Senior Thought Leader Liaison, Neurology (Remote)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical

Dental

Vision

Prescription drug coverage

Company provided basic life

AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan assistance

401(k) match

Flexible time off

Paid holidays

Paid leave programs

Job summary

Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. is seeking an Associate Director, Thought Leader Liaison (TLL) for Neurology Rare Disease.

This senior, field-based role partners with Medical Affairs and Marketing to engage national and regional thought leaders, drive disease education, and support market development from launch readiness through post-approval activities. The TLL will synthesize non-patient insights, shape regional plans, and ensure compliant, non-promotional engagement before approval and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced clinical, scientific, public health or business credential preferred.
• At least eight years of relevant biopharmaceutical experience in field roles.
• Recent experience in rare or ultra-rare disease, neurology, neuromuscular disease, genetics, or diagnostics preferred.
• Demonstrated pre-launch and launch experience within distinct pre- and post-approval engagement boundaries.
• Ability to operate independently and compliantly in a field role without established franchise infrastructure.
• Strong clinical and scientific fluency for credible disease-state discussions with senior specialist audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute regional strategy; map priority institutions, thought leaders and referral relationships.
• Lead compliant, non-sales thought-leader education programs with Marketing and other internal partners.
• Coordinate with Medical Science Liaison (MSL) on shared thought leaders and scientific needs.
• Capture and translate regional insights into regional business plans and actions.
• Partner with Marketing to inform launch strategy, disease education and faculty programs.
• Travel more than 50% of the time; maintain regulatory compliance and quality standards.
• Engage with regional advocacy organizations and professional meetings as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Relationship building

Executive presence

Communication skills

Travel readiness

CRM proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced clinical/scientific/public health or business degree preferred

Tools

CRM systems

Data analysis

Job description

Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. is seeking an Associate Director, Thought Leader Liaison (TLL) for Neurology Rare Disease.

This senior, field-based role partners with Medical Affairs and Marketing to engage national and regional thought leaders, drive disease education, and support market development from launch readiness through post-approval activities. The TLL will synthesize non-patient insights, shape regional plans, and ensure compliant, non-promotional engagement before approval and