Associate Director, Marketing -Thought Leader Marketing Liaison

Role: Associate Director, Thought Leader Marketing Liaison (TLML) within the US Immunology team, focusing on IBD. Objectives include developing advocacy, aligning scientific and product positioning, managing speaker programs, and congress engagement to support brand strategy. Responsibilities encompass identifying and engaging key opinion leaders (KOLs), executing congress activities, managing speaker bureaus, and ensuring compliance. Requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to gather insights and support educational initiatives. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree mandatory; advanced degree (e.g., PharmD, MBA) preferred. 5-8 years in pharma sales, marketing, or medical engagement; at least 2 years in IBD with existing KOL networks preferred. Essential skills include strong communication, relationship management, strategic insight synthesis, and ability to influence cross-functionally. High-value specifics: Focus on IBD therapeutic area; remote/field-based role with 60-70% travel; territories include Northeast, Southeast, Great Lakes, Central, West; travel mainly for congresses and KOL engagements. Role emphasizes compliance, scientific advocacy, and stakeholder engagement in a regulated environment.