Rheumatology Thought Leader Liaison I/II – Southwest Region
AbbVie
4 months ago
On-site
Houston, TX
Medical Affairs
Rheumatology Thought Leader Liaison (TLL) — TX, NM, OK, MO
Talent is hired at a level commensurate with experience.
Key Responsibilities
Thought Leader Engagement
- Identify, build, and strengthen commercial relationships with External Experts, emerging leaders, and relevant patient and professional associations within assigned geography.
- Develop regional engagement plans for External Experts and ensure consistent tactical execution throughout the year.
- Lead consulting sessions and External Expert engagements to gather real-time insights, validate trends in national/regional markets, and generate actionable recommendations supporting brand and business objectives.
- Connect HCPs with cross-functional partners to support partnership opportunities and elevate patient care.
Strategic Marketing
- Provide real-time qualitative insights to cross-functional partners to address business needs and inform brand strategies and tactics.
- Understand external/internal drivers across stakeholder groups and connect Integrated Brand Teams for collaboration in compliance with industry standards.
- Understand the assigned geography’s competitive landscape, provider dynamics, and competitive intelligence.
- Lead execution of key national/regional conferences and provide strategic support for state society meetings.
- Lead partnerships with field leadership to optimize pull-through of marketing strategies.
- Coordinate direction and deliverables of external vendors and internal departments (Agency Partners, Marketing, Market Research, Legal, Regulatory, Medical Affairs, Office of Ethics and Compliance).
Key Skills
- Understanding of Rheumatology disease state and competitive landscape.
- Ability to provide in-depth insights based on brand business questions to inform marketing strategy and tactics.
- Strong verbal/non-verbal communication and presentation skills (live and virtual).
- Collaborative experience influencing without direct authority in cross-functional teams.
- Ability to navigate a field/headquarter matrix organization.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Knowledge of regulations and standards affecting Pharmaceutical Products.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Science or related field.
- Advanced degree or previous sales/marketing experience required; MBA preferred.
- Knowledge of applicable regulations and standards affecting Pharmaceutical Products.
- Minimum 5 years of sales or marketing pharmaceutical experience (e.g., clinical liaison, sales training, marketing, Sr. Account Executive, District Manager).
- Ability to drive a personal auto or company car/truck (or powered material handling equipment).
- Valid driver’s license; ability to pass pre-employment drug screening and meet safe driving requirements.
Benefits
- Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k) (eligible employees).
- Short-term incentive programs.
Talent is hired at a level commensurate with experience.
Key Responsibilities
Thought Leader Engagement
- Identify, build, and strengthen commercial relationships with External Experts, emerging leaders, and relevant patient and professional associations within assigned geography.
- Develop regional engagement plans for External Experts and ensure consistent tactical execution throughout the year.
- Lead consulting sessions and External Expert engagements to gather real-time insights, validate trends in national/regional markets, and generate actionable recommendations supporting brand and business objectives.
- Connect HCPs with cross-functional partners to support partnership opportunities and elevate patient care.
Strategic Marketing
- Provide real-time qualitative insights to cross-functional partners to address business needs and inform brand strategies and tactics.
- Understand external/internal drivers across stakeholder groups and connect Integrated Brand Teams for collaboration in compliance with industry standards.
- Understand the assigned geography’s competitive landscape, provider dynamics, and competitive intelligence.
- Lead execution of key national/regional conferences and provide strategic support for state society meetings.
- Lead partnerships with field leadership to optimize pull-through of marketing strategies.
- Coordinate direction and deliverables of external vendors and internal departments (Agency Partners, Marketing, Market Research, Legal, Regulatory, Medical Affairs, Office of Ethics and Compliance).
Key Skills
- Understanding of Rheumatology disease state and competitive landscape.
- Ability to provide in-depth insights based on brand business questions to inform marketing strategy and tactics.
- Strong verbal/non-verbal communication and presentation skills (live and virtual).
- Collaborative experience influencing without direct authority in cross-functional teams.
- Ability to navigate a field/headquarter matrix organization.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Knowledge of regulations and standards affecting Pharmaceutical Products.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Science or related field.
- Advanced degree or previous sales/marketing experience required; MBA preferred.
- Knowledge of applicable regulations and standards affecting Pharmaceutical Products.
- Minimum 5 years of sales or marketing pharmaceutical experience (e.g., clinical liaison, sales training, marketing, Sr. Account Executive, District Manager).
- Ability to drive a personal auto or company car/truck (or powered material handling equipment).
- Valid driver’s license; ability to pass pre-employment drug screening and meet safe driving requirements.
Benefits
- Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k) (eligible employees).
- Short-term incentive programs.