Thought Leader Liaison

Scorpion Therapeutics; Mettawa (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics in the United States seeks an experienced Marketing Manager to support franchise product launches and oversee core marketing processes across the business. You will analyze programs with agencies and cross-functional partners, develop key opinion leader networks, execute advisory boards, and train teams.

The role emphasizes compliant, ROI-driven marketing with travel to cover territory and attend events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Science or related field.
• Advanced degree or previous sales/marketing experience; MBA preferred.
• Knowledge of regulations and standards affecting pharmaceutical products.
• Minimum 5 years of pharmaceutical sales/marketing experience.
• Valid driver's license; pre-employment drug screening and safe driving requirements.
• Ability to travel to cover territory and attend overnight training events and sales meetings.
• Ability to drive a personal auto or company vehicle or operate powered material handling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Support assigned franchise(s) product launches and manage multiple core marketing and business processes.
• Analyze, plan, implement, and control tactical programs with agencies, third-party vendors, cross-functional partners, and the integrated brand team.
• Develop speakers and key opinion leaders.
• Execute ad boards, consultancy, conventions, and professional alliances.
• Provide training on marketing materials, develop local marketing plans, and liaise between marketing and the Sales Region.
• Develop and articulate marketing strategies that are impactful, executable, clearly communicated, and clinically/financially supported; segment markets, select target audiences, and position effectively.
• Manage regional consultancy, ad boards, speaker programs, meetings, and medical education projects within assigned budget; evaluate effectiveness (ROI/share impact) and efficiency (expense control).
• Manage projects to deliver high-quality work on time; ensure regulatory guidelines are followed.
• Maintain knowledge of industry information sources to evaluate promotion and develop business strategy.

Skills

Pharmaceutical marketing

Sales training

Brand management

KOL engagement

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Science

MBA or advanced degree

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Support assigned franchise(s) product launches and manage multiple core marketing and business processes.


• Analyze, plan, implement, and control tactical programs with agencies, third-party vendors, cross-functional partners, and the integrated brand team.


• Develop speakers and key opinion leaders.


• Execute ad boards, consultancy, conventions, and professional alliances.


• Provide training on marketing materials, develop local marketing plans, and liaise between marketing and the Sales Region.


• Develop and articulate marketing strategies that are impactful, executable, clearly communicated, and clinically/financially supported; segment markets, select target audiences, and position effectively.


• Manage regional consultancy, ad boards, speaker programs, meetings, and medical education projects within assigned budget; evaluate effectiveness (ROI/share impact) and efficiency (expense control).


• Manage projects to deliver high-quality work on time; ensure regulatory guidelines are followed.


• Maintain knowledge of industry information sources (MD/channel data, audits/secondary data, primary research) to evaluate promotion and develop business strategy.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Science or related field.


• Advanced degree or previous sales/marketing experience required; MBA preferred.


• Knowledge of applicable regulations and standards affecting pharmaceutical products.


• Minimum 5 years of pharmaceutical sales/marketing experience (clinical liaison, sales training, marketing, Sr. Account Executive, or District Manager).


• Valid driver's license; pass pre-employment drug screening and meet safe driving requirements.


• Ability to travel to cover territory and attend overnight training events and sales meetings.


• Ability to drive a personal auto or company vehicle or operate powered material handling equipment.