Thought Leader Liaison, US Neurology, Southwest

About the role

The Thought Leader Liaison (TLL) role is a senior field-based position within the US commercial organization that will focus on commercial KOL relationship engagement, promotional speaker training and development, and supports the strategic execution of insight generation to inform company direction. The position will report to the Director TLL and is a field-based extension of the marketing team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain KOL Engagement Plans for thought leaders
• Plan and execute National and Regional Congress Engagement Plan with a focus on meaningful engagements with senior leadership and in support of marketing initiatives
• Support commercial KOL influence mapping initiatives by developing profiles
• Monitor KOL insights about current and future treatment patterns that may impact the commercial strategy and provide feedback for consideration
• Act as liaison between KOLs and Alexion for on label activities, including office-based cross-functional colleagues and teams (Marketing, Medical, Diagnostics, and Executive leadership)
• Affiliate in the facilitation and execution of commercial advisory boards through identification of key advisors equipped to provide compelling insights
• Align with field partners such as Medical Science Liaisons on complementary initiatives with shared customers
• Manage and engage with physician speakers to provide high-quality branded and unbranded education
• Ensure appropriate and compliant execution of speaker programs
• Monitor speaker performance at live programs
• Work with marketing and contracted speakers to gain and synthesize feedback in support of the evolution of promotional programming content, case studies for potential publications, and other commercial projects
• Provide field-based training on speaker programs when needed
• Collaborate with the highest degree of professionalism and in accordance with the company’s code of Ethics and Business Conduct

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree and 7 plus years’ work experience in academia, medical or bio/pharma
• Experience in a combination of one or more of the following areas: product marketing, field sales, clinical, nurse practitioner or thought leader engagement
• Working knowledge of Thought Leader engagement practices
• Clinical, technical, and scientific knowledge and aptitude in complex disease states
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and organizational abilities
• Proven ability to manage large geographical territory
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Willing to travel >50% of the time including significant overnight and weekend travel

Qualifications

• Graduate degree (MSc, MSN, MBA) (preferred)
• Prior experience and/or relationships within the Neurology area (preferred)
• Prior experience in bio/pharma in Marketing or thought leader engagement strongly preferred
• Self-driven with strong organizing and planning skills
• Highly collaborative with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Demonstrated ability to execute against strategic and tactical plans under short timelines

Skills

• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Ability to manage large geographical territories
• Proficient in managing compliance and ethical standards

Benefits

• Qualified retirement programs
• Paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves)
• Health, dental, and vision coverage

Pay

The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from $155,824.80 - $233,737.20.

Schedule

Our positions offer eligibility for various incentives—opportunities to receive short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards for salaried roles, and commissions for sales roles.

Company Information

We are committed to building an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.