Associate Director, Thought Leader Liaison, Oncology

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois, +14 more states.

📋 Description

• Enhance and elevate interactions with prominent external US Oncology thought leaders for the Oncology Solid Tumor portfolio, especially focusing on Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.

• Collaborate closely with teams in Marketing, Sales, Medical Affairs, Key Accounts Management, Market Access, and Oncology/Hematology Leadership.

• Participate in strategic discussions to collect insights and disseminate clinical information to designated thought leaders.

• Conduct business conversations regarding on-label product details, disease state, and corporate overviews.

• Organize thought leader engagements for senior executives at conferences and during routine business operations.

• Create and sustain a list of key thought leaders within the designated region.

• Establish and nurture relationships with both established and emerging thought leaders.

• Assist in the development of the speaker bureau, including identifying speakers, managing training logistics, and providing feedback on presentations.

• Relay thought leader insights to Marketing and other functional teams to enhance brand strategy and marketing initiatives.

• Translate national strategies into regional implementations and collaborate with internal teams.

• Aid in the planning of regional and national advisory boards, recommend participants, and coordinate selected thought leader involvement.

• Ensure that all interactions and activities with thought leaders adhere to company policies, industry regulations, and compliance guidelines.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree is required.

• A Master’s degree or other advanced education/certification is advantageous.

• A minimum of 10 years of professional experience in a Thought Leader Liaison role, field sales, inline or regional brand marketing, or relevant medical/clinical experience.

• Strong preference for experience in the hematology/oncology markets.

• Experience in the lung cancer disease state is preferred but not essential.

• Proficiency in marketing strategies within the pharmaceutical sector.

• Launch experience is highly desirable.

• Willingness to travel 60–80% of the time.

• Capability to engage with key external US Oncology thought leaders at academic institutions and leading community practices.

• Ability to conduct in-depth business discussions pertaining to on-label product information, disease state, and general corporate overviews.

• Commitment to adhering to company policies, industry regulations, and compliance guidelines.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual bonuses or other incentive plans.

• Equity awards.

• Pension or retirement benefits.

• 401(k) company match.

• Health and wellness programs.

• Access to fitness centers.

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance benefits.

• Paid time off.

• Family support benefits.

• Reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process when necessary.