KOL Engagement Lead (Chicago)

KOL Engagement Lead

Role Overview

My client is seeking a KOL Engagement Lead to build and maintain partnerships with thought leaders, patient advocacy organizations, and academic institutions. This individual will support strategic engagement initiatives across neurology-focused therapeutic areas, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and help advance educational, awareness, and stakeholder engagement programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders, patient advocacy organizations, and academic institutions.
• Represent the organization at advocacy events, conferences, and forums to strengthen stakeholder relationships.
• Cultivate relationships with academic centers and support educational resources and opportunities for emerging healthcare professionals.
• Facilitate partnerships that align with organizational objectives and expand the impact of therapeutic area programs.
• Provide strategic guidance, insights, and tools to field-based teams.
• Collaborate with training, marketing, medical affairs, compliance, and operations teams to support program execution and measurement.
• Assist with product launch activities and ongoing portfolio promotion efforts.

Experience & Skills

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
• At least 3 years of experience building relationships with KOLs
• Experience in alliance management, advocacy relations, or field-based sales and leadership roles.
• Experience within neurology-related therapeutic areas preferred.

Application Process

Interested candidates who meet the qualifications are encouraged to apply. Please ensure your resume highlights relevant experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology partnerships, advocacy engagement, cross-functional collaboration, and stakeholder relationship management.