Manager, Peer-to-Peer Engagement & Congress Programs

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: ARWR) is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company developing medicines that treat intractable diseases by silencing the genes that cause them. Using a broad portfolio of RNA chemistries and efficient modes of delivery, Arrowhead therapies trigger the RNA interference mechanism to induce rapid, deep, and durable knockdown of target genes. The company focuses on developing innovative drugs for diseases with a genetic basis, typically characterized by the overproduction of one or more proteins involved in disease. Arrowhead’s RNAi technologies enable addressing conditions across virtually any therapeutic area, including targets not addressable by small molecules and biologics.

About the role

The Manager, HCP Engagement is a key member of the Marketing team, responsible for leading the design, execution, and continuous improvement of peer-to-peer (P2P) programs that drive HCP education and brand advocacy. This role reports to the Associate Director, HCP Engagement and involves strategic and operational management of Arrowhead's speaker bureaus, HCP-led educational events, and advisory board planning. The ideal candidate brings experience in rare disease and cardiovascular landscapes, HCP engagement programs, and thrives in a fast-paced, compliance-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Peer-to-Peer Program Leadership
  • Lead the development and execution of P2P initiatives, including:
    • Redemplo Speaker Bureau
    • Disease State Bureau
    • HCP-led educational events
  • Provide strategic direction and develop content for bureau in collaboration with Medical Affairs.
  • Align P2P programming with brand strategy and HCP targeting priorities in partnership with Marketing and field leadership.
  • Monitor speaker programs to assess performance, utilization, and recommend adjustments as needed.
  • Ensure all P2P activities comply with company policies, PhRMA guidelines, OIG regulations, and applicable laws.
• Speaker Bureau Management
  • Identify, vet, and onboard nominated speakers in collaboration with the Associate Director, HCP Engagement, and Medical Affairs.
  • Ensure strong and equitable utilization of speakers across geographies and therapeutic areas.
  • Plan and execute large-scale speaker training events, including logistics, content coordination, and MLR review.
  • Lead training refreshes to keep speakers current on data, messaging, and compliance requirements.
  • Develop and maintain training tools and resources to support speaker readiness.
  • Update and manage speaker FAQs, ensuring materials are accurate and compliant.
  • Oversee field-based speaker program logistics and performance tracking in coordination with partner company.
  • Manage regional distribution of the speaker program budget and provide transparent reporting to Sales leadership.
• Product Theater Management
  • Own end-to-end planning and execution of congress product theaters, including:
    • Purchase and management of time slots at priority congresses
    • Speaker selection and confirmation
    • Coordination of product theater logistics with partner company
    • Management of invitations, posters, and promotional deliverables
  • Distribute field communications (e-mails/field alerts) with booth number and product theater details.
  • Lead retrieval capture for product theater attendees.
  • Confirm and process speaker honoraria and payments.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Operations
  • Partner with Regulatory, Legal, and Medical Review (MLR) to ensure timely approval of all promotional and non-promotional materials.
  • Manage agency and vendor relationships, holding external partners accountable to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
  • Track and report program spend against budget; identify opportunities for efficiency and optimization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in health sciences, business, or marketing; MBA or other advanced degree preferred.
• 3–5 years of pharmaceutical or biotech marketing experience, with at least 2 years focused on HCP engagement and/or P2P programs.
• Experience working with KOLs and managing speaker bureau programs.
• Familiarity with Veeva Vault or similar MLR review platforms.
• Agency management experience.
• Experience in rare disease, cardiovascular, specialty, or orphan drug marketing strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously with strong attention to detail.
• Solid understanding of PhRMA Code, OIG guidelines, and pharmaceutical promotional compliance requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to influence without authority.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%, including weekends for congress coverage.
• Candidates must have current, valid authorization to work in the country where this role is located.

Pay

California pay range: $120,000 USD - $145,000 USD.

Benefits

Arrowhead provides competitive salaries and an excellent benefit package.