Thought Leader Liaison Director, Neurology Rare Disease

Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc.; Carson City (NV); Remote; USD 169,000 - 253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

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

This senior, field‑based role collaborates with Medical Affairs and Marketing to shape regional plans, engage national and regional thought leaders, and develop market access pathways from diagnosis through treatment. The role emphasizes non‑sales education, disease education, and launch readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced clinical, scientific, public health or business degree preferred.
• At least eight years of relevant biopharmaceutical experience in field roles such as market development or thought‑leader engagement.
• Recent experience in rare/ultra‑rare disease, neurology, neuromuscular disease, genetics or diagnostics preferred.
• Pre‑launch and launch experience with boundaries between pre‑ and post‑approval engagements.
• Ability to operate independently in a field role without established franchise infrastructure.
• Strong clinical and scientific fluency for credible disease‑state discussions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute regional plans aligned with national strategy and launch priorities.
• Map institutions, thought leaders, and referral relationships to connect diagnosis, testing, counseling, referral, and treatment.
• Coordinate with Medical Affairs and Marketing to support engagement and education programs.
• Translate regional insights into actionable plans and cross‑functional collaboration.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Relationship building

Executive presence

Communication

Analytical ability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced clinical/scientific/public health or business degree

Tools

CRM

Insight management

Virtual engagement

Office tools

Job description

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

This senior, field‑based role collaborates with Medical Affairs and Marketing to shape regional plans, engage national and regional thought leaders, and develop market access pathways from diagnosis through treatment. The role emphasizes non‑sales education, disease education, and launch readiness.