Associate Director, HCP Marketing & Speaker Bureau

The Associate Director, HCP Marketing & Speaker, US Kidney will support development and execution of peer-to-peer educational content across the US Kidney franchise, with initial emphasis on AMKD. This role reports to the Director, Speaker Bureau and Content Lead, US Kidney and ensures the franchise has high-quality, strategically aligned content to support current and future educational initiatives. The Associate Director will initially focus on content development, agency coordination, review/approval support, and executional pull-through for AMKD, with support for IgAN and POVE as needed. Over time, the role may expand to include speaker training logistics, speaker readiness, field enablement, and program execution. Key Responsibilities Content Development and Execution Lead day-to-day development of peer-to-peer educational content across US Kidney franchise, with initial AMKD emphasis Support development of speaker decks, training materials, discussion guides, FAQs, and field resources Partner with agency teams to manage content timelines, drafts, revisions, and version control Ensure content aligns with strategic narrative, educational objectives, and franchise priorities Support preparation of materials for internal review, including references and supporting documentation AMKD Content Buildout Serve as executional lead for AMKD content development and establish content infrastructure for peer-to-peer education Translate AMKD strategic priorities into clear content workstreams, timelines, and deliverables Coordinate with stakeholders and agency partners to develop AMKD disease education and branded materials Identify content gaps, update needs, and opportunities to strengthen the educational platform Review, Approval, and Compliance Support Support movement of materials through Medical, Regulatory, Legal, Compliance, and other required reviews Capture reviewer feedback, manage follow-ups, coordinate agency revisions, and ensure appropriate resolution Maintain content trackers, review timelines, reference documentation, and approval status Ensure materials comply with company policies and review requirements Speaker Bureau and Cross-Functional Coordination Support speaker bureau through content readiness, speaker materials, and training resource development Develop speaker training materials, run-of-show documents, and speaker communications Work closely with Marketing, Medical, Sales, Regulatory, Legal, Compliance, Operations, and agency partners Manage agency deliverables, timelines, and executional follow-through Maintain visibility through status updates, project trackers, and milestone planning Required Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred Typically 7+ years in healthcare, biopharmaceuticals, pharmaceutical marketing, speaker bureau, thought leader engagement, content development, or agency roles Experience developing promotional, disease education, or peer-to-peer content in regulated environments Experience managing agency partners, content review processes, and cross-functional workstreams Preferred: Rare disease, nephrology, immunology, specialty medicine, or launch experience; speaker bureau or KOL engagement experience Required Skills and Competencies Strongly preferred: Kidney experience or speaker bureau experience, plus scientific terminal degree (PharmD, PhD) Strong content development and project management skills Ability to translate strategic direction into executable content workstreams Strong agency management including timeline and deliverable tracking Excellent attention to detail around references, content accuracy, and approval requirements Ability to manage multiple projects, timelines, and stakeholders simultaneously Strong written and verbal communication skills Cross-functional collaboration with Marketing, Medical, Sales, Regulatory, Legal, Compliance, Operations, and agencies Comfort in fast-paced launch environments Understanding of compliant content development in regulated biopharmaceutical settings Travel Requirements Ability to travel approximately 30% including weekends for speaker trainings, internal meetings, agency meetings, and select field or program activities #J-18808-Ljbffr