Associate Director, Thought Leader Liaison – Rheumatology

Novartis; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis in Los Angeles, CA seeks an Associate Director, Thought Leader Liaison to shape Rheumatology education and insights across the country. You will build partnerships with Medical Experts, advise across marketing, medical affairs, education, and congress strategy, and influence critical business decisions.

This field-based role requires 60-80% travel within CA/OR/WA/HI, no relocation, and a strong ability to generate actionable insights and collaborate across functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years in Thought Leader/Medical Expert engagement, field-based marketing, HCP education, or related pharma/biotech role.
• Reside within Los Angeles, CA area; willingness to travel 60-80% across CA, OR, WA and HI.
• Proven ability to develop productive, compliant relationships with physicians and healthcare professionals.
• Strong understanding of field-based marketing, insight generation, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Build and strengthen relationships with Medical Experts across Dermatology.
• Conduct compliant Medical Expert engagements to generate strategic insights.
• Facilitate discussions using approved resources to inform marketing and education strategies.
• Capture and communicate actionable insights to cross-functional stakeholders.
• Support peer-to-peer education programs through expert insights and speaker development.
• Moderate approved educational programs and peer exchanges.
• Lead or support advisory boards, insight forums, and speaker initiatives.
• Coordinate Medical Expert engagement activities for congresses and external events.
• Collaborate across Marketing, Medical Affairs, HCP Education, Congress teams to execute aligned strategies.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in related field

5+ years in Thought Leader engagement

Field-based marketing experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Driver’s license

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or advanced degree preferred

Job description

Novartis in Los Angeles, CA seeks an Associate Director, Thought Leader Liaison to shape Rheumatology education and insights across the country. You will build partnerships with Medical Experts, advise across marketing, medical affairs, education, and congress strategy, and influence critical business decisions.

This field-based role requires 60-80% travel within CA/OR/WA/HI, no relocation, and a strong ability to generate actionable insights and collaborate across functions.