Thought Leader Liaison- Cleveland/Pittsburgh

Position Responsibilities
Main responsibilities include:
Thought Leader Engagement
- Serve as the commercial Customer Engagement lead for assigned Thought Leaders at the regional level to advance brand and disease state strategies.
- Cultivate and maintain long-term commercial relationships with Thought Leaders (including emerging Thought Leaders and regional influencers).
- Engage Thought Leaders on strategic imperative topics by conducting market research and generating insights to inform brand strategy and tactics; execute regional marketing initiatives.
- Capture and track Thought Leader alignment to marketing brand strategies over time.
- Connect Thought Leaders with relevant internal functions (Marketing, Market Access, Sales, Medical Affairs, etc.) to execute strategies and identify unmet needs, while maintaining compliance for appropriate medical/commercial collaborations.
- Identify and recruit HCP advisors for business needs (e.g., commercial advisory boards and other projects), in collaboration with TLL Directors.
Congress Planning and Execution
- Develop and execute comprehensive congress plans with marketing and cross-functional partners, including strategic Thought Leader engagements.
- Plan, execute, and report on national and regional congress activities (e.g., product theaters, sponsorship opportunities, and thought leader interactions).
Speaker and Program Management
- Primary point of contact for regionally aligned speakers to streamline logistics and communication.
- Plan and execute regional programming based on educational needs in collaboration with regional RSD and ABMs.
- Support annual speaker training meetings and ensure ongoing speaker training and development.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Deploy a cross-functional, commercially aligned Thought Leader approach; coordinate commercial activities to meet Thought Leader needs.
- Collaborate across functions to develop and implement a comprehensive Thought Leader regional plan and strategy, informed by insights.
Qualifications and Skills Required
- BA/BS or higher in business, marketing, or life sciences.
- 10+ years in pharmaceutical, biotech, or hospital environments.
- 2+ years’ experience in a TLL role or similar field marketing role.
- 2+ years working with Thought Leaders in MASH-related specialties (Hepatology, GI, and/or Endocrinology preferred).
- Exceptional leadership and relationship-building skills; ability to navigate complex interpersonal dynamics and adapt communication styles.
- Experience supporting launch of specialty products.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and address problems systematically.
- Understanding/support of compliance with OIG and regulatory requirements.
- Familiarity with health care economics (private and public payment/delivery).
- Travel 50–75% as needed.
- Valid driver’s license required.
Compensation/Benefits
- Base salary range: $215,100–$262,900 per year; eligibility for comprehensive benefits (e.g., flexible PTO, medical/dental/vision, life/disability, 401(k)) and equity.
Application Instructions
- Applications accepted on an ongoing basis via the Madrigal Careers site.