Senior Thought Leader Liaison – Neurology (Remote)

Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc.; Honolulu (HI); 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, non-sales role drives regional strategy, thought-leader engagement and market development while coordinating with Medical Affairs and Account Management.

The TLL identifies barriers in recognition, testing and referral, translating insights into practical actions for education, pathways and launch readiness across the Central/West region and beyond.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced clinical, scientific, public health or business degree preferred.
• 8+ years in biopharmaceutical field, including strategy, TLL, market development or related roles.
• Experience in rare neurology or diagnostics is strongly preferred.
• Able to operate within pre- and post-approval engagement boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Develop regional plans aligned with national strategy and launch priorities.
• Engage national and regional thought leaders, centers, and organizations.
• Capture and translate field insights into regional business actions.
• Lead regional advocacy engagement and support congress and society meetings.

Skills

Strategic planning

Thought leader engagement

Relationship management

Field leadership

Medical affairs liaison

Scientific fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

CRM

Insight management

Virtual engagement tools

Job description

Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc. seeks an Associate Director, Thought Leader Liaison (TLL) for Neurology Rare Disease. This senior, field-based, non-sales role drives regional strategy, thought-leader engagement and market development while coordinating with Medical Affairs and Account Management.

The TLL identifies barriers in recognition, testing and referral, translating insights into practical actions for education, pathways and launch readiness across the Central/West region and beyond.