Thought Leader Liaison

Main Responsibilities

• Executing the regional KTL engagement strategy in alignment with national priorities; includes building and maintaining relationships with key regional and national thought leaders across major institutions and large practices, as well as identifying and developing emerging leaders
• Drive advocacy for Ipsen’s Neuroscience portfolio through high-value, compliant engagements
• Consistent generation of actionable field insights, including identifying trends in treatment decision-making, competitive dynamics, and access or reimbursement challenges; and translating insights into clear recommendations for cross-functional partners and used to inform both regional and national strategy
• Lead execution of regional strategic programs, including advisory boards, consulting engagements, regional KTL meetings, and peer-to-peer programs
• Execute pre-, during-, and post-congress engagement plans, ensuring all activities are delivered with high quality and in compliance with regulatory standards
• Support execution of national congress strategies at the regional level and coordinates closely with Marketing, Medical, and Sales teams to ensure aligned engagement plans
• Build and maintain relationships with key professional societies, including the American Academy of Neurology (AAN), the American Headache Society (AHS), and the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R)
• Execute regional strategy for residency and fellowship engagement and support development of Centers of Excellence; including partnering with field teams to expand Dysport education and identifying priority accounts for deeper engagement
• Serve as cross-functional leader within the region, partnering closely with Marketing, Medical Affairs, Value & Access, and Sales leadership

Technical Competencies

• Ensures consistent communication and coordination while maintaining alignment between national strategy and regional execution

Behavioral Competencies

• Influences – Using compelling arguments to gain support and commitment of others. Anticipating and balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders
• Business Insights – Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals
• Communicates Effectively – Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences
• Excellence in Execution – Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances

Knowledge & Experience

• BA/BS degree. Master's degree preferred
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, with strong experience in marketing, customer-facing, or external engagement roles
• Demonstrated ability to build and manage complex KTL relationships
• Excellent written and verbal English communications skills; ability to communicate with colleagues at all levels of the organization; strong presentation skills required
• Experience working cross-functionally across multiple teams
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to deliver against defined KPIs such as KTL engagement quality, insight generation, and program effectiveness
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with key external stakeholders and actively represent the company, brand teams, and discuss key therapeutic areas
• Demonstrated ability to achieve key milestones and business objectives working with colleagues with (and without) direct authority
• Ability to travel as the role has significant geographic areas of responsibility as well as coverage of national and regional conferences/programs

Preferred Experience

• Exp Experience in neuroscience and/or the neurotoxin space strongly preferred, along with existing relationships with key thought leaders
• Launch experience and experience working across regional field teams preferred
• Prior engagement with professional societies and academic institutions is advantageous

Location

Reside in close proximity to a major airport

Pay Range

The annual base salary range for this position is $190,000 - $225,000.