Associate Director, Thought Leader Liaison, Immunology GI

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Maryland, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Assist in advancing key US Commercial Strategic Imperatives for the Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine Immunology GI portfolio.

• Establish, nurture, and sustain relationships with national and regional Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs).

• Facilitate KOL influence mapping, develop engagement strategies, and validate commercial target lists.

• Track KOL insights regarding current and anticipated treatment practices and relay feedback.

• Resolve customer service challenges and coordinate cross-functional action plans for on-label concerns.

• Participate in and organize regional and national congresses.

• Collaborate with Marketing and Insights teams on positioning, disease awareness, branding campaigns, strategies, and messaging.

• Align with field partners, such as Medical Science Liaisons, on synergistic initiatives.

• Identify, contract, train, coach, and evaluate promotional speakers.

• Oversee speaker utilization, program logistics, compliance, and conduct live speaker-training sessions.

• Compile feedback for promotional programs, case studies, and commercial initiatives.

• Identify and recruit KOLs for faculty, speaker, and advisory board roles.

• Organize and implement commercial advisory boards.

• Assist in KOL recruitment for sales training, national sales meetings, content creation, and commercial activities.

• Spot growth opportunities and potential risks within academic institutions and health systems.

• Foster advocacy with Future Clinical Champions.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree is required.

• At least 7 years of relevant industry experience is necessary.

• Experience in people management and/or marketing management is preferred.

• A proven track record of success is essential.

• Strong presentation skills and business acumen are required.

• Capability to process complex information and swiftly identify innovative solutions is necessary.

• Willingness to travel up to 50% across the United States, including overnight and weekend travel.

• Availability to attend evening events is required.

• Must reside within a reasonable distance from a major airport.

• A valid driver’s license issued in the United States is mandatory.

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication, presentation, and collaboration skills are essential.

• Proficiency in articulating complex scientific concepts and data is required.

• Strong knowledge of laws, regulations, and guidelines governing the pharmaceutical industry is necessary.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams is crucial.

🏝️ Benefits

• Retirement plan (pension).

• Savings plan (401(k)).

• Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year.

• Sick time – 40 hours per calendar year; 48 hours for employees residing in Colorado; 56 hours for employees residing in Washington.

• Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – 13 days per calendar year.

• Work, Personal, and Family Time – up to 40 hours per calendar year.

• Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child.

• Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member; 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year.

• Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period.

• Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year.

• Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year.

• Inclusive interview process and disability accommodations.