Thought Leader Liaison (Southwest)

Role: Field-based Thought Leader Liaison supporting the commercialization of FILSPARI (sparsentan) for IgA nephropathy and FSGS. Responsibilities: develop and execute strategic KOL engagement plans within the rare nephrology space; collaborate with marketing, Medical Affairs, and cross-functional teams; identify and cultivate relationships with academic thought leaders; gather and synthesize insights on market trends and KOL sentiments; support promotional speaker activities, including contracting and training. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or Business; at least 8 years of experience in specialty or rare disease marketing, ideally within nephrology; strong scientific understanding of kidney diseases; proven ability to build impactful KOL relationships and execute engagement strategies; excellent communication, organizational, and project management skills. Preferred: advanced degree, experience with biologics or small molecules in rare kidney diseases, and a history of successful cross-functional collaboration. High-Value: rare nephrology, immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN), FSGS, field-based engagement, domestic travel 50-60%, face-to-face interactions. Work Setup: field-based with regional residence required; travel primarily within the US.