Associate Director, Thought Leader Liaison, Neurology Rare Disease

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Develop and implement a regional strategy that aligns with the national objectives and launch priorities.

• Identify key institutions, thought leaders, and referral networks within the region.

• Focus on engagement, uncover cross-account obstacles, and assist Account Managers in planning and operational execution.

• Collaborate with Medical Science Liaisons regarding shared thought leaders, scientific requirements, and joint initiatives.

• Build and sustain compliant relationships with national and regional experts, center heads, and neuromuscular practices.

• Create and execute approved national and regional peer-to-peer education initiatives.

• Identify qualified advisors and, upon approval, promotional faculty.

• Gather and synthesize aggregate, non-patient-specific insights from the field.

• Integrate insights into regional business strategies and recommend suitable actions.

• Stay informed about the disease, treatment options, evidence, and competitive landscape.

• Act as the regional relationship leader for authorized engagement with local and regional advocacy organizations.

• Spot opportunities to leverage advocacy resources, programs, and professional networks.

• Provide regional feedback on potential partnerships and sponsorships.

• Direct the commercial thought-leader engagement strategy for national and regional congresses as well as professional society meetings.

• Collaborate with Marketing on launch strategies, disease education, peer-to-peer programs, congress planning, and faculty strategies.

• Convert regional insights into coordinated actions with Account Managers and functional partners.

• Synchronize scientific, access, patient support, and implementation needs with relevant internal departments.

• Report safety information and product complaints according to company protocols.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree is required.

• Minimum of eight years of relevant experience in the biopharmaceutical industry.

• Recent experience in rare or ultra-rare diseases, neurology, neuromuscular diseases, genetics, or diagnostics is highly preferred.

• Proven pre-launch and launch experience.

• Capability to work independently and compliantly in a field role without a defined franchise infrastructure.

• Strong clinical and scientific knowledge for credible discussions about disease states with senior specialist audiences.

• Leadership skills, strategic thinking, sound judgment, and the ability to convert ambiguity into actionable field plans.

• Outstanding relationship-building abilities and executive presence.

• Disciplined judgment regarding the boundaries of commercial and medical roles as well as pre- and post-approval engagement guidelines.

• Strong analytical skills to map influence networks, diagnostic and referral workflows, and regional opportunities.

• Excellent written, verbal, facilitation, and presentation skills.

• Experience with advisory boards and oversight of disease-state and branded speaker programs.

• Proficient in CRM, insight management, virtual engagement, and standard business platforms.

• Commitment to high-quality documentation, privacy, and adherence to company policies.

• Willingness and ability to travel over 50% of the time, including significant overnight stays and occasional weekend travel.

• Capability to attend key national and regional congresses, advisory boards, and evening programs.

• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet company fleet, driving, and travel standards.

• Must reside in the designated region within practical reach of a major hub airport, unless able to demonstrate efficient coverage of the complete territory.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.

• Company-sponsored basic life insurance.

• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance.

• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.

• Tuition reimbursement.

• Student loan assistance.

• Generous 401(k) matching program.

• Flexible time off.

• Paid holidays.

• Paid leave programs.

• Other company-sponsored benefits.

• Incentive opportunities.