Oncology Thought Leader & KOL Engagement Lead

Southwest Georgia Farm Credit; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 167,000 - 301,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Wellbeing programs

Paid time off and holidays

Family planning support

Job summary

Moderna is seeking a seasoned regional Thought Leader Liaison to lead KOL engagement and advisory activities within the U.S. oncology space, aligning with brand strategy and compliant program execution.

You will map market dynamics, identify influential HCPs, and coordinate cross‑functional teams to optimize regional strategies and launch plans. Ideal candidates have 8+ years in pharma/biotech, oncology experience, and a proven ability to translate insights into actionable recommendations for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• Minimum of 8 years in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, including demonstrated experience in a Thought Leader Liaison (TLL) or equivalent field‑based commercial thought leader engagement role
• Oncology experience required
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic KOL engagement plans and build long‑term relationships with influential HCPs and KOLs

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of regional KOL engagement and advocacy strategies, using market dynamics, influence mapping, and centers of excellence to establish engagement priorities aligned with U.S. brand strategy and launch objectives.
• Independently evaluate regional oncology market dynamics and KOL influence networks to identify strategic engagement opportunities and continually optimize regional engagement plans.
• Identify, profile, cultivate, and maintain long‑term strategic relationships with influential KOLs across the oncology community, including medical oncology, surgical oncology, and multidisciplinary stakeholders.
• Serve as the primary regional commercial marketing expert and point of contact for assigned KOLs, providing strategic guidance and coordinating cross‑functional engagement initiatives.
• Engage KOLs through on‑label, compliant discussions focused on disease state, approved product information, and company‑sponsored initiatives.
• Develop and execute differentiated, on‑label, approved KOL programming aligned with brand strategy and launch priorities.
• Lead cross‑functional alignment of regional KOL engagement activities across Sales, Marketing, Medical Affairs, Market Access, and Alliance stakeholders to enable coordinated and compliant execution.
• Plan and lead KOL engagement initiatives across regional and local conferences, field visits, and other approved forums to strengthen customer relationships and advance regional advocacy objectives aligned with U.S. brand priorities.
• Lead the planning, execution, and evaluation of speaker bureau and thought leader programs within the assigned region, establishing engagement priorities while ensuring alignment with U.S. brand strategy, launch objectives, and compliance requirements.
• Identify and recommend promotional speakers based on strategic engagement priorities, regional market dynamics, and brand objectives.
• Coordinate speaker onboarding, training, and development activities using approved promotional materials, including observing and coaching speakers where appropriate to support compliant program execution.
• Oversee regional speaker program performance, evaluate effectiveness, and recommend improvements to optimize engagement outcomes and execution.
• Lead the development and execution of regional advisory board plans, coordinating cross‑functional stakeholders and translating resulting insights into actionable recommendations for brand strategy and launch planning.
• Partner with Marketing and other internal stakeholders to support the development and optimization of approved speaker materials and ensure effective planning, execution, and follow‑through of marketing‑led programs.
• Build familiarity with Moderna's approved Generative AI and digital capabilities where appropriate, exploring how these tools can accelerate compliant insight synthesis, identify patterns across complex market information, and enhance the quality and speed of strategic decision‑making while maintaining required human oversight and applicable compliance standards.

Job description

Moderna is seeking a seasoned regional Thought Leader Liaison to lead KOL engagement and advisory activities within the U.S. oncology space, aligning with brand strategy and compliant program execution.

You will map market dynamics, identify influential HCPs, and coordinate cross‑functional teams to optimize regional strategies and launch plans. Ideal candidates have 8+ years in pharma/biotech, oncology experience, and a proven ability to translate insights into actionable recommendations for