Field Thought Leader Director, Rheumatology

Novartis; United States; Remote; USD 146,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis is seeking an Associate Director, Thought Leader Liaison to shape Rheumatology strategy by engaging Medical Experts and guiding insights across Marketing and Medical Affairs. The role is field-based with 60–80% travel, requiring residency in Los Angeles, CA area.

You will lead advisory boards, coordinate congress activities, and drive compliant external collaborations. Strong senior communication, strategic planning, and CRM proficiency are essential, as is the ability to operate in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years in Thought Leader engagement, field-based marketing, or related pharmaceutical/biotech roles.
• Must reside in Los Angeles, CA or surrounding area; 60–80% travel required.

Responsibilities

• Build and strengthen relationships with Medical Experts across Dermatology.
• Conduct compliant Medical Expert engagements to generate insights for strategic priorities.
• Facilitate discussions using approved resources to inform marketing and educational strategies.
• Capture, synthesize, and communicate insights to cross-functional stakeholders.
• Support peer-to-peer education programs and advisory boards.
• Coordinate engagement activities for congresses and external events.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Medical Affairs, HCP Education, and Congress teams.

Skills

Strategic engagement

Analytical

Communication

Influencing without authority

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA or advanced degree

Tools

CRM

Digital engagement tools

Insight capture

Job description

Novartis is seeking an Associate Director, Thought Leader Liaison to shape Rheumatology strategy by engaging Medical Experts and guiding insights across Marketing and Medical Affairs. The role is field-based with 60–80% travel, requiring residency in Los Angeles, CA area.

You will lead advisory boards, coordinate congress activities, and drive compliant external collaborations. Strong senior communication, strategic planning, and CRM proficiency are essential, as is the ability to operate in a