Associate Director, Thought Leader Liaison - Neurology (Mid-South)

Responsibilities Engage in meaningful, strategic discussions with assigned US neurology thought leaders in the geography to gather insights and share clinical information. Conduct substantive business discussions on on-label product information, disease state, and general corporate overviews. Use a customer‑centric, needs‑based approach to drive thought leader engagements. Coordinate thought leader engagements for senior executives at local, regional and national conferences and in day‑to‑day business. Develop and maintain a list of key thought leaders in the assigned geography. Assist with thought leader development. Support speaker bureau buildout: identify potential speakers, manage speaker training logistics, and provide feedback to improve presentation effectiveness. Share insights from thought leader interactions with Marketing and other functional groups. Support regional/national advisory board planning by recommending participants and liaising to coordinate involvement. Ensure all thought leader interactions adhere to company policies, industry regulations, and compliance guidelines. Qualifications Strong science background with deep knowledge of hematology/oncology. Ability to comprehend complex information and distill it into concise, impactful presentations. Ability to collaborate with and provide input/feedback to all project team functions. Ability to balance/lead multiple projects simultaneously. Strong analytical and communication skills; comfortable engaging with individuals at all levels across functional teams. Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree or advanced education/certification a plus. 10+ years relevant specialty pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical experience in 2+ of: Thought Leader Liaison, field sales, inline/regional brand marketing, medical/clinical experience; neurology market experience strongly preferred. Demonstrated pharmaceutical marketing strategy expertise; launch experience preferred. Strong organizational skills and project management experience. Knowledge of industry regulations and compliance guidelines. Valid driver’s license. Travel 60%-80% of the time. #J-18808-Ljbffr