Associate Director/Director, Strategic Development – Advocacy, Thought Leader Engagement

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New Jersey.

📋 Description

• Design and execute engagement plans for Thought Leaders based on corporate objectives to identify and gather insights from both current and emerging Thought Leaders in evolving markets.

• Monitor Thought Leader insights that influence the brand and provide feedback to pinpoint market gaps and/or opportunities, aiding in the creation of commercial and marketing strategies, initiatives, and resources.

• Serve as the main point of contact between the company and Thought Leaders, effectively representing the interests of the ANI brand and collaborating with ANI leadership and relevant departments.

• Ensure alignment with the vision and strategic goals established by the brand team, facilitating the achievement of corporate objectives.

• Oversee regional and national conventions, congresses (e.g., ITU Thought Leader identification), and commercial advisory boards to support marketing initiatives.

• Identify, coordinate, and contract suitable Thought Leaders to meet business needs, including but not limited to approved consulting opportunities (e.g., Advisory Boards, training, etc.).

• Engage with Sponsorships and Patient Advocacy Organizations to enable enterprise-wide coordination (non-tactical) of specific functional activities.

• Assist in the development and execution of Speaker Bureau initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful Speaker Programs.

• Operate in compliance with ANI’s code of conduct and all policies and procedures, upholding the highest standards of ethical conduct and adherence.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 10 years of commercial experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech sector, particularly in a high-science therapeutic area within the rare disease market.

• A minimum of 5 years of expertise in the Rheumatology therapeutic area is preferred; experience in Nephrology and/or Neurology is considered a secondary preference.

• Candidates at the Director level will be evaluated with at least 2 years of Rheumatology and/or Nephrology/Neurology experience if accompanied by a comparable field marketing role.

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences, pharmacy, or a related area (advanced degree is preferred).

• Demonstrated success in developing and implementing Thought Leader strategies through compliant and engaging interactions, leveraging existing and meaningful relationships with key Thought Leaders.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance coverage

• Life and disability insurance

• Retirement savings plans

• Paid leave programs

• Paid holidays

• Paid time off