Pulmonology Thought Leader Liaison — West Region

Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals; Los Angeles (CA); Presencial; USD 160 000 - 256 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Keenova is seeking a Thought Leader Liaison for Pulmonology in the West region with extensive KOL engagement experience. The role requires strategic KOL development, event management at conferences, and close cross-functional collaboration with marketing and sales to drive advocacy for Keenova’s products.

Expect 50–65% travel within the US, including occasional travel to the corporate office. Bachelor’s degree required; MBA/advanced degree preferred.

Qualificações

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• Identify, cultivate, and maintain professional relationships with regional Key Opinion Leaders in targeted specialties.
• Support deep engagement of KOLs (e.g., Navigating IDNs / Centers of Excellence, Professional Organizations).
• Identify, map, and manage relationships with key national associations and large treatment facilities.
• Coordinate and lead one-to-one exchanges between Keenova team and KOLs across key initiatives and events.
• Attend and manage brand activity at regional and targeted national conferences; manage regional sponsorships and congress plans.
• Coordinate executive meetings with KOLs at national conferences; support conference and speaker contract requirements in a timely manner.
• Coordinate with marketing to ensure all congress materials are delivered on time.
• Work cross functionally to drive external engagement strategies across medical, training, marketing, and sales.
• Coordinate with sales to ensure alignment with conference KOL engagement plan.
• Provide market insights back to marketing and input into P2P development, advisory boards, and strategy.
• Be a resource for Marketing to develop board strategy, content, advisory recommendations, and attend advisory boards as appropriate.
• Coordinate with Market Development Manager and Speaker Programs Management on KOL Speaker bureau relationships including supporting speaker training.
• Provide insights summary from key congresses to the marketing team.

Conhecimentos

KOL engagement

Pharma industry experience

Ophthalmology

HCP strategies

KOL mapping

Executive communication

Relationship building

Ethics/compliance

Strategic partnership

Medical affairs collaboration

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree

MBA or advanced degree

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Keenova is seeking a Thought Leader Liaison for Pulmonology in the West region with extensive KOL engagement experience. The role requires strategic KOL development, event management at conferences, and close cross-functional collaboration with marketing and sales to drive advocacy for Keenova’s products.

Expect 50–65% travel within the US, including occasional travel to the corporate office. Bachelor’s degree required; MBA/advanced degree preferred.