Thought Leader Liaison - Illinois / Wisconsin

Thought Leader Liaison Critical customer‑facing role executing neuroimmunology peer‑to‑peer strategies and building relationships with thought leaders and key influencers. What you will do Significant customer‑facing time building relationships with existing and new thought leaders for current and future commercial activities. Create local peer‑to‑peer strategies in coordination with national and regional strategic marketing and sales business plans. Collaborate closely with the Amgen advocacy team to develop relationships with key physician and patient organizations. Create and execute short‑term and long‑term KOL engagement plans. Capture, synthesize and share key thought leader insights to shape brand strategy and anticipate future life‑cycle management and competitor entry. Identify evidence gaps across product and disease education through appropriate thought leader discussions and podium observations. Disseminate thought leader insights to broader Amgen stakeholders, including marketing, sales, market access to drive new strategies and tactical approaches and integrate market trends into overall planning. Coordinate leadership interactions at all assigned national/regional, state society conferences. Initiate and pursue opportunities to involve Amgen in meaningful programs with thought leaders to strengthen market positioning. Assist with speaker events, including selection of speakers, training speakers and reviewing current speaker programs to ensure consistent messaging and compliant execution. Collaborate with marketing team on peer‑to‑peer programs, including speaker training programs and contribute to ongoing refinement of U.S. speaker bureau. Contribute to content development by providing customer insight and perspective, increasing program impact and relevance. What we expect of you Collaborative partner with the following qualifications. Basic Qualifications Doctorate degree and 2 years of marketing or sales experience Master's degree and 4 years of marketing or sales experience Bachelor's degree and 6 years of marketing or sales experience Associate's degree and 10 years of marketing or sales experience High school diploma / GED and 12 years of marketing or sales experience Preferred Qualifications Customer‑facing pharmaceutical or biotech industry experience (field sales, product marketing, medical or clinical experience) in the same or related therapeutic area. Experience in neurology, neuroimmunology and neuromuscular disease. Clinical experience in rare diseases or specialty biologics strongly preferred. Thought leader or demonstrated KOL leadership experience. Proven track record of consistent achievement or exceeding expectations in assigned responsibilities, goals, objectives and relevant metrics, especially involving cross‑functional matrix teams. Previous experience in multiple commercial functions beneficial. Demonstrated experience customizing and executing timely action plans across various initiatives. Demonstrates leadership, strategic agility and persuasive aptitude. Exceptional ability to collaborate and/or lead cross‑functional teams. Ability to present ideas effectively by consolidating and customizing information. Strong organizational, analytic and time‑management planning skills. Exceptional clinical/business acumen. Travel Requirements Willingness to travel, including conferences on weekends, overnight programs and attendance at key internal meetings. Individual must reside within territory boundaries given travel requirements. Benefits Competitive benefits and career development opportunities support your professional and personal growth. Comprehensive employee benefits package, including retirement and savings plan, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts. Discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales‑based incentive plan. Stock‑based long‑term incentives. Award‑winning time‑off plans. Flexible work models where possible. Application Deadline No deadline; applications accepted until the position is filled. Sponsorship Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed. Equal Opportunity Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. #J-18808-Ljbffr Amgen