Director, Thought Leader Liaison – Multiple Myeloma

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

📋 Description

• Lead, recruit, train, motivate, and foster accountability within the Thought Leader Liaison team.

• Ensure that speakers receive proper training, coaching, and oversight to align with brand standards.

• Participate in national congress-related engagement activities, including supporting and assessing ongoing Thought Leader strategies and tactics.

• Maintain a culture of compliance for the regional Thought Leader Strategy team.

• Develop, implement, and uphold accountability for interactions and feedback with national and regional oncology hematology external experts (MD, APP, PharmD, Nurse) for the Thought Leader Liaison team.

• Ensure that the insights of external experts are consistently communicated and considered by leadership and the Integrated Brand Teams.

• Oversee the planning and execution of marketing consultancy agreements.

• Guide the Thought Leader Liaison team in identifying and cultivating thought leaders to continuously expand our thought leader base for both the franchise and the brands.

• Collaborate with brand teams to develop and execute national and regional advisory boards.

• Work alongside brand marketing and the Director of Thought Leader Liaisons to enhance, implement, and measure the AbbVie US Oncology External Expert Engagement strategy.

• Formulate regional strategies in conjunction with cross-functional partners.

• Collaborate with internal cross-functional teams, including but not limited to sales, marketing, medical affairs, legal, compliance, and managed care.

• Cultivate and promote collaboration with commercialization partners.

• Participate as necessary in cross-functional or other project teams and support the brand team and overall franchise.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree is mandatory.

• Prior experience in developing productive insight collection activities with top-tier External Experts in Multiple Myeloma is essential.

• A minimum of 3 years of leadership experience is preferred.

• Experience in marketing/training is preferred.

• Demonstrated ability and history of constructing a successful comprehensive External Expert strategy across the business unit.

• Extensive hematology experience is required, with proven expertise in academic environments.

• At least 5 years of direct experience with strong existing relationships with oncology thought leaders (physicians and nurses), along with proven access to academic and key institutions.

• Exceptional skills in presentation, interpersonal communication, collaboration, and data discussion.

• A proven history of consistently meeting or surpassing qualitative and/or quantitative targets.

• In-depth knowledge of commercial issues related to highly competitive oncology therapeutic areas is preferred.

• Regular business travel, either by air or car, is required.

• This position can be performed remotely.

🏝️ Benefits

• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick leave.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401(k) plan available to eligible employees.

• Long-term incentive programs.