Director, Strategic Development & Advocacy Ophthalmology Midwest
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
July 02, 2026
Remote friendly (United States)
United States
Patient Advocacy
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement corporate objective-based Thought Leader engagement plans to gather insights from current and emerging Thought Leaders.
- Track Thought Leader insights impacting the brand and use them to identify market gaps/opportunities supporting commercial and marketing strategy.
- Serve as the primary liaison between the company and Thought Leaders, representing brand interests and collaborating with leadership and relevant functions.
- Ensure alignment with brand vision/strategic imperatives to implement corporate objectives.
- Manage regional and national conventions, congresses, and commercial advisory boards supporting marketing initiatives.
- Identify, coordinate, and contract appropriate Thought Leaders for approved consulting needs (e.g., Advisory Boards, training).
- Support sponsorships and Patient Advocacy Organizations for enterprise-wide (non-tactical) coordination.
- Support development and execution of Speaker Bureau programs with cross-functional teams.
- Operate in accordance with code of conduct and all company policies/procedures.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- 12+ years of commercial experience in pharmaceutical/biotech with a similar high-science rare disease therapeutic area.
- Bachelor’s degree in life sciences/pharmacy/related field (advanced degree preferred).
- Midwest location preferred; expected National conference coverage.
- Proven track record developing and implementing Thought Leader strategies through compliant/engaging interactions.
- Role requires strong Ophthalmology therapeutic area understanding and competitive landscape/trends.
Preferred Skills/Experience:
- Recent Retina/Ophthalmology field-marketing or rare disease launch experience.
Skills/Competencies:
- Leadership; excellent verbal/written communication.
- Strategic thinking; strong relationship building.
- Project management; cross-functional collaboration.
- Analytical problem-solving; adaptability.
- Ethical conduct/compliance mindset.
- Industry knowledge (pharma/biotech, rare diseases); market awareness; business acumen.
- Influence and negotiation.
Travel:
- Extensive travel (~40%), including weeknights/weekends.
Benefits/Compensation:
- Base salary range: $200,000–$235,000 (exact depends on factors such as experience, skills, education, location, competencies, and knowledge).
- Eligible for competitive short-term and long-term incentive program.
- Benefits include health insurance, life/disability, retirement savings, paid leave/holidays, and paid time off (many subsidized/fully paid by the company).
- Develop and implement corporate objective-based Thought Leader engagement plans to gather insights from current and emerging Thought Leaders.
- Track Thought Leader insights impacting the brand and use them to identify market gaps/opportunities supporting commercial and marketing strategy.
- Serve as the primary liaison between the company and Thought Leaders, representing brand interests and collaborating with leadership and relevant functions.
- Ensure alignment with brand vision/strategic imperatives to implement corporate objectives.
- Manage regional and national conventions, congresses, and commercial advisory boards supporting marketing initiatives.
- Identify, coordinate, and contract appropriate Thought Leaders for approved consulting needs (e.g., Advisory Boards, training).
- Support sponsorships and Patient Advocacy Organizations for enterprise-wide (non-tactical) coordination.
- Support development and execution of Speaker Bureau programs with cross-functional teams.
- Operate in accordance with code of conduct and all company policies/procedures.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- 12+ years of commercial experience in pharmaceutical/biotech with a similar high-science rare disease therapeutic area.
- Bachelor’s degree in life sciences/pharmacy/related field (advanced degree preferred).
- Midwest location preferred; expected National conference coverage.
- Proven track record developing and implementing Thought Leader strategies through compliant/engaging interactions.
- Role requires strong Ophthalmology therapeutic area understanding and competitive landscape/trends.
Preferred Skills/Experience:
- Recent Retina/Ophthalmology field-marketing or rare disease launch experience.
Skills/Competencies:
- Leadership; excellent verbal/written communication.
- Strategic thinking; strong relationship building.
- Project management; cross-functional collaboration.
- Analytical problem-solving; adaptability.
- Ethical conduct/compliance mindset.
- Industry knowledge (pharma/biotech, rare diseases); market awareness; business acumen.
- Influence and negotiation.
Travel:
- Extensive travel (~40%), including weeknights/weekends.
Benefits/Compensation:
- Base salary range: $200,000–$235,000 (exact depends on factors such as experience, skills, education, location, competencies, and knowledge).
- Eligible for competitive short-term and long-term incentive program.
- Benefits include health insurance, life/disability, retirement savings, paid leave/holidays, and paid time off (many subsidized/fully paid by the company).