AD, Thought Leader Liaison - Radioligand Therapy - Central - REMOTE

Role Summary

Join Novartis as an Associate Director, Thought Leader Liaison (TLL) Radioligand Therapy (RLT). The TLL is a customer-facing role within Marketing responsible for engaging and building productive relationships with Thought Leaders (TL), other key influencers, and associated organizations/institutions within the RLT therapeutic area(s). This position is responsible for curating advocacy and support, contributing to HCP education delivery and effectiveness, and gathering and sharing insights from the Thought Leader community within their assigned geographic area. Location: This position will cover the Central region of TX, OK, LA, AR, MO, KS, ND, SD, WI, IL, and IA, which requires up to 80% travel. The preferred location for the ideal candidate is Texas or Oklahoma; however, the role can be based remotely anywhere within the territory (there may be some restrictions based on legal entity). Please note that this role would not provide relocation and only local candidates will be considered. The expectation of working hours and travel will be defined by the hiring manager.

Responsibilities

• Curate advocacy for respective brand(s), RLT and/or the organization 1) through personal engagements using approved material, 2) by compliantly coordinating and facilitating engagements/activities between their TLs and their cross-functional partners (e.g. Marketing, Peer education, Medical Affairs, etc.), and 3) by serving as a key point of contact between their TLs and the organization.
• Educate and align TLs to our Strategic Imperatives while being accountable for pulling through brand initiatives with the Thought Leaders. In partnership with the Education Delivery Team and Medical Affairs, the TLL will contribute to HCP education by speaker nomination and readiness given their knowledge and relationships with their TLs.
• Serve as moderator/faculty for educational activities (e.g. Peer Exchange).
• Contribute to the identification and execution of educational activities/opportunities (e.g. Product Theaters). Given their exposure to the TL community, the TLL seeks and gathers observations/insights from their TL and triage them to the appropriate function within the organization to further inform commercial strategy, tactics and decisions.
• Liaise and coordinate national/regional conferences, state society meetings and patient advocacy events (as appropriate).
• Align across the Novartis organization to coordinate TL interactions and deliver a cohesive customer experience during these events.

Qualifications

• Required: At least 5 years of experience in Thought Leader/Center of Excellence engagement within the pharmaceutical industry (e.g. Thought Leader Liaison, Account Manager, Medical Science Liaison, regional marketing, medical publications/communications, etc.)
• Required: Ability to travel up to 80% of time
• Required: Proven ability to develop productive relationships with physicians and other healthcare professionals
• Required: Ability to develop and implement key strategies, as well as the ability to lead, motivate, develop, and influence others
• Required: Strong analytical skills and presentation skills with the ability to prioritize, negotiate and problem solve
• Required: Financial/budgetary experience
• Required: Proven ability to work effectively in a matrixed environment
• Preferred: Radioligand or Oncology therapeutic area experience/expertise
• Preferred: MBA or advanced degree

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in related field

Skills

• Relationship-building with physicians and other healthcare professionals
• Strategic planning and execution
• Educational program development and speaker nomination/readiness
• Moderation and facilitation of educational activities
• Observation gathering and cross-functional triage to inform commercial strategy
• Conference and event coordination
• Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder alignment