Remote Senior Thought Leader Liaison Neurology Rare Disease

Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc.

Augusta (ME)

Remote

USD 169,000 - 253,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc. is seeking an Associate Director, Thought Leader Liaison (TLL) in a remote, full‑time capacity to lead regional thought‑leader engagement for neurology rare diseases.

The role blends scientific fluency with strategic market development and non‑promotional education prior to approval, transitioning to label‑consistent promotional activities after approval. The position covers Central/West and surrounding regions, coordinating with MSLs and Account Managers, and

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required; an advanced clinical, scientific, public health or business degree or relevant clinical credential is preferred.
At least eight years of relevant biopharmaceutical experience, including field marketing, TLL, market development, product marketing, thought‑leader engagement or another strategic field role.
Recent experience in rare or ultra‑rare disease, neurology, neuromuscular disease, genetics, or diagnostics strongly preferred.
Demonstrated pre‑launch and launch experience, including the ability to operate within distinct pre‑and post‑approval engagement boundaries.
Demonstrated ability to operate independently and compliantly in a field role without an established franchise infrastructure.
Strong clinical and scientific fluency sufficient for credible disease‑state discussions with senior specialist audiences.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a regional plan aligned with national strategy and launch priorities.
Map priority institutions, thought leaders, and referral relationships to clarify how diagnosis, testing, counseling, referral, and treatment connect across the region.
Use regional and account‑level insights to prioritize engagement, identify cross‑account barriers, and recommend and support actions that strengthen the Account Manager’s planning and operational execution.
Coordinate with MSLs on shared thought leaders, scientific needs and joint engagements.
Establish and maintain compliant relationships with national and regional experts, center leaders and influential community and neuromuscular practices.
Develop and execute approved national and regional peer‑to‑peer education programs that connect experts and centers with community professional networks and address identified educational and referral needs.
Identify qualified advisors and, following approval, promotional faculty based on documented business need, objective criteria and approved processes.