AD, Thought Leader Liaison - Radioligand Therapy - East - REMOTE

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

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company is seeking an Associate Director, Thought Leader Liaison for Radioligand Therapy. This role involves engaging with Thought Leaders to build relationships, educate on strategic initiatives, and facilitate educational activities. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of relevant experience, with extensive travel expected. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Performance-based cash incentive

401(k) with company contribution

Comprehensive health benefits

Generous time off package

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in Thought Leader engagement within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Ability to travel up to 80% of time.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a matrixed environment.

Responsibilities

• Curate advocacy for respective brand(s) and facilitate engagements.
• Educate and align Thought Leaders to Strategic Imperatives.
• Identify and execute educational activities/opportunities.

Skills

Relationship Building

Analytical Skills

Presentation Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Overview

Job Description Summary: Join Novartis as an Associate Director, Thought Leader Liaison (TLL) for Radioligand Therapy. The 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 RLT therapeutic area(s). This position is responsible for curating advocacy and support, contributing to HCP education delivery and effectiveness, and gathering and sharing insights from the Thought Leader community within their assigned geographic area.

Location: This position will cover the eastern half of the US and will require up to 80% travel. The TLL must reside within the East territory. This role would not provide relocation and only local candidates will be considered. The expectation of working hours and travel (domestic and/or international) will be defined by the hiring manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Curate advocacy for respective brand(s), RLT and/or the organization through personal engagements using approved material, by compliantly coordinating and facilitating engagements/activities between TLs and cross-functional partners (e.g. Marketing, Peer education, Medical Affairs, etc.), and by serving as a key point of contact between TLs and the organization.
• Educate and align TLs to Strategic Imperatives while being accountable for pulling through brand initiatives with the Thought Leaders. In partnership with Education Delivery Team and Medical Affairs, contribute to HCP education by speaker nomination and readiness given knowledge and relationships with TLs.
• Serve as moderator/faculty for educational activities (e.g. Peer Exchange).
• Identify and execute educational activities/opportunities (e.g. Product Theaters). Gather observations/insights from TLs and triage to the appropriate function within the organization to inform commercial strategy, tactics and decisions.
• Liaise and coordinate national/regional conferences, state society meetings and patient advocacy events (as appropriate), focusing on Urology-based events.
• Align across the Novartis organization to coordinate TL interactions and deliver a cohesive customer experience during these events.

Essential Requirements

• Education: 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 and implement key strategies, as well as the ability to 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

Desirable Requirements

• Radioligand therapeutic area experience, specific to Urologists
• MBA or advanced degree preferred

Compensation and Benefits

The salary for this position is expected to range between $145,600 and $270,400 per year. The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors. Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards. US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.

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.

Requirements and Accommodations

Driving is an essential function of this role, meaning it is fundamental to the purpose of this job and cannot be eliminated. A fully valid and unrestricted driver’s license is required. 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.

EEO Statement

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Accessibility and Reasonable Accommodations

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