Lead Business Liaison

The Thought Leader Liaison (TLL), Rare Disease, is responsible for building & maintaining brand and company awareness among National, Regional, and Local Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) thru regular engagement and education for Iqirvo. The TLL serves as a field-based marketing position responsible for facilitating engagement opportunities and strategic brand partnerships with Hepatology and Gastroenterology KOLs.MA, RI, CT, NH, VT, ME, NYC, Long Island and Westchester NYWhat - Main Responsibilities & Technical CompetenciesKOL EngagementBuild, deepen, and maintain high-impact relationships with National, Regional, and Local hepatology and gastroenterology KOLs through regular, value-driven engagements and scientific exchange.Proactively identify and develop strategic partnerships with top-tier thought leaders and influencers who shape clinical practice and policy within Ipsen’s core disease states.Lead community and academic influence mapping to support national strategy and field execution.Shape and expand Ipsen’s thought leader advocacy network, aligning engagement efforts with broader corporate goals and long-term strategic imperatives.Partner cross-functionally to drive strategic business growth and institutional collaboration across key academic and community settings.Serve as the cross-functional leadership point of contact at high-priority accounts; orchestrate local and national initiatives with KOLs and institutional stakeholders.Lead ad board planning, HCP selection, insight capture, and impact assessment.Provide oversight and strategic direction to the Speaker Bureau program: lead agency collaboration, speaker nomination and development, utilization strategy, and program quality monitoring.Liaise between the field and internal stakeholders to ensure compliant and impactful delivery of speaker content; support remediation efforts in partnership with Business Ethics as needed.Lead the compliant delivery of TLL-approved materials and strategic narratives to drive KOL awareness of Ipsen’s portfolio, pipeline, and corporate vision.Actively identify, synthesize, and communicate market and KOL insights to inform brand planning and strategic direction.Congress & Conference LeadershipServe as the Commercial Lead for national and priority regional congresses.Partner with internal stakeholders (Medical, Global, Meetings/Conventions) to coordinate and optimize conference presence and engagements.Lead cross-functional pre/post congress coordination, ensuring delivery of timely, synthesized, and actionable information across the organization.KOL Meeting LeadershipServe as the Senior Commercial lead for strategic KOL meetings, including executive exchanges, high-level institutional engagements, and global interactions.Facilitate and elevate cross-functional customer engagements to ensure Ipsen presents as a cohesive, value-driven partner.Commercial lead for global alignment on KOL meeting strategy, execution, and information flowHow - Knowledge & ExperienceBA/BS degree IS required; advanced scientific or business degree (MBA, MS, PharmD, PhD) strongly preferred.3+ years of direct TLL experience OR 6+ years of Hepatology experience OR 8+ years of commercial pharmaceutical/biotech/clinical experienceStrong command of compliance requirements and rules of engagement in field-based roles.Deep understanding of the payer, clinical, and policy landscapes within specialty and rare diseases—Hepatology/Liver experience strongly preferred.Consistent history of exceeding both qualitative and quantitative performance goals.Operates independently in the TLL function with minimal oversightLeads end-to-end project management for brand initiatives, insights efforts, and congress activitiesExperience with rare diseases is strongly preferredAbility to travel upwards of 80% including weekend conferences when necessaryThe annual base salary range for this position is $162,000 - $235,000This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentives program. At Ipsen we are proud to offer a comprehensive employee benefits package, including 401(k) with company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, as well as flexible spending accounts. The value we place on different perspectives and experiences drives our commitment to inclusion and equal opportunities. Together we strive to better understand the communities we serve. This means we also want to help you perform at your best when applying for a role with us. If you require any adjustments or support during the application process, please let the recruitment team know. This information will be handled with care and will not affect the outcome of your application. 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