KOL Engagement Lead

EPM Scientific; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

EPM Scientific is seeking a KOL Engagement Lead to build and maintain partnerships with thought leaders, patient advocacy groups, and academic institutions. This role supports strategic engagement initiatives across neurology-focused therapeutic areas and collaborates with cross-functional teams to advance educational programs.

You will help execute advocacy events, develop training resources, and assist with portfolio promotion and product launches, while guiding field teams with strategic

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years in pharma/biotech.
• At least 3 years building KOL relationships.
• Experience in alliance management or advocacy relations.
• Neurology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain KOL, patient advocacy, and academic partnerships.
• Represent the company at advocacy events and conferences.
• Support educational resources and opportunities for healthcare professionals.
• Provide strategic guidance to field teams and cross-functional partners.
• Support product launches and portfolio promotion activities.
• Collaborate with training, marketing, medical affairs, compliance and operations.
• Drive engagement programs and measure impact.

Skills

KOL engagement

Alliance management

Stakeholder relations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

My client is seeking a KOL Engagement Lead to build and maintain partnerships with thought leaders, patient advocacy organizations, and academic institutions. This individual will support strategic engagement initiatives across neurology-focused therapeutic areas, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and help advance educational, awareness, and stakeholder engagement programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders, patient advocacy organizations, and academic institutions.
• Represent the organization at advocacy events, conferences, and forums to strengthen stakeholder relationships.
• Cultivate relationships with academic centers and support educational resources and opportunities for emerging healthcare professionals.
• Facilitate partnerships that align with organizational objectives and expand the impact of therapeutic area programs.
• Provide strategic guidance, insights, and tools to field-based teams.
• Collaborate with training, marketing, medical affairs, compliance, and operations teams to support program execution and measurement.
• Assist with product launch activities and ongoing portfolio promotion efforts.

Experience & Skills

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
• At least 3 years of experience building relationships with KOLs
• Experience in alliance management, advocacy relations, or field-based sales and leadership roles.
• Experience within neurology-related therapeutic areas preferred.