Senior Director, Thought Leader Liaison: Dermatology/Allergy – US IMM
Eli Lilly and Company
9 days ago
Remote
United States
Medical Affairs
About the Role
- The Thought Leader Liaison (TLL) is a field-based commercial strategist and trusted advisor who embeds Dermatology and Allergy expert voice into key commercial decisions—translating external expertise into strategic direction, elevating peer-to-peer education that improves patient outcomes, and strengthening long-term leadership in Immunology from prelaunch through commercialization.
- ~85% of time executing with customers and shaping the local market; ~15% on selective oversight and sustainability.
Responsibilities
- Build and sustain deep partnerships with 30–40 Dermatology and Allergy Thought Leaders (HCPs and KOS); identify the next wave of TLs.
- Maintain a prioritized view of contracted faculty, rising stars, and emerging influencers; conduct annual faculty assessment.
- Engage current and rising TLs upstream; coach/develop faculty through monthly touchpoints.
- Lead Dermfluencer identification and manage the LUSA partnership in coordination with Brand.
- Translate brand strategy into local behavior change; deploy P2P and expert influence.
- Generate higher-quality insights that influence upstream commercial decisions; deliver structured insight initiatives back to brand.
- Maintain presence at priority congresses; provide post-congress synthesis with “so what/now what.”
- Provide field perspective into Customer Planning and Business Planning; partner with Market Research.
- Own RHM ecosystem stewardship and partnership with Field on external TL landscape.
- Coach faculty for clinical aptitude/podium excellence; ensure compliant P2P education.
- Provide strategic input into P2P content/messages; develop sales force P2P educational initiatives and workshop content.
- Attend brand meetings selectively; create FCAPs/RFSs; train sales reps on P2P procedures.
- Complete required clinical, compliance, and ITP training and adhere to all policies/obligations.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Required professional certification/license if required by specific state.
- Valid US driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
- Authorized to work in the United States full-time; Lilly will not sponsor visas.
Preferred Skills
- Senior-leader performance management; prior Marketing or TLL experience; prior launch experience.
- PhD/MPH/PharmD/MBA.
- 7–10 years industry experience (Immunology strongly preferred); leadership, customer-facing results, TL engagement.
- US affiliate marketing approval processes; external agency/vendor management.
- High clinical aptitude in Dermatology/Allergy biologic discussions.
- Ability to translate insights into strategic brand input and measurable local adoption changes.
- Strong communication/problem-solving/self-management/influence skills.
- Knowledge of regional market dynamics/TL relationships; apply Compliance Policies and Good Promotional Practices.
Additional Information
- Approximately 50–70% domestic travel (evenings/weekends).
- Must reside within ~30 miles of a Northeast hub-city airport.
- The Thought Leader Liaison (TLL) is a field-based commercial strategist and trusted advisor who embeds Dermatology and Allergy expert voice into key commercial decisions—translating external expertise into strategic direction, elevating peer-to-peer education that improves patient outcomes, and strengthening long-term leadership in Immunology from prelaunch through commercialization.
- ~85% of time executing with customers and shaping the local market; ~15% on selective oversight and sustainability.
Responsibilities
- Build and sustain deep partnerships with 30–40 Dermatology and Allergy Thought Leaders (HCPs and KOS); identify the next wave of TLs.
- Maintain a prioritized view of contracted faculty, rising stars, and emerging influencers; conduct annual faculty assessment.
- Engage current and rising TLs upstream; coach/develop faculty through monthly touchpoints.
- Lead Dermfluencer identification and manage the LUSA partnership in coordination with Brand.
- Translate brand strategy into local behavior change; deploy P2P and expert influence.
- Generate higher-quality insights that influence upstream commercial decisions; deliver structured insight initiatives back to brand.
- Maintain presence at priority congresses; provide post-congress synthesis with “so what/now what.”
- Provide field perspective into Customer Planning and Business Planning; partner with Market Research.
- Own RHM ecosystem stewardship and partnership with Field on external TL landscape.
- Coach faculty for clinical aptitude/podium excellence; ensure compliant P2P education.
- Provide strategic input into P2P content/messages; develop sales force P2P educational initiatives and workshop content.
- Attend brand meetings selectively; create FCAPs/RFSs; train sales reps on P2P procedures.
- Complete required clinical, compliance, and ITP training and adhere to all policies/obligations.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Required professional certification/license if required by specific state.
- Valid US driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
- Authorized to work in the United States full-time; Lilly will not sponsor visas.
Preferred Skills
- Senior-leader performance management; prior Marketing or TLL experience; prior launch experience.
- PhD/MPH/PharmD/MBA.
- 7–10 years industry experience (Immunology strongly preferred); leadership, customer-facing results, TL engagement.
- US affiliate marketing approval processes; external agency/vendor management.
- High clinical aptitude in Dermatology/Allergy biologic discussions.
- Ability to translate insights into strategic brand input and measurable local adoption changes.
- Strong communication/problem-solving/self-management/influence skills.
- Knowledge of regional market dynamics/TL relationships; apply Compliance Policies and Good Promotional Practices.
Additional Information
- Approximately 50–70% domestic travel (evenings/weekends).
- Must reside within ~30 miles of a Northeast hub-city airport.