Remote Immunology Thought Leader Liaison — Brand Strategy

Merck; Helena (MT); Remote; USD 173,000 - 273,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. seeks a Thought Leader Marketing Liaison Associate Director to drive advocacy development, KOL engagement, and congress strategy within US immunology for IBD.

You will align scientific insights with brand plans, oversee speaker programs, and ensure compliant, evidence-based messaging across national and regional stakeholders. The role requires 5–8 years in pharma marketing or KOL management, a Bachelor's degree or higher, and up to 60% travel; advanced degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MBA, MS, PharmD, or equivalent) preferred.
• 5–8 years in pharmaceutical sales, marketing, or field medical engagement or KOL management roles.
• Minimum 5 years as a Thought Leader Liaison or Regional Marketing strongly preferred.
• At least 3 years of IBD experience strongly preferred with existing Key KOL networks in IBD.
• Demonstrated success in building and maintaining scientific relationships with KOLs, speakers, or professional societies in a highly regulated environment.
• Travel up to 60% (including weekends and evenings for congresses and advisory meetings).

Responsibilities

• Advocacy Development: identify and map national and regional scientific leaders across the US IBD landscape.
• SL/KOL Engagement Execution: execute engagements with SLs including congress participation and advisor activities.
• Congress Participation and Engagement: collaborate with marketing to determine participation and level of support in key IBD conferences.
• Speaker Bureau Development & Readiness: identify and manage a US IBD Speaker Bureau with onboarding and training.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: align SL needs with account dynamics across functions.
• Compliance & Governance: ensure adherence to regulations, internal policies, and industry standards.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

KOL management

Scientific communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA/MS/PharmD preferred

Job description

Merck & Co., Inc. seeks a Thought Leader Marketing Liaison Associate Director to drive advocacy development, KOL engagement, and congress strategy within US immunology for IBD.

You will align scientific insights with brand plans, oversee speaker programs, and ensure compliant, evidence-based messaging across national and regional stakeholders. The role requires 5–8 years in pharma marketing or KOL management, a Bachelor's degree or higher, and up to 60% travel; advanced degree preferred.