Senior Thought Leader Liaison — Neurology Rare Disease

Otsuka; United States; Remote; USD 169,000 - 253,000; Full time

Job summary

Otsuka seeks an Associate Director, Thought Leader Liaison (TLL) in the Neurology Rare Disease area. This senior, field-based role reports to the Senior Director of Marketing and Thought Leader Liaison and blends scientific fluency with strategic engagement of national and regional thought leaders.

The TLL builds trusted relationships, integrates field insights into regional plans, and supports disease education, market development, and launch readiness while aligning with non-promotional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced clinical, scientific, public health or business degree preferred.
• 8+ years in biopharmaceutical field roles (marketing, TLL, market development) or similar.
• Experience in rare/ultra-rare disease, neurology, neuromuscular disease, genetics, or diagnostics preferred.
• Ability to operate independently in a field role without an established franchise.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a regional plan aligned with national strategy and launch priorities.
• Map priority institutions, thought leaders, and referral relationships across the region.
• Coordinate with MSLs on shared thought leaders, scientific needs and joint engagements.
• Lead national/regional congresses and professional-society engagement to strengthen relationships and capture insights.
• Capture and translate regional insights into regional business plans and action.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to translate insights into launch strategy and faculty programs.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Relationship Building

Executive Presence

Communication

Travel Flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced clinical/scientific/public health/business degree preferred

Tools

CRM

Insight Management Tools

Virtual engagement platforms

Job description

Otsuka seeks an Associate Director, Thought Leader Liaison (TLL) in the Neurology Rare Disease area. This senior, field-based role reports to the Senior Director of Marketing and Thought Leader Liaison and blends scientific fluency with strategic engagement of national and regional thought leaders.

The TLL builds trusted relationships, integrates field insights into regional plans, and supports disease education, market development, and launch readiness while aligning with non-promotional