Director, Professional Relations Cutaneous Oncology - East

About the role

The Director, Professional Relations – Cutaneous Oncology is a key member of the commercial team responsible for building the Cutaneous Oncology brands among dermatologists, Mohs Surgeons, Medical Oncologists, key opinion leaders (KOLs), professional societies, and commercial partners.

Responsibilities

• Build and drive National and Regional engagement strategy for Sun Pharma Cutaneous Oncology Products (ODOMZO® and UNLOXCYT) to improve awareness and strengthen relationships with key opinion leaders, professional societies and commercial partners.
• Oversee the development and execution of engagement plans for all stakeholders in a compliant manner.
• Regular engagements with Sun Commercial and Field Leadership Teams and leadership in the development and management of key customers and thought leader relationships.
• Plan and execute key thought leader engagements and senior executive encounters at local, regional and national conferences, POAs, in-field engagements, and other venues in a compliant manner.
• Assist with on-label key thought leader development, including speakers, with approved decks and materials.
• Facilitate certain speaker logistics, scheduling activities, and working cross functionally to ensure timely communication.
• Provide feedback on Cutaneous Oncology Franchise and brand-related marketing strategies/materials to commercial leadership.
• Provide ad board participant recommendations, and attend ad boards where needed, while additionally providing speaker recommendations.
• Facilitate speaker bureau management, including contracting when requested.
• Support home office marketing team efforts through input sessions and assistance with conference planning.
• Ongoing demonstration of compliant collaboration, teaming and pull thru across stakeholders (Medical Affairs, Marketing, Sales Leadership and Market Access) to coordinate a consistent company approach to key customers.
• This is a field-based role: Ability to travel required (60% - including overnight travel), including regular visits to corporate office in Princeton, NJ; must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Life Sciences discipline required. Master’s degree or advanced education/certification is a plus.
• Specialty pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical, Medical Device experience with a minimum of 7 years of work experience in one or more of the following: field sales, field sales management, product marketing, or medical / clinical experience; Experience in the Dermatology and/or Oncology market is a plus.
• Comprehensive understanding of Dermatology and Oncology marketplace required.
• Current understanding of pharmaceutical promotional rules and regulations.
• Work within label, and regulatory and legal compliance guidelines.
• Strong customer focus and demonstrated ability in developing effective strategic relationships required.
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work proactively with Medical Affairs, Marketing, Sales Leadership and Market Access, and other business partners.
• Strategic thinking abilities – demonstrated through a track record of success in developing and executing plans – and a strong sense of urgency.
• Resourceful, strategic and analytical thinker and creative problem solver. Interacts at multiple levels inside and outside the company. Tact, diplomacy, and a high level of professionalism are essential.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including strong presentation skills.
• This individual must have a record of accomplishment and high performance, delivering exceptional results. They must have strong analytical, project management, fiscal management and decision-making skills.
• They must have a positive attitude and be adaptable to a dynamic “startup” type of environment without losing focus on business goals. This individual should be a strong and dependable leader who operates with integrity, builds trust with management, their cross-functional partners and assigned customers.