Senior Thought Leader Marketing Liaison for IBD (Remote)

MSD Malaysia

Northern (KY)

Hybrid

USD 173,000 - 273,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays & vacation

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. in Rahway, NJ, USA is seeking an Associate Director, Thought Leader Marketing Liaison to align advocacy development, speaker programs and congress activities with our immunology brand strategy.

The role drives SL/KOL engagement, identifies US thought leaders, builds a speaker bureau, and translates insights into compliant, scientifically grounded marketing content. Travel up to 60% is required; remote work options are available and the role offers a competitive package, annual

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
Minimum 5-8 years in pharmaceutical sales, marketing, or field medical engagement or KOL management roles.
Minimum 5 years as a Thought Leader Liaison or Regional Marketing strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Identify and map national and regional scientific leaders (SLs), clinical leaders, and emerging experts across the US IBD landscape.
Execute engagements with SLs, including congress participation and advisory boards.
Gather actionable insights from SLs to inform marketing strategies and brand planning.
Collaborate with marketing team to determine congress participation and support levels.
Identify and manage a US IBD Speaker Bureau, including faculty onboarding and training.