AD, Thought Leader Liaison - Dermatology - North Central - Remote

Novartis Farmacéutica; United States; Remote; USD 145,000 - 271,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Director, Thought Leader Liaison for Dermatology. This remote role involves engaging with Thought Leaders and key influencers to enhance HCP education and advocacy. The position requires up to 80% travel within the North Central territory. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in relationship management and experience within the pharmaceutical sector. Join a dynamic team dedicated to improving patient outcomes through collaboration and innovative strategies. If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

401(k) eligibility

Paid time off

Medical benefits

Sign-on bonus

Restricted stock units

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Thought Leader engagement in pharma industry.
• Proven ability to develop relationships with healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Curate advocacy for brands through personal engagements.
• Educate Thought Leaders on strategic imperatives and initiatives.

Skills

Relationship Building

Analytical Skills

Presentation Skills

Negotiation Skills

Problem Solving

Financial/Budgetary Experience

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

MBA or advanced degree

Job description

AD, Thought Leader Liaison - Dermatology - North Central - Remote

Job ID REQ-10047165

Apr 04, 2025

USA

Summary

The Associate Director, Thought Leader Liaison (TLL) is a customer-facing role within Marketing responsible for engaging and building productive relationships with Thought Leaders (TL), other key influencers, and associated organizations/institutions within the Dermatology therapeutic area. This position is responsible for curating advocacy and support, contributing to HCP education delivery and effectiveness, and gathering/sharing insights from the Thought Leader community within their assigned geographic area.

Location: This position will cover the North Central territory of Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, Iowa, and part of Missouri. The candidate is required to live within the territory's geography (there may be some restrictions based on legal entity). Please note that this role would not provide relocation and only local candidates will be considered.

Travel: The TLL will require up to 80% travel. The expectation of working hours and travel (domestic and/or international) will be defined by the hiring manager.

About the Role

Key Responsibilities:

1. Curate advocacy for respective brand(s), therapeutic area and/or the organization through personal engagements using approved material, by compliantly coordinating and facilitating engagements/activities between their TLs and their cross-functional partners (e.g. Marketing, Peer education, Medical Affairs, etc.), and by serving as a key point of contact between their TLs and the organization.
2. Educate and align TLs to our Strategic Imperatives while being accountable for pulling through brand initiatives with the Thought Leaders. In partnership with the Education Delivery Team and Medical Affairs, the TLL will contribute to HCP education by speaker nomination and readiness given their knowledge and relationships with their TLs.
3. Serve as moderator/faculty for educational activities (e.g. Peer Exchange).
4. Contribute to the identification and execution of educational activities/opportunities (e.g. Product Theaters). Given their exposure to the TL community, the TLL seeks and gathers observations/insights from their TL and triage them to the appropriate function within the organization to further inform commercial strategy, tactics and decisions.
5. Liaise and coordinate national/regional conferences, state society meetings and patient advocacy events (as appropriate).
6. Align across the Novartis organization to coordinate TL interactions and deliver a cohesive customer experience during these events.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in related field
• At least 5 years of experience in Thought Leader/Center of Excellence engagement within the pharmaceutical industry (e.g. Thought Leader Liaison, Account Manager, Medical Science Liaison, regional marketing, medical publications/communications, etc.)
• Ability to travel up to 80% of time
• Proven ability to develop productive relationships with physicians and other healthcare professionals
• Ability to develop / implement key strategies as well as lead, motivate, develop, and influence others
• Strong analytical skills and presentation skills with the ability to prioritize, negotiate and problem solve
• Financial/budgetary experience
• Proven ability to work effectively in a matrixed environment
• Dermatology therapeutic area experience/expertise
• MBA or advanced degree

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $145,600 and $270,400/year; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/25 through 12/31/25, fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period. Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered.

The individual hired for this role will be required to successfully complete certain initial training, including home study, in eight (8) or fewer hours per day and forty (40) or fewer hours per week.

Driving is an essential function of this role, meaning it is fundamental to the purpose of this job and cannot be eliminated. Because driving is an essential function of the role, you must have a fully valid and unrestricted driver’s license to be qualified for this role. The company provides reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified individuals with medical restrictions, if an accommodation can be provided without eliminating the essential function of driving.

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Division US

Business Unit Innovative Medicines

Location USA

State Field, US

Site Field Non-Sales (USA)

Company / Legal Entity U014 (FCRS = US014) Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation