Associate Director, Thought Leader Liaison - Neurology (Mountain West)

Scorpion Therapeutics; Minnesota; On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking a Neurology Associate Director, Thought Leader Liaison to advance engagements with US neurology thought leaders across academia and leading practices. The role emphasizes strategic discussions, cross-functional collaboration, and high-visibility advisory activities in a field-based setting.

The position requires a strong science background, 10+ years in specialty pharma/biopharma, and the ability to distill complex information for impactful presentations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree/advanced certification a plus
• 10+ years relevant specialty pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical experience in 2+ areas: Thought Leader Liaison, field sales, inline/regional brand marketing, medical/clinical experience; Neurology market experience strongly preferred
• Demonstrated pharma marketing strategy expertise; launch experience preferred
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• In-depth knowledge of industry regulations and compliance guidelines
• Valid driver’s license
• Travel 60–80%

Responsibilities

• Engage in meaningful, strategic discussions to gather insights and share clinical information with assigned thought leaders
• Conduct substantive business discussions on on-label product information, disease state, and corporate overviews
• Use a customer-centric, needs-based approach to drive thought leader engagements
• Coordinate thought leader engagements for senior executives at local/regional/national conferences and in day-to-day business
• Develop/maintain lists of key thought leaders in assigned geography
• Assist with thought leader development
• Support speaker bureau buildout (identify speakers, manage logistics for trainings, and provide feedback to improve presentation effectiveness)
• Share insights with Marketing and other functional groups
• Support advisory board planning (recommend participants and coordinate participation)
• Ensure all interactions follow company policies, industry regulations, and compliance guidelines

Skills

Thought Leader Liaison

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree/advanced certification

Job description

The Neurology Associate Director, Thought Leader Liaison (TLL) is a field-based, non-sales position focused on enhancing interactions with key US Neurology thought leaders at academic centers and leading community practices.

Typical day may include:

• Engage in meaningful, strategic discussions to gather insights and share clinical information with assigned thought leaders
• Conduct substantive business discussions on on-label product information, disease state, and corporate overviews
• Use a customer-centric, needs-based approach to drive thought leader engagements
• Coordinate thought leader engagements for senior executives at local/regional/national conferences and in day-to-day business
• Develop/maintain lists of key thought leaders in assigned geography
• Assist with thought leader development
• Support speaker bureau buildout (identify speakers, manage logistics for trainings, and provide feedback to improve presentation effectiveness)
• Share insights with Marketing and other functional groups
• Support advisory board planning (recommend participants and coordinate participation)
• Ensure all interactions follow company policies, industry regulations, and compliance guidelines

This role may be for you if:

• Strong science background with deep knowledge of hematology/oncology
• Ability to simplify complex information for impactful presentations
• Ability to collaborate and provide input/feedback across functions
• Ability to balance/lead multiple projects
• Strong analytical and communication skills; comfortable engaging all organizational levels

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree/advanced certification a plus
• 10+ years relevant specialty pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical experience in 2+ areas: Thought Leader Liaison, field sales, inline/regional brand marketing, medical/clinical experience; Neurology market experience strongly preferred
• Demonstrated pharma marketing strategy expertise; launch experience preferred
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• In-depth knowledge of industry regulations and compliance guidelines
• Valid driver’s license
• Travel 60–80%