Senior Thought Leader Liaison - Neuroimmunology

Senior Thought Leader Liaison (TLL) – Neuroimmunology We’re passionate about delivering on Our Promise to improve the lives of patients and create healthier communities for all. We foster a culture of inclusivity, integrity and creativity while boldly pursuing answers to the world’s most complex health challenges and transforming society. The Opportunity The Senior TLL role at Genentech acts as the lead commercial enterprise bridge to National & Regional Therapeutic Area Experts (TAEs) across therapeutic areas, operating as a proactive strategic partner who shapes markets and converts TAE influence into measurable results. The Senior TLL enables demand and patient access by serving as the trusted connection to priority TAEs, translating scientific insights into commercial execution, and shaping TA narratives that drive belief, standard of care, and competitive positioning. Key Roles & Responsibilities Establish and foster effective partnerships with TAEs. Enable demand and patient access by influencing TAE perception and advocacy of products through clinical data education, mapping influence, and mobilizing TAEs as advocates to accelerate product adoption and account readiness. Build trust and accelerate informed decision‑making with TAEs across the lifecycle (pre‑ and post‑launch). Translate bi‑directional insights into execution by synthesizing TAE feedback, competitive intelligence, and market dynamics to shape TA/brand strategy, collaborating with Marketing, Medical, Global and CE partners. Participate actively in core Marketing and TLL sub‑teams (e.g., ad boards, insights, congresses) and lead cross‑functional alignment across Marketing, Medical, CE, Compliance, Legal, and Global teams. Proactively shape TAE understanding by providing timely clinical data and competitive context, ensuring misperceptions are addressed compliantly to enable informed advocacy and faster patient access. Act with urgency to ensure TAEs have current clinical data and competitive context, compliantly address misperceptions in real‑time, and enable informed TAE advocacy to accelerate patient access. Maintain end‑to‑end accountability for TAEs in assigned scope, from pre‑launch identification and engagement strategy through market shaping, advocacy development, and sustained partnership. Partner with Medical to co‑lead overarching TAE strategy for brands, indications, and launches. Compliantly manage Fee‑for‑service activities that include TAEs. Demonstrate agility by prioritizing engagement based on enterprise criteria (launch stage, TAE influence, barrier intensity, tier designation) to maximize impact and accelerate speed to peak. Work autonomously to make decisions and act, in close alignment with the full product value proposition, customer positioning, and squad priorities. Drive KPIs tied to speed to peak percentage of market, quality & depth of TAE engagement, and strategic influence on TA & brand decisions. Ensure full knowledge of and compliance with all relevant company policies, procedures, laws, and regulations governing GNE activities. Engage face‑to‑face with customers to maximize impact, requiring travel within the territory as needed. Knowledge & Skills Market & Customer Expertise – deep knowledge of National and Regional TAEs, and each customer type (HCPs, patients, payers, IDNs, distributors, pathways). Ability to educate and challenge TAEs; translate enterprise and portfolio strategy into tactical TAE engagement plans. Strategic & Enterprise Orientation – understanding partners, their roles, and leveraging their expertise to mobilize key internal stakeholders. Ability to articulate business problems and identify solutions. Ability to manage cross‑functional projects with internal stakeholders and vendors. Ability to influence and inspire individuals and teams across the CMG network. Comfort operating in an outcomes‑based performance environment. Insight Translation & Analytic – advanced ability to interpret quantitative and qualitative data, and translate insights into strategic recommendations and outcome‑based metrics. Proficiency with AI and computer programs to build presentations, use spreadsheets, and host virtual meetings. Agility & TA Mobility – ability to ramp up new therapeutic areas, build credibility, and prioritize relationships. Non‑Clinical & Performance Marketing Fluency – integrate clinical acumen with market access, reimbursement, competitive dynamics, and performance marketing. Who You Are Bachelor’s Degree. Minimum of 5 years cross‑functional experience in life sciences (pharma or biotechnology) or related industry (e.g., payers, health systems). Additional Desired Qualifications & Experience Graduate level degree in Neuroimmunology or related field. Thought Leader Liaison experience with demonstrated ability to adapt across multiple TAEs, product lifecycle stages, and shifting enterprise priorities. Previous experience in commercial or sales functions. Experience shaping or influencing marketing strategies, plans, and tactics. Proven knowledge of commercial issues in highly competitive therapeutic areas. Track record of consistent achievement or overachievement in assigned responsibilities and metrics. Experience building, implementing, and executing action plans, programs and related activities. Location & Travel Requirements This is a field‑based position. The ideal candidate can reside within the following states: Nevada, Utah, North Dakota, Minnesota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Eastern Washington or Oregon. Proximity to a major airport is preferred. Relocation benefits are not provided. Regular business travel by air or car is required, up to 60% of the time. Compensation & Benefits Expected salary range: $162,500 – $301,700. Actual pay will depend on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other factors permitted by law. The position is eligible for incentive compensation in accordance with the applicable plan and qualifies for benefits detailed at the company website. Equal Opportunity Statement Genentech is an equal‑opportunity employer. It employs, promotes, and otherwise treats all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. The company prohibits unlawful discrimination, including but not limited to discrimination on the basis of protected veteran status, disability status, and all applicable federal, state, or local laws. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact us by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form. #J-18808-Ljbffr F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG