Group Product Director, Thought Leader Engagement, Professional Education, Urology

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama, +45 more states.

📋 Description

• Define the strategic direction for Professional Education within the bladder IDRS platform.

• Manage the strategy and lifecycle of branded educational content for the bureau.

• Develop and enhance scalable Professional Education platforms.

• Implement governance, quality standards, and performance metrics.

• Maximize Professional Education investments and capabilities by leveraging customer insights, market trends, and program performance.

• Lead, nurture, and empower the Thought Leader Liaison and Professional Education team.

• Formulate the enterprise strategy for thought leader engagement, speaker initiatives, emerging expert development, and KOL planning.

• Adapt to market and competitive changes by shaping thought leader engagement and education strategies.

• Cultivate the next generation of urology thought leaders.

• Develop strategies for generating insights from thought leader engagement and advisory boards.

• Collaborate with brand leadership on brand strategy, market development, lifecycle planning, and launch preparedness.

• Define the strategic importance of congresses and external engagement.

• Build capabilities, measurement frameworks, and foster cross-functional partnerships.

• Guide, retain, and inspire direct reports.

• Assist in Human Resources Planning initiatives, management development, and training.

• Promote equal employment opportunities and a diverse workforce.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required; an MBA or advanced degree is preferred.

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

• Proven leadership experience with a strong track record of results is essential.

• Prior experience in pharmaceutical sales or sales leadership is required.

• A background in Oncology/GU clinical knowledge and/or scientific expertise is strongly preferred.

• Proficiency in core marketing competencies.

• Strong strategic thinking, business acumen, and analytical skills.

• Capability to lead in a complex, matrixed environment and to influence across functions and organizational levels.

• Ability to balance competing business needs while aligning long-term strategy with execution.

• Expertise in partnering with brand leadership on Professional Education strategies and initiatives.

• Exceptional leadership, communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.

• A valid U.S. driver’s license is required.

• Willingness to travel up to 40–50% within the United States, with limited international travel.

🏝️ Benefits

• Consolidated retirement plan (pension).

• Savings plan (401(k)).

• Long-term incentive program.

• Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year.

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

• 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 birth/adoption/foster care.

• 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.