Associate Director, Field Marketing - South East
Takeda
August 16, 2026
Remote friendly (United States)
United States
$154,400 - $242,550 USD yearly
Marketing
About the Role
The Associate Director, Field Marketing is a field-based, customer-facing (non-sales) role supporting Florida, Georgia and neighboring states. Cultivate and sustain long-term relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) in Psoriasis (PsO) across the U.S. Shape and execute brand strategy via strategic partnerships and compliant scientific dialogue.
How you will contribute
- KOL Engagement: Identify/cultivate/maintain KOLs and Advanced Practice Providers (APPs); develop engagement plans aligned to brand objectives; ensure compliant, accurate, balanced scientific communication; gather/analyze competitive intelligence; serve as liaison to senior/executive leadership.
- Insight Generation: Capture/analyze customer and market insights; share synthesized insights cross-functionally to inform strategy and tactics.
- Advisory Boards: Plan/develop/execute advisory boards; recruit/engage advisors; debrief and synthesize recommendations.
- Congress and Conferences: Support planning/execution; attend/synthesize and share insights compliantly; organize KOL engagement opportunities; run post-congress debriefs.
- P2P Engagements: Partner with field leadership to execute marketing strategies; identify education needs; support speaker bureau development.
- Cross-functional Partnership: Bridge internal teams and external thought leaders; ensure compliant, well-organized engagements; lead initiatives without formal authority.
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (Biology, Marketing, Strategy, Business Administration preferred).
- 10+ years progressive biopharma marketing/sales; 3+ years KOL management.
- Dermatology/Psoriasis market experience.
- Thought leader/KOL engagement planning; speaker bureau strategy.
- Leadership, collaboration, organization, analytical/problem-solving skills; strong oral/written communication; budgeting/financial acumen.
- Skilled in using AI tools.
Preferred
- New product launch; buy-and-bill reimbursement/payer dynamics; complex biologics.
Travel Requirements
- Up to 50% (including weekend conferences, overnight programs, and key internal meetings). Must reside in territory.
Benefits (as stated)
Medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with match, short-/long-term disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteer time off, holidays, well-being benefits, sick time, and paid vacation.
Application Instructions
By clicking “Apply,” you confirm understanding of the application process and processing per Takeda’s Privacy Notice and Terms of Use.
The Associate Director, Field Marketing is a field-based, customer-facing (non-sales) role supporting Florida, Georgia and neighboring states. Cultivate and sustain long-term relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) in Psoriasis (PsO) across the U.S. Shape and execute brand strategy via strategic partnerships and compliant scientific dialogue.
How you will contribute
- KOL Engagement: Identify/cultivate/maintain KOLs and Advanced Practice Providers (APPs); develop engagement plans aligned to brand objectives; ensure compliant, accurate, balanced scientific communication; gather/analyze competitive intelligence; serve as liaison to senior/executive leadership.
- Insight Generation: Capture/analyze customer and market insights; share synthesized insights cross-functionally to inform strategy and tactics.
- Advisory Boards: Plan/develop/execute advisory boards; recruit/engage advisors; debrief and synthesize recommendations.
- Congress and Conferences: Support planning/execution; attend/synthesize and share insights compliantly; organize KOL engagement opportunities; run post-congress debriefs.
- P2P Engagements: Partner with field leadership to execute marketing strategies; identify education needs; support speaker bureau development.
- Cross-functional Partnership: Bridge internal teams and external thought leaders; ensure compliant, well-organized engagements; lead initiatives without formal authority.
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (Biology, Marketing, Strategy, Business Administration preferred).
- 10+ years progressive biopharma marketing/sales; 3+ years KOL management.
- Dermatology/Psoriasis market experience.
- Thought leader/KOL engagement planning; speaker bureau strategy.
- Leadership, collaboration, organization, analytical/problem-solving skills; strong oral/written communication; budgeting/financial acumen.
- Skilled in using AI tools.
Preferred
- New product launch; buy-and-bill reimbursement/payer dynamics; complex biologics.
Travel Requirements
- Up to 50% (including weekend conferences, overnight programs, and key internal meetings). Must reside in territory.
Benefits (as stated)
Medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with match, short-/long-term disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteer time off, holidays, well-being benefits, sick time, and paid vacation.
Application Instructions
By clicking “Apply,” you confirm understanding of the application process and processing per Takeda’s Privacy Notice and Terms of Use.