Thought Leader Liaison (South Central)

Role: Field-based Thought Leader Liaison responsible for building and managing strategic partnerships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) in the rare nephrology space to support the growth of FILSPARI (sparsentan) for IgA Nephropathy (IgAN) and Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS). Responsibilities: develop regional KOL engagement strategies aligned with cross-functional teams; identify and recruit KOLs for marketing initiatives; gather and analyze market insights, sentiments, and competitor activities; ensure compliant message delivery across promotional channels; support KOL engagement and speaker management; collaborate with marketing, medical affairs, and sales teams to foster KOL relationships. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Business or Life Sciences; minimum 8 years’ experience in rare or specialty disease marketing, preferably within nephrology; strong scientific understanding and relationship-building skills; proven ability to execute engagement plans and manage complex projects. Preferred: advanced degree, extensive industry experience, and existing KOL networks in nephrology. High-Value: rare nephrology, IgAN, FSGS, field-based with 50-60% domestic travel, role involves cross-functional collaboration in medical and commercial teams, and requires deep understanding of nephrology and KOL engagement strategies.