaEssentia. Join us, and let’s transform lives, together. PharmaEssentia Corporation is a rapidly growing biopharmaceutical innovator. We are leveraging deep expertise and proven scientific principles to deliver effective new biologics for challenging diseases in the areas of hematology and oncology, with one product approved and a diversifying pipeline. We believe in the potential to improve both health and quality of life for patients with limited options today through the combination of rigorous research and innovative thinking. Founded in 2003 by a team of Taiwanese-American executives and renowned scientists from U.S. biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, today we are listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE: 6446) and are expanding our global presence with operations in the U.S., Japan, Singapore, South Korea, and China, along with a world-class biologics production facility in Taichung. The Thought Leader Liaison (TLL) is responsible for identifying, cultivating, and managing relationships with key HCP partners and influential individuals within Hematology/Oncology, through strategic collaborations and marketing initiatives; key duties include researching potential KOLs in both Academic and Community settings, developing engagement strategies, negotiating partnership terms, tracking campaign performance, and maintaining ongoing communication with key influencers.

Requirements

BS/BA or equivalent required preferably in Marketing, Science, Business Administration or other similar degree; an MBA or other advanced degree preferred.
Minimum 8+ years pharmaceutical sales and/or marketing experience
Hematology/Oncology experience is required
Strong scientific acumen and business acumen, with the ability to use knowledge of the industry and marketplace to identify long-term benefits for our customers.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with KOLs
Analytical skills to evaluate campaign performance and identify trends
Creative thinking to develop engaging P2P collaboration concepts
Knowledge of industry trends and target audience demographics
Team player with the ability to work independently.
Leads through influence and with impact across teams.
Self-starter. Takes initiative and works independently to successfully work in a fast-paced environment with multiple demands.
Strong strategic and tactical planning, project management, communication, and organization skills.
Understanding of compliance environment in pharmaceutical promotions.
Flexibility to travel 50-70% of the time, occasional evenings and weekends.

Nice To Haves

MBA or other advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the development of engagement strategy for the assigned region; and execute to optimize results.
Research and identify relevant Key Opinion Leaders within the target market based on their audience reach, credibility, and alignment with brand values.
Conduct thorough evaluations to ensure KOL suitability for collaborations.
Initiate contact with potential KOLs and pitch partnership opportunities.
Establish strong, authentic relationships with KOLs through regular communication and engagement.
Understand KOLs' specific needs, interests, and audience demographics to tailor collaboration strategies.
Provide KOLs with necessary information, demo samples, or materials to facilitate effective content evaluation and/or creation.
Collaborate with Sales to fortify HCP relationship with PharmaEssentia
Lead and direct insight gathering among opinion leaders including one-on-one engagements, small group meetings, national and regional advisory boards and steering committees to gather actionable information, coordinating with other functions.
Monitor the competitive landscape, treatment protocols and other market trends, report findings to marketing, provide actionable recommendations and pull through tactical initiatives
Support and manage commercial advisory boards / steering committees
Develop targeted P2P marketing material/messaging aligned with brand objectives
Review P2P content to ensure alignment with brand guidelines and messaging
Provide input for Speaker Bureau development, training, etc.
Lead KOL engagement at key congress meetings
Manage KOLs for internal meetings and external events
Track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as reach, engagement, conversions, and brand mentions across P2P campaigns.
Monitor campaign progress and adjust as needed to optimize results.
Analyze campaign data to identify successes and areas for improvement, generate comprehensive reports for stakeholders.