Thought Leader Liaison - Central Region

Teva Pharmaceuticals; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 148,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Teva Pharmaceuticals in the Central US region seeks a Thought Leader Liaison to engage KOLs and translate insights into CNS portfolio strategy. You will lead conference coordination, speaker programs, and cross-functional collaboration with Marketing, Medical Affairs, and Field Teams.

Expect extensive travel (60-80%) across the US, regular engagement with national and regional KOLs, and development of compliant education programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of pharmaceutical industry experience.
• At least 2 years in thought leader engagement or HCP/medical education marketing (neurology/psychiatry preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of national and regional conferences with KOL engagement.
• Coordinate speaker programs and ensure compliant educator interactions.
• Capture KOL insights to inform portfolio marketing and brand strategy.
• Build and maintain relationships with national and regional KOLs; travel as required.

Skills

CNS domain knowledge

KOL engagement

Thought leader engagement

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

We Are Teva

We're Teva, a leading innovative biopharmaceutical company, enabled by a world-class generics business. Whether it's innovating in the fields of neuroscience and immunology or delivering high-quality medicine worldwide, we're dedicated to addressing patients’ needs now and in the future. Here, you will be part of a high-performing, inclusive culture that values fresh thinking and collaboration. You'll have the room to grow, the flexibility to balance life with work, and the opportunity to better health worldwide, together.

Our Team, Your Impact

The Thought Leader Liaison (TLL) serves as a strategic, field-based marketer responsible for engaging key opinion leaders (KOLs) to generate insights, influence portfolio and brand strategy, and foster advocacy for Teva's innovative CNS portfolio. This role is anchored in four pillars: Conference Coordination, Speaker Program Planning, Insight Generation & Brand Strategy Influence, and KOL Engagement & Development. The TLL acts as the primary point of contact for KOLs, ensuring compliant, collaborative relationships that advance Teva’s leadership in CNS. As a member of the Innovative Medicines Marketing organization, the TLL builds and maintains productive, collaborative, and compliant relationships with peers in Marketing, Market Access, Patient Services, Medical Affairs, and Field Sales to address customer needs and share insights.

Location

This role will cover our Central Region of the US. The selected candidate must be located near a major airport and be able to travel regularly throughout the assigned territory. You will also be required to attend periodic meetings at both Teva HQ and off-site locations throughout the US. Occasional travel outside of the US may also be required.

Territory Includes

Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada (partial), Utah, Colorado, Wyoming, Kansas, and Oklahoma

How You'll Spend Your Day

All areas of responsibility listed below are essential to the satisfactory performance of this position by any incumbents with reasonable accommodation if necessary. Any non-essential functions are assumed to be included in other related duties or assignments.

Conference Coordination

• Lead planning and execution of national and regional conferences, including KOL engagement scheduling, and coordination with internal stakeholders.
• Represent Teva at major congresses, securing KOL meetings and capturing actionable insights for portfolio teams.
• Partner with MSLs and sales leadership to optimize KOL engagement opportunities during congresses.

Speaker Program Planning

• Collaborate with marketing and sales leadership on portfolio level planning including national & regional programs, speaker engagement, including identification and speaker preparation.
• Monitor speaker utilization and program metrics; contribute to annual nomination process and ensure compliance with all guidelines.
• Support execution of peer-to-peer education programs aligned with portfolio objectives.

Insight Generation & Brand Strategy Influence

• Capture and synthesize KOL insights monthly to inform portfolio marketing strategies and tactical plans.
• Maintain and update TLL business plan quarterly; conduct strategic reviews with regional teams to ensure alignment with brand priorities.
• Provide real-time feedback on key business questions, including launch plan insights, market intelligence, and emerging trends.

KOL Engagement & Development

• Build and maintain strong relationships with national and regional KOLs, fostering advocacy for Teva’s CNS brands.
• Engage in-person with each KOL target quarterly; identify new and emerging KOLs to expand the network.
• Act as a trusted resource for KOLs, connecting them with relevant internal teams while ensuring compliance and integrity.

Your Skills And Experience

Any equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience that fulfills the requirements of the position will be considered.

Education/Certification/Experience

• Bachelor's degree (required) and Master's degree preferred
• Minimum 5 years pharmaceutical industry experience required, including at least 2 years in thought leader engagement or HCP/medical education marketing (neurology/psychiatry strongly preferred)

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Broad domain expertise gained through industry experience and strong knowledge of the CNS therapeutic area strongly preferred
• Strong scientific and clinical acumen with the ability to interpret and communicate complex data.
• Ability to lead and influence without authority and work collaboratively in a cross-functional environment
• High level of professionalism and integrity, with a commitment to ethical conduct
• Strong project management experience and the ability to manage and coordinate projects with multiple internal stakeholders and vendors on time
• Excellent verbal, written, organization and interpersonal skills required.
• Versed in MS Office tools including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook.

Travel Requirements

Approximately 60-80% domestic travel throughout the US, some weekends included

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Sitting for extended periods of time at work station or mobile equipment.

Visual Acuity

• Perform activities such as computer work, preparing and analyzing data, and extensive reading.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• May be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed on site visits (i.e. safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, etc.).

Salary Range

The annual starting salary for this position is between $148,320 – $185,400 annually. Factors which may affect starting salary within this range and level of role may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

How We'll Take Care Of You

We offer a competitive benefits package, including:

• Comprehensive Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage starting on the first day of employment, providing the employee enrolls.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) with employer match, up to 6% and an annual 3.75% Defined Contribution to the 401k plan.
• Time Off: Paid Time Off including vacation, sick/safe time, caretaker time and holidays.
• Life and Disability Protection: Company paid Life and Disability insurance.
• Additional benefits include, but are not limited to, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Tuition Assistance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Life Style Spending Account, Volunteer Time Off, Paid Parental Leave, if eligible , Family Building Benefits, Virtual Physical Therapy, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurances, Identity Theft Protection, Legal Plan, Voluntary Life Insurance and Long Term Disability and more.

Teva's Equal Employment Opportunity Commitment

Teva Pharmaceuticals is committed to equal opportunity in employment. It is Teva's policy that equal employment opportunity be provided without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, military status or status as a disabled or protected veteran, or any legally recognized status entitled to protection under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Please advise us of any accommodations needed to support you throughout the recruitment and selection process. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience. Request a reasonable accommodation by sending an email to [e-mail] with the nature of your request and your contact information. Only inquiries concerning a request for a reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

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