Rheumatology Thought Leader Liaison I/II – Southwest Region
AbbVie
4 months ago
On-site
Oklahoma City, OK
Medical Affairs
Role: Rheumatology Thought Leader Liaison (TLL) | Geography: TX, NM, OK, MO
Key Responsibilities:
- Identify, build, and strengthen commercial relationships with External Experts, emerging leaders, and relevant patient/professional associations in 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 market trends, and provide actionable recommendations.
- Connect HCPs with cross-functional partners to support partnership opportunities and elevate patient care.
- Provide real-time qualitative insights to cross-functional partners to inform brand strategies and tactics.
- Apply in-depth understanding of external/internal drivers and connect Integrated Brand Teams for collaboration opportunities in compliance with industry standards.
- Assess competitive landscape, provider dynamics, and competitive intelligence in assigned geography.
- 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 (e.g., Agency Partners, Marketing, Market Research, Legal, Regulatory, Medical Affairs, Office of Ethics/Compliance).
Key Skills:
- Understanding of Rheumatology disease state and competitive landscape.
- Ability to provide in-depth insights to support marketing strategy, resource optimization, and tactic development.
- Strong verbal/non-verbal communication and live/virtual presentation skills.
- Experience influencing outcomes in cross-functional teams without direct authority.
- Ability to navigate a field/headquarters matrix organization.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Knowledge of applicable 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 pharmaceutical sales or marketing experience (e.g., clinical liaison, sales training, marketing, Sr. Account Executive, District Manager).
- Driving a personal auto or company vehicle, or powered material handling equipment.
- Valid driver’s license; ability to pass pre-employment drug screening and meet safe driving requirements.
Benefits (as stated):
- Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k) (eligible employees).
- Eligible for short-term incentive programs.
Application instructions:
- Not provided in the job description text.
Key Responsibilities:
- Identify, build, and strengthen commercial relationships with External Experts, emerging leaders, and relevant patient/professional associations in 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 market trends, and provide actionable recommendations.
- Connect HCPs with cross-functional partners to support partnership opportunities and elevate patient care.
- Provide real-time qualitative insights to cross-functional partners to inform brand strategies and tactics.
- Apply in-depth understanding of external/internal drivers and connect Integrated Brand Teams for collaboration opportunities in compliance with industry standards.
- Assess competitive landscape, provider dynamics, and competitive intelligence in assigned geography.
- 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 (e.g., Agency Partners, Marketing, Market Research, Legal, Regulatory, Medical Affairs, Office of Ethics/Compliance).
Key Skills:
- Understanding of Rheumatology disease state and competitive landscape.
- Ability to provide in-depth insights to support marketing strategy, resource optimization, and tactic development.
- Strong verbal/non-verbal communication and live/virtual presentation skills.
- Experience influencing outcomes in cross-functional teams without direct authority.
- Ability to navigate a field/headquarters matrix organization.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Knowledge of applicable 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 pharmaceutical sales or marketing experience (e.g., clinical liaison, sales training, marketing, Sr. Account Executive, District Manager).
- Driving a personal auto or company vehicle, or powered material handling equipment.
- Valid driver’s license; ability to pass pre-employment drug screening and meet safe driving requirements.
Benefits (as stated):
- Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k) (eligible employees).
- Eligible for short-term incentive programs.
Application instructions:
- Not provided in the job description text.