Senior Thought Leader Liaison (Southwest)

About the role

This role will support regional thought leader engagement strategy across the Southwest, with a strong focus on building and managing key opinion leader relationships in a specialty disease setting. You will partner closely with brand and marketing teams to shape compliant, effective messaging and help inform commercial planning through market and stakeholder insights. The position also plays an important role in identifying, vetting, and preparing promotional speakers who can support field and commercial initiatives.

Location: Remote — US-based candidates only; no visa sponsorship available.

Responsibilities

• Leverage insights to develop regional KOL engagement strategies in collaboration with brand teams
• Coordinate with marketing to identify KOL partnership opportunities and assist in recruitment
• Collect and analyze KOL sentiments and market trends to inform strategic planning
• Ensure compliant and effective message delivery in promotional channels
• Enlist KOLs to support commercial activities for the company's product portfolio
• Identify and vet promotional speakers that align with brand needs
• Assist in contracting and training of promotional speakers

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or Life Sciences; advanced degree preferred
• 10+ years in marketing or pharmaceutical experience, particularly in specialty or rare diseases
• 5+ years as a Thought Leader Liaison
• Strong nephrology background preferred
• Proven track record of increasing responsibilities

Benefits

• Premium health offerings for employees and dependents
• Financial and retirement plans with employer match
• Generous paid time off and wellness programs
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Employee support programs for work-life balance

Compensation

$125,000 – $150,000 annually