Associate Director, Thought Leader Liaison - Rheumatology

Key Responsibilities: Build relationships with established and emerging Medical Experts across the dermatology landscape. Conduct compliant Medical Expert engagements to generate insights for strategic business priorities. Facilitate discussions using approved resources to inform marketing and educational strategies. Capture, synthesize, and communicate actionable insights to cross-functional stakeholders. Support peer-to-peer education programs via expert insights, speaker development, and educational planning. Moderate approved educational programs and peer exchanges per company policies. Lead/support advisory boards, insight forums, speaker initiatives, and other marketing programs. Coordinate Medical Expert engagement for congresses, society meetings, and external events. Partner with Marketing, Medical Affairs, HCP Education, and Congress teams to execute aligned strategies. Use digital tools and CRM platforms to enhance engagement planning, insight generation, and collaboration. Essential Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred. 5+ years’ experience in Thought Leader/Medical Expert engagement, field-based/regional marketing, HCP education, Medical Science Liaison, account management, medical communications, or related pharma/biotech role. Reside in Los Angeles, CA or surrounding area; local only (no relocation). 60–80% travel across CA, OR, WA, and HI; valid driver’s license. Proven ability to build productive, compliant relationships with HCPs and external stakeholders. Strong knowledge of field-based marketing, Medical Expert engagement, insight generation, peer-to-peer education, congress planning, and compliant cross-functional collaboration. Demonstrated strategic execution, ability to manage multiple priorities in a matrixed environment. Strong analytical, communication, facilitation, presentation, and insight-synthesis skills. Ability to influence without authority; strong collaboration skills. Strong organizational, project management, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Experience with CRM/digital engagement/insight capture or similar tools. Financial/budgetary acumen; commitment to compliance and ethical decision-making. Desirable Requirements: Rheumatology therapeutic area expertise and field leadership experience. Cross-functional experience with Marketing, Medical Affairs, HCP Education, Congress Strategy, and field leadership for HCP education and initiatives. #J-18808-Ljbffr Scorpion Therapeutics