Associate Director, US Scientific Strategy & KOL Engagement - HIV Prevention

Job Description Associate Director, US Scientific Strategy & KOL Engagement – HIV Prevention Join the US launch team for an investigational Phase III HIV prevention asset to lead scientific strategy & KOL engagement. Reporting to the future Director HCP Marketing Product Owner, this role will lead scientific engagement, thought‑leader strategy, and be responsible for translating scientific insights into commercial and medical strategies that advance care for people who may benefit from PrEP (Pre‑exposure Prophylaxis) and business objectives. This is a high‑visibility role that will shape scientific advocacy, KOL (key opinion leader) engagement, speaker and congress strategy, and the integration of KOL insights into brand planning and cross‑functional go‑to‑market activities. The ideal candidate for this role is someone with a demonstrated record of strong strategic thinking, ability to comprehend and translate complex scientific & clinical data and deliver results working cross‑collaboratively and leading without authority. Primary Responsibilities Scientific Strategy for HIV PrEP Lead development of scientific narrative for HIV prevention (PrEP) in partnership with Medical Affairs, Outcomes Research, Global Marketing, HCP Marketing, and other stakeholders. Advance scientific narrative by integrating into brand strategy and working with cross‑functional teams to define and prioritize evidence needs that support clinical positioning, payer value, and future pipeline decisions; translate gaps into actionable evidence‑generation and advocacy plans. Continuously monitor emerging science, guidelines, and competitive data; educate marketing and engagement teams on key developments and ensure the scientific narrative and materials are updated accordingly. Scientific Leader and Organization Identification & Profiling Own identification, mapping, and profiling of national, regional, and emerging scientific leaders, clinical experts, and relevant society contacts across the US HIV prevention ecosystem including HIV Community. Maintain a prioritized, dynamic KOL landscape aligned to brand and portfolio objectives, and surface relationship‑ and insight‑priorities to cross‑functional partners. Strategic Scientific Engagement & Planning Design and execute strategic, compliance‑aligned engagement plans (advisory boards, external expert meetings, group input meetings, site visits, customer strategy sessions) that generate prioritized, actionable insights. Ensure engagements are explicitly linked to business questions and evidence needs; convert KOL input into clear recommendations for brand positioning, messaging, and evidence‑generation priorities. Medical Education & Speaker Development Lead development of omnichannel medical education aligned to the scientific narrative and brand priorities; ensure content meets educational and compliance standards. Build and manage a U.S. HIV PrEP speaker bureau: identify faculty, oversee onboarding and training, and ensure speakers consistently reflect approved scientific platforms and messaging. Congress & Scientific Meeting Strategy Develop and lead congress strategies to maximize scientific impact and insights capture across national, regional, and specialty meetings, including sponsorships, programming, and satellite activities. Coordinate logistics and stakeholder participation to ensure seamless execution and capture of strategic learnings. Insight Generation & Integration Capture, synthesize, and operationalize real‑time qualitative and quantitative insights from KOL interactions, GIMs, speaker feedback, and field inputs. Partner with Data & Analytics and Medical Affairs to triangulate HCP insights with clinical, real‑world, and outcomes data to inform brand strategy, evidence‑generation plans, and commercial tactics – ensuring insights are documented, prioritized, and tracked to decision outcomes. Compliance, Quality & Vendor Management Ensure all scientific engagement, speaker, and congress activities comply with internal policies, industry codes, and regulatory requirements. Oversee external vendor and agency relationships, ensuring quality deliverables, timelines, and budget stewardship. Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree (MBA, MPH, PharmD, MD, MS, or equivalent) preferred. A minimum of 5 years of healthcare industry experience, including at least 3 years in strategic marketing or Scientific Leader facing role. Strong strategic acumen with proven ability to craft and advance compelling, evidence‑driven scientific narratives. Demonstrated success in building and maintaining high‑quality scientific relationships and networks within a therapeutic area. Excellent verbal and written communication skills; comfortable delivering presentations to senior leadership and external experts. Strong cross‑functional partnering skills and demonstrated ability to influence in a matrixed environment without direct authority. Experience managing external vendors/agency partners, with fiscal responsibility for budgets. Deep understanding of compliance and regulatory requirements governing scientific engagement and HCP‑facing activities in the U.S. Flexibility and readiness to travel for congresses, advisory meetings, and field engagements (including occasional weekends/evenings). A growth mindset, strong collaboration and business agility. Preferred HIV Treatment or Prevention, or related public health experience. Product launches and pre‑launch commercialization activities. Proven self‑starter with a hands‑on, results‑driven approach: proactively identifies opportunities, removes barriers, and delivers outcomes with minimal supervision. Ability to influence without authority and drive team towards common goal. Familiarity with omnichannel marketing and digital channel integration, as well as agile marketing process. Strong track record of designing and executing speaker programs, advisory boards, and congress strategies that align with business and scientific objectives. Proven ability to synthesize KOL insights into strategic recommendations that impact brand positioning, evidence generation, and commercialization. Location & Work Model Upper Gwynedd, PA – Hybrid (3 days on‑site per week per U.S. Hybrid Work Model). Travel: 25% required. Required Skills Adaptability, Brand Management, Brand Strategy, Content Creation, Creativity, Cross‑Functional Collaboration, Cross‑Functional Leadership, Customer Insights, Customer Strategy, Digital Consumer Engagement, Digital Marketing, HIV Prevention, International Marketing, Marketing, Market Research, Market Segmentation, Medical Affairs, Omnichannel Marketing, Outcomes Research, Product Launches, Product Management, Public Health, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements. Preferred Skills Current Employees apply HERE – (information omitted). Current Contingent Workers apply HERE – (information omitted). Compensation & Benefits Salary range: $142,400.00 – $224,100.00. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement (401(k)), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. Additional information available at Eligible for annual bonus and long‑term incentive, if applicable. EEO Statement As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit EEOC Know Your Rights and EEOC GINA Supplement. We are proud to be a company that embraces diversity of experience, perspective, and skill, creating an inclusive environment. Job Posting End Date 07/10/2026 Requisition ID

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