Thought Leader Liaison-Rare Disease (Uplizna) Neurology

Amgen • Phoenix, AZ

3d • $175,831 - $237,889

About The Position

The Thought Leader Liaison (TLL) is a customer-facing role responsible for executing the customer aspects of the Neuroimmunology Business Unit’s peer-to-peer strategies and building productive relationships with speakers, thought leaders, and other key influencers from key accounts in the assigned geography. The TLL engages compliantly with key thought leaders in neuroimmunology and neuromuscular disease and works cross-functionally with Sales, Site of Care, and Medical Affairs to address customer needs and foster collaboration. The territory is Arizona; relocation is not offered, and the individual must reside within territory boundaries because of travel requirements.

The role develops and executes local and long-term thought-leader engagement plans in coordination with national and regional marketing and sales strategies. It captures and shares insights to inform brand strategy, lifecycle planning, market trends, educational content, and commercial programs. The TLL also supports speaker events and speaker training, coordinates leadership interactions at conferences, and collaborates with marketing and advocacy teams to build relationships and create relevant, compliant peer-to-peer programs.

The expected U.S. annual salary range, excluding Puerto Rico, is $175,831–$237,889. Actual salary may vary based on relevant skills, experience, and qualifications. Amgen offers eligible employees benefits and a Total Rewards Plan, including retirement and savings plans, health and welfare coverage, incentives, stock-based long-term incentives, time-off plans, and career development opportunities. Sponsorship is not guaranteed. Applications are accepted until a sufficient number are received or a candidate is selected.

Requirements

• Doctorate degree and 2 years of marketing or sales experience; or master’s degree and 4 years; or bachelor’s degree and 6 years; or associate degree and 10 years; or high school diploma/GED and 12 years.
• Customer-facing pharmaceutical or biotech industry experience in field sales, product marketing, or medical or clinical work in the same or a related therapeutic area.
• Willingness to travel, including conferences on weekends, overnight programs, and attendance at key internal meetings.
• Must reside within the territory boundaries because of travel requirements.
• Ability to customize and execute timely action plans across various initiatives.
• Leadership, strategic agility, and persuasive aptitude.
• Ability to collaborate with or lead cross-functional teams.
• Ability to present ideas effectively by consolidating and customizing information.
• Strong organizational, analytic, and time-management planning skills.
• Exceptional clinical and business acumen.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in neurology, neuroimmunology, and neuromuscular disease.
• Clinical experience in rare diseases or specialty biologics.
• Thought-leader experience or demonstrated KOL leadership experience.
• A proven track record of consistently achieving or exceeding expectations, goals, objectives, or other relevant metrics, especially in cross-functional matrix teams.
• Previous experience in multiple commercial functions.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with existing and new thought leaders for involvement in current and future commercial activities.
• Create local peer-to-peer strategies in coordination with national and regional strategic marketing and sales business plans.
• Collaborate with the Amgen advocacy team to develop relationships with key physicians and patient organizations.
• Create and execute short-term and long-term key opinion leader (KOL) engagement plans.
• Capture, synthesize, and share thought-leader insights to inform brand strategy, lifecycle management, and preparation for competitor entry.
• Identify evidence gaps in product and disease education through thought-leader discussions and podium observations.
• Disseminate insights to marketing, sales, market access, and other Amgen stakeholders to inform strategies, tactics, and market planning.
• Coordinate leadership interactions at assigned national, regional, and state society conferences.
• Pursue opportunities to involve Amgen in meaningful programs with thought leaders and strengthen Amgen’s strategic market position.
• Assist with speaker events, including speaker selection and training, and review speaker programs for consistent messaging and compliant execution.
• Collaborate with marketing on peer-to-peer programs, speaker training, and refinement of the U.S. speaker bureau.
• Contribute customer insight and perspective to content development to increase program impact and relevance.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Site of Care, and Medical Affairs to address customer needs and drive collaboration.
• Travel for conferences, including weekends, overnight programs, and key internal meetings.

Benefits

• Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions
• Group medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Discretionary annual bonus program or, for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
• Stock-based long-term incentives
• Award-winning time-off plans
• Flexible work models where possible
• Career development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED