Sleep Disorders Field Marketing Lead – KOL Strategy

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co.; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 154,000 - 243,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. in the United States seeks an Associate Director, Field Marketing for Sleep Disorders.

This field-based, non-sales role builds long-term relationships with KOLs and APPs across the U.S., shaping brand strategy and enabling meaningful dialogue on evolving treatment landscapes. Reporting to the Director of Head of HCP Engagements, you will lead KOL engagement, advisory boards, congress planning, and cross-functional partnerships to ensure compliant, strategic

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Biology, Marketing, Strategy, or Business Administration.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in marketing or sales within the biopharmaceutical industry, including a minimum of 3 years in Key Opinion Leader management.
• Experience in developing engagement plans for thought leader/KOL management, with the ability to liaise with external stakeholders.
• Experience in Speaker Bureau strategy, including training, content development, and execution of national-level programs.
• Strong leadership capabilities with the ability to set direction, drive alignment, resolve issues, and assess risk.
• Excellent collaboration skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority.
• Highly organized with strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills; able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• KOL Engagement: Identify, cultivate, and maintain relationships with national and regional KOLs and APPs.
• Insight Generation: Capture, document, and analyze customer and market insights to inform strategy.
• Advisory Boards: Plan, develop, and execute advisory boards with KOLs to gather insights.
• Congress & Conferences: Support strategy, planning, and execution of national and regional congresses.
• P2P Engagements: Lead partnerships with field leadership to optimize marketing strategies.
• Cross-functional Partnership: Serve as a bridge between internal teams and external thought leaders to ensure alignment.

Skills

KOL management

Engagement planning

Speaker bureau

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Marketing, Strategy, or Business Administration

Job description

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. in the United States seeks an Associate Director, Field Marketing for Sleep Disorders.

This field-based, non-sales role builds long-term relationships with KOLs and APPs across the U.S., shaping brand strategy and enabling meaningful dialogue on evolving treatment landscapes. Reporting to the Director of Head of HCP Engagements, you will lead KOL engagement, advisory boards, congress planning, and cross-functional partnerships to ensure compliant, strategic