Thought Leader Liaison - Midwest
Madrigal is a biopharmaceutical company focused on delivering novel therapeutics for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), a serious liver disease that can progress to cirrhosis, liver failure, need for liver transplantation and premature mortality. Every member of our Madrigal team is connected by our shared purpose: leading the fight against MASH. Madrigal’s medication, Rezdiffra (resmetirom), is a once-daily, oral, liver-directed THR-β agonist designed to target key underlying causes of MASH. Rezdiffra is the first and only medication approved by both the FDA and European Commission for the treatment of MASH with moderate to advanced fibrosis (F2 to F3). An ongoing Phase 3 outcomes trial is evaluating Rezdiffra for the treatment of compensated MASH cirrhosis (F4c). Our success is driven by our people. We are building a dynamic, inclusive, and high-performing culture that values scientific excellence, operational rigor, and collaboration.
About the role
The Endocrinology Thought Leader Liaison (TLL) at Madrigal Pharmaceuticals is a commercial role for a dynamic leader with deep customer knowledge and a passion to exceed organizational success. This position focuses on building and fostering strong partnerships with Thought Leaders in academic and clinical medicine to support the launch of Resmetirom, a groundbreaking therapy for Metabolic Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH). As a TLL, you’ll play a key role in executing brand and disease-state strategies through impactful Thought Leader engagement, generating brand and market insights, and contributing to the management of the Commercial Speaker Bureau. You’ll collaborate across functions and act as a trusted resource and partner. Territory includes Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, and portions of Tennessee.
Responsibilities
- Thought Leader Engagement
- Serve as the commercial Customer Engagement lead for assigned Thought Leaders at the regional level to advance brand and disease state strategies.
- Cultivate and maintain long-term commercial relationships with Thought Leaders, including emerging Thought Leaders and regional influencers.
- Engage Thought Leaders on Strategic Imperative topics by conducting market research and generating insights to inform brand strategies and tactics.
- Execute regional marketing initiatives and innovative tactics.
- Capture assessment of Thought Leader alignment to marketing brand strategies, tracking changes over time.
- Connect Thought Leaders with other relevant parts of the organization (e.g., Marketing, Market Access, Sales, Medical Affairs) to execute against strategies and uncover unmet needs, while maintaining compliance with guidelines on appropriate medical/commercial collaborations.
- Identify and recruit HCP advisors in support of business needs such as commercial advisory boards and other projects, in collaboration with TLL Directors.
- Congress Planning and Execution
- Develop and execute comprehensive congress plans, in close collaboration with marketing and cross-functional partners, to include strategic Thought Leader engagements with senior leaders and other internal partners.
- Strategically plan, execute, and report on national and regional congress activities, which could include product theaters, sponsorship opportunities, and thought leader interactions.
- Speaker and Program Management
- Serve as the primary point of contact for regionally aligned speakers to streamline program logistics and communication.
- Help strategically plan and execute regional programming based on educational needs in collaboration with regional RSD and ABMs.
- Support the planning and execution of annual speaker training meetings in collaboration with the HCP marketing team; ensure ongoing speaker training and development for speaker effectiveness.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Deploy a cross-functional collaborative Thought Leader approach with the regional team, ensuring all functions work in synergy and are commercially aligned.
- Coordinate commercial activities and ensure company resources are aligned to meet Thought Leader needs.
- Collaborate across all functions (i.e., RSDs, MSLs, HQ functions) to develop and implement a comprehensive Thought Leader regional plan and strategy, informing plans with Thought Leader and market insights.
Requirements
- BA/BS Degree or higher in business, marketing, or life sciences.
- 10+ years of experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or hospital environments.
- 2+ years previous experience in a TLL role or similar field marketing role.
- 2+ years’ previous experience working with Thought Leaders in MASH-related specialties—Endocrinology preferred.
- Exceptional leadership skills, including the ability to build strong relationships, navigate complex interpersonal dynamics, demonstrate empathy, and adapt communication styles to connect effectively with diverse cross-functional teams.
- Experience in supporting the launch of specialty products.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and address problems systematically.
- Understanding and support of compliance with OIG and regulatory requirements.
- Familiarity with the economics of healthcare at both private and public levels of payment and delivery.
- Ability to travel as needed for role responsibilities; 50-75% expected based on specific territory geography.
- A valid driver’s license is required based on role responsibilities.
Pay
The base salary range for this position is $215,100 - $262,900 per year.
Benefits
- All full-time employees receive equity, which reinforces our ownership culture and offers meaningful opportunity to share in the success they help create.
- Comprehensive benefits, including flexible paid time off, medical, dental, vision, and life/disability insurance.
- 401(k) offerings (i.e., traditional, Roth, and employer match) in accordance with applicable plans.
- Additional voluntary benefits like supplemental life insurance, legal services, and other offerings.
- Mental health benefits through our Employee Assistance Program for employees and their families.