Ophthalmology Thought Leader Liaison — Northeast

Keenova; New York (NY); On-site; USD 160,000 - 228,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel opportunities

Bonus program

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Keenova is seeking a Thought Leader Liaison to build and maintain relationships with KOLs in Ophthalmology across the Northeast, reporting to the Thought Leader Liaison Lead. This field-based role requires frequent travel within the US, aligning with the Immunology BU and Keenova’s marketing efforts.

Responsibilities include managing speakers, coordinating congress plans, and providing market insights to marketing while collaborating with medical, training, and sales teams.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in pharmaceutical, biotech or related industry in customer facing roles.
• 5+ years of experience in thought leader engagement; medical affairs, marketing, sales/sales leadership or clinical experience.
• 3+ years working within Ophthalmology.
• Experience developing and executing HCP key strategies.
• Proven ability to develop and execute KOL mapping and plans, as well as building KOL advocacy in the targeted therapeutic areas.
• Clinical, technical, and scientific knowledge and proficiency in complex disease states.
• Existing relationships with KOLs (opinion leaders, centers of excellence etc.)
• Strong relationship building skills, with proven ability to build and maintain lasting relationships with KOLs and navigate strategic accounts (Integrated Delivery Networks, Academic Medical Centers, Centers of Excellence, etc.)
• Ability to exercise strong decision-making skills and live up to the highest ethical standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including confident executive presence.
• Ability to build productive partnerships and collaborate effectively in a matrix organization.
• Ability to creatively address problems in an organized, systematic way
• High degree of organizational awareness, ability to connect the dots to understand all the interdependency and big picture.
• Exceptional critical thinking to help identify educational gaps, analyze findings, and make recommendations while articulating next steps.
• Strong understanding of legal and regulatory environment in pharmaceutical promotional activities, pharma industry guidelines and other compliance-related issues
• Bachelor’s degree. MBA or advanced degree desired but not required.
• Extensive field travel required.

Responsibilities

• Strategic KOL Development and Management: Identify, cultivate, and maintain professional relationships with regional Key Opinion Leaders.
• Support deep engagement of KOLs (e.g., navigating IDNs/Centers of Excellence, professional organizations).
• Identify, map, and manage relationships with key national associations and other large treatment facilities.
• Coordinate and lead one-to-one exchanges between Keenova team and KOLs across key initiatives and events.

Skills

KOL engagement

Ophthalmology experience

Relationship building

Strategic account management

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA or advanced degree preferred

Job description

Keenova is seeking a Thought Leader Liaison to build and maintain relationships with KOLs in Ophthalmology across the Northeast, reporting to the Thought Leader Liaison Lead. This field-based role requires frequent travel within the US, aligning with the Immunology BU and Keenova’s marketing efforts.

Responsibilities include managing speakers, coordinating congress plans, and providing market insights to marketing while collaborating with medical, training, and sales teams.