Associate Director, Thought Leader Liaison - Rheumatology

Scorpion Therapeutics; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance and disability

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics seeks a field-based Medical Affairs professional to build and strengthen relationships with dermatology Medical Experts across the CA/OR/WA/HI region. You will engage experts to generate insights, support strategic marketing and education plans, and coordinate advisory boards and congress activities.

The role requires 5+ years in medical expert engagement or related roles, a valid driver’s license, and willingness to travel 60-80% within the territory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; MBA/advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years in Thought Leader/Medical Expert engagement, field-based or regional marketing, HCP education, MSL/account management, medical communications, or related pharma/biotech role.
• Valid driver’s license; driving is essential. Ability to travel 60-80% and drive/fly within CA/OR/WA/HI.
• Proven ability to develop compliant relationships with HCPs and stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of field-based marketing, Medical Expert engagement, insight generation, peer-to-peer education, congress planning, and compliant cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Build/strengthen relationships with Medical Experts across dermatology.
• Conduct compliant Medical Expert engagements to generate insights for strategy.
• Facilitate discussions using approved resources for marketing/education strategies.
• Capture and communicate actionable insights to cross-functional teams.
• Support peer-to-peer education, speaker development, and educational planning.
• Moderate approved education programs and peer exchanges per policies.
• Lead/support advisory boards, insight forums, and speaker initiatives.
• Coordinate Medical Expert engagement for congresses and external events.
• Partner with Marketing, Medical Affairs, HCP Education, and Congress teams to execute aligned strategies.
• Use CRM tools for engagement planning and insight generation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Facilitation

Presentation skills

CRM/digital engagement

Insight capture

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree (related field)

MBA/advanced degree preferred

Tools

CRM platforms

Job description

Location/Territory:

Must reside in Los Angeles, CA (or surrounding area). Territory covers CA, OR, WA, and HI. No relocation.

Travel:

60-80% (domestic/international as defined by hiring manager).

Key Responsibilities:

• Build/strengthen relationships with established and emerging Medical Experts across the dermatology landscape.
• Conduct compliant Medical Expert engagements to generate insights supporting strategic business priorities.
• Facilitate discussions using approved resources to inform marketing and educational strategies.
• Capture, synthesize, and communicate actionable insights to cross-functional stakeholders.
• Support peer-to-peer education (expert insights, speaker development, educational planning).
• Moderate approved educational programs and peer exchanges per company policies.
• Lead/support advisory boards, insight forums, speaker initiatives, and other marketing programs.
• Coordinate Medical Expert engagement for congresses, society meetings, and external events.
• Partner with Marketing, Medical Affairs, HCP Education, and Congress teams to execute aligned strategies.
• Use digital tools and CRM platforms for engagement planning, insight generation, and collaboration.

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree (related field); MBA/advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years in Thought Leader/Medical Expert engagement, field-based or regional marketing, HCP education, MSL/account management, medical communications, or related pharma/biotech role.
• Valid driver’s license; driving is essential. Ability to travel 60-80% and drive/fly within CA/OR/WA/HI.
• Proven ability to develop productive, compliant relationships with HCPs and stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of field-based marketing, Medical Expert engagement, insight generation, peer-to-peer education, congress planning, and compliant cross-functional collaboration.
• Demonstrated strategic planning, multi-priority execution, and performance in a matrix environment.
• Strong analytical, communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to influence without authority; strong organization/project management/problem-solving.
• Experience with CRM/digital engagement/insight capture.
• Financial/budget acumen; commitment to compliance and ethical decision-making.

Desirable Requirements:

• Rheumatology therapeutic area expertise and field leadership experience.
• Cross-functional collaboration across Marketing, Medical Affairs, HCP Education, Congress Strategy, and field leadership.

Driving requirement:

Fully valid and unrestricted driver’s license required.

Compensation/Benefits (as stated):

• Salary range: $145,600-$270,400/year; performance-based cash incentive; potential annual equity.
• Benefits include comprehensive health/life/disability, 401(k) with company match, and time off.