Senior Thought Leader Liaison Neurology Rare Disease Remote

Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc.; Montpelier (VT); Remote; USD 169,000 - 253,000; Full time

Job summary

Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. seeks an Associate Director, Thought Leader Liaison (TLL) for Neurology Rare Disease. This senior, field-based role collaborates with Medical Affairs, Marketing and Account Management to engage thought leaders and address barriers from diagnosis to treatment.

Primarily regional with national responsibilities, and travel expectations. Remote, full-time position covering Central/West with potential national initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced clinical/scientific credential preferred.
• Eight years of relevant biopharmaceutical experience including field marketing, TLL, market development or similar.
• Recent experience in rare or ultra-rare disease, neurology or genetics preferred.
• Demonstrated pre-launch and launch experience with pre-/post-approval engagement boundaries.
• Ability to operate independently in a field role without formal franchise infrastructure.
• Strong clinical and scientific fluency for credible disease-state discussions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute regional plans aligned with national launch priorities.
• Map thought leaders and referral relationships across the region.
• Collaborate with MSLs on joint engagements and education programs.
• Capture aggregate insights and translate them into regional business actions.
• Lead regional advocacy engagement with approved programs.
• Manage congress and professional meeting strategy and follow-up.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Relationship building

Executive presence

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced clinical/scientific/public health/business degree or credential

Tools

CRM

Insight management

Virtual engagement platforms

MS Office/Business platforms

Job description

Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. seeks an Associate Director, Thought Leader Liaison (TLL) for Neurology Rare Disease. This senior, field-based role collaborates with Medical Affairs, Marketing and Account Management to engage thought leaders and address barriers from diagnosis to treatment.

Primarily regional with national responsibilities, and travel expectations. Remote, full-time position covering Central/West with potential national initiatives.