Associate Director, Thought Leader Liaison - Rheumatology

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

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based incentive

Equity eligibility

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking an experienced Medical Affairs/MSL professional to build relationships with dermatology experts and generate strategic insights. You will coordinate compliant engagements, educate peers, and support advisory boards and congress activities across CA-OR-WA-HI, with 60–80% travel and a valid driver’s license.

The role requires 5+ years in MSL/engagements, strong CRM/analytic skills, and cross-functional collaboration, plus MBA or advanced degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years in Thought Leader/Medical Expert engagement or related pharma/biotech role.
• Reside in Los Angeles, CA area; CA, OR, WA, HI territory; 60–80% travel; valid driver's license.
• Proven compliant relationship-building with healthcare professionals and external stakeholders.
• Strong field-based marketing/engagement, insight generation, peer-to-peer education, congress planning, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong analytical, communication, facilitation, presentation, organizational, and project management skills.
• Experience with CRM/digital engagement/insight capture tools.
• Financial/budget acumen; commitment to compliance and ethical decision‑making.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with Medical Experts across Dermatology.
• Conduct compliant Medical Expert engagements to generate insights supporting strategic 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 via expert insights, speaker development, and education 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 to improve planning, insight generation, and collaboration.

Skills

Thought Leader Engagement

Field Marketing

HCP Education

CRM Tools

Cross-functional

Analytical

Communication

Project Mgmt

Presentation

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA/Advanced degree

Tools

CRM tools

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Build relationships with established and emerging Medical Experts across the Dermatology landscape.
• Conduct compliant Medical Expert engagements to generate insights supporting strategic 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 via expert insights, speaker development, and education 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 to improve planning, insight generation, and collaboration.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (related field); MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years in Thought Leader/Medical Expert engagement, field-based/regional marketing, HCP education, MSL/account management, medical communications, or related pharma/biotech role.
• Reside in Los Angeles, CA area; no relocation. Territory: CA, OR, WA, HI. 60–80% travel; must drive/fly within territory. Valid driver’s license required.
• Proven compliant relationship‑building with healthcare professionals and external stakeholders.
• Strong field-based marketing/engagement, insight generation, peer-to-peer education, congress planning, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong analytical, communication, facilitation, presentation, organizational, and project management skills.
• Experience with CRM/digital engagement/insight capture tools.
• Financial/budget acumen; commitment to compliance and ethical decision‑making.

Desirable

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

Travel/Driving

• Driving is an essential function; must have a fully valid, unrestricted driver’s license.

Compensation & Benefits (per posting)

• Salary range: $145,600–$270,400/year. Performance-based cash incentive; possible annual equity.
• Comprehensive health/life/disability benefits, 401(k) match, and time off package.