Associate Director, HCP Marketing & Speaker Bureau

The Associate Director, HCP Marketing & Speaker, US Kidney will support development and execution of peer-to-peer educational content across the US Kidney franchise, with initial emphasis on AMKD. This role reports to the Director, Speaker Bureau and Content Lead, US Kidney and ensures the franchise has high-quality, strategically aligned content to support current and future educational initiatives. The Associate Director will initially focus on content development, agency coordination, review/approval support, and executional pull-through for AMKD, with support for IgAN and POVE as needed. Over time, the role may expand to include speaker training logistics, speaker readiness, field enablement, and program execution. Key Responsibilities Content Development and ExecutionLead day-to-day development of peer-to-peer educational content across US Kidney franchise, with initial AMKD emphasisSupport development of speaker decks, training materials, discussion guides, FAQs, and field resourcesPartner with agency teams to manage content timelines, drafts, revisions, and version controlEnsure content aligns with strategic narrative, educational objectives, and franchise prioritiesSupport preparation of materials for internal review, including references and supporting documentation AMKD Content BuildoutServe as executional lead for AMKD content development and establish content infrastructure for peer-to-peer educationTranslate AMKD strategic priorities into clear content workstreams, timelines, and deliverablesCoordinate with stakeholders and agency partners to develop AMKD disease education and branded materialsIdentify content gaps, update needs, and opportunities to strengthen the educational platform Review, Approval, and Compliance SupportSupport movement of materials through Medical, Regulatory, Legal, Compliance, and other required reviewsCapture reviewer feedback, manage follow-ups, coordinate agency revisions, and ensure appropriate resolutionMaintain content trackers, review timelines, reference documentation, and approval statusEnsure materials comply with company policies and review requirements Speaker Bureau and Cross-Functional CoordinationSupport speaker bureau through content readiness, speaker materials, and training resource developmentDevelop speaker training materials, run-of-show documents, and speaker communicationsWork closely with Marketing, Medical, Sales, Regulatory, Legal, Compliance, Operations, and agency partnersManage agency deliverables, timelines, and executional follow-throughMaintain visibility through status updates, project trackers, and milestone planning Required Education and ExperienceBachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferredTypically 7+ years in healthcare, biopharmaceuticals, pharmaceutical marketing, speaker bureau, thought leader engagement, content development, or agency rolesExperience developing promotional, disease education, or peer-to-peer content in regulated environmentsExperience managing agency partners, content review processes, and cross-functional workstreamsPreferred: Rare disease, nephrology, immunology, specialty medicine, or launch experience; speaker bureau or KOL engagement experience Required Skills and CompetenciesStrongly preferred: Kidney experience or speaker bureau experience, plus scientific terminal degree (PharmD, PhD)Strong content development and project management skillsAbility to translate strategic direction into executable content workstreamsStrong agency management including timeline and deliverable trackingExcellent attention to detail around references, content accuracy, and approval requirementsAbility to manage multiple projects, timelines, and stakeholders simultaneouslyStrong written and verbal communication skillsCross-functional collaboration with Marketing, Medical, Sales, Regulatory, Legal, Compliance, Operations, and agenciesComfort in fast-paced launch environmentsUnderstanding of compliant content development in regulated biopharmaceutical settings Travel RequirementsAbility to travel approximately 30% including weekends for speaker trainings, internal meetings, agency meetings, and select field or program activities