Remote Pulmonology Thought Leader Liaison

Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 160,000 - 256,000; Full time

Job summary

Keenova is seeking a Thought Leader Liaison for Pulmonology in the West region. The role focuses on strategic KOL development, engagement with regional and national leaders, and collaboration with medical, marketing, and sales teams.

The position requires managing speakers, attending conferences, and ensuring timely contract support. You will travel 50–65% regularly, work with immunology products, and report to the Thought Leader Liaison Director.

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 across assigned geography.
• 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 national conferences (Rheumatology, Nephrology, Pulmonology, Ophthalmology).
• Manage regional sponsorships and congress plans; coordinate executive meetings with KOLs at national conferences.
• Support conference and speaker contract requirements in a timely manner and ensure materials are delivered on time.
• Work cross-functionally to drive external engagement strategies across medical, training, marketing, and sales.
• Provide market insights to marketing and input into advisory boards and strategy.
• Coordinate with Market Development Manager and Speaker Programs Management on KOL Speaker bureau relationships.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Keenova is seeking a Thought Leader Liaison for Pulmonology in the West region. The role focuses on strategic KOL development, engagement with regional and national leaders, and collaboration with medical, marketing, and sales teams.

The position requires managing speakers, attending conferences, and ensuring timely contract support. You will travel 50–65% regularly, work with immunology products, and report to the Thought Leader Liaison Director.