Market Development Manager

Neurotech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a private biotech company located in Cumberland, RI and Needham, MA, within Greater Boston’s biotechnology landscape. Since our inception more than 20 years ago, our focus has been on developing and commercializing transformative therapies for chronic eye diseases. The core platform technology, Encapsulated Cell Therapy (ECT), is a first-in-class drug delivery platform designed to slow the progression of chronic eye diseases. Neurotech’s first commercial product, ENCELTO™ (revakinagene taroretcel-lwey), is approved in the United States for the treatment of adults with idiopathic Macular Telangiectasia Type 2 (MacTel).

About the role

We are seeking a Market Development Manager to serve as a critical field-based leader responsible for building advocacy, shaping market understanding, and driving engagement with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and the broader retina community. This role reports to the Senior Director, Professional Education and is the strategic connector between Neurotech and the retina ecosystem, responsible for cultivating relationships with thought leaders and translating insights into actionable strategies. This role complements Sales and Strategic Accounts by focusing on influence, education, and long-term market shaping. It partners closely with Marketing, Sales, Market Access, Patient Services, and Medical Affairs. This position is field-based; we are currently hiring for East & West.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with national, regional thought leaders
• Identify and cultivate relationships with emerging retina specialists
• Serve as the voice of the customer and translate insights into strategy
• Monitor competitive landscape and identify market opportunities
• Partner cross-functionally to align engagement strategies
• Connect Thought Leaders with other relevant parts of the Neurotech organization (e.g., Marketing, Market Access, Medical Affairs) while maintaining compliance with guidelines on appropriate medical/commercial collaboration
• Lead KOL engagement at congresses and key meetings
• Support speaker bureau development and educational peer-to-peer initiatives
• Conduct speaker training sessions when necessary
• Support in identifying ECP consultants, advisors, and speakers for key initiatives
• Ensure compliance with Medical, Legal, and Regulatory requirements

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred
• 10+ years of biotech/pharma experience
• 2+ years in Thought Leader Liaison or similar role
• Strong KOL engagement and advisory board experience
• Ophthalmology required; Retina experience preferred
• Experience in buy-and-bill environment
• Strong relationship-building and influencing skills
• Business acumen and strategic thinking
• Understanding of U.S. healthcare ecosystem
• Excellent communication and executive presence
• High emotional intelligence and adaptability
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a matrixed organization
• Passion for improving patient outcomes
• Willingness/ability to travel domestically up to 80% of the time; international travel may be required