Thought Leader Liaison, Ophthalmology – Northeast (Remote)

Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 160,000 - 228,000; Full time

Job summary

Keenova is seeking a highly motivated Thought Leader Liaison in Ophthalmology for the Northeast. This field-based role develops, manages, and engages with KOLs across the region, reporting to the Thought Leader Liaison Lead. Frequent travel within the US and occasional trips to the corporate office are required.

The role collaborates with medical, marketing, and sales teams to build advocacy for Keenova products, manage speaker programs, and gather insights from KOLs to inform strategy.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in pharmaceutical/biotech or related industry in customer facing roles.
• 5+ years of experience in thought leader engagement; medical affairs, marketing, sales/sales leadership or clinical experience.
• 3+ years working within Ophthalmology.
• Experience developing and executing HCP key strategies.
• Proven ability to develop and execute KOL mapping and plans, as well as building KOL advocacy in the targeted therapeutic areas.

Responsibilities

• Identify, cultivate, and maintain professional relationships with established and up-and-coming regional Key Opinion Leaders in targeted specialties.
• Support deep engagement of KOLs (ex. Navigating IDNs / Centers of Excellence, Professional Organizations)
• Identify, map, and manage relationships with key national associations and other large treatment facilities (includes the detailed mapping of referral patterns, key relationships, and influencers)
• Coordinate and lead one-to-one exchanges between Keenova team and KOLs across key initiatives and events.
• Attend and manage brand activity at key regional and targeted national conferences (may encompass Ophthalmology).
• Manage overall regional sponsorships including working with organizations to secure sponsorships, and owning regional congress plan.

Skills

KOL engagement

Relationship building

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or advanced degree desired

Job description

Keenova is seeking a highly motivated Thought Leader Liaison in Ophthalmology for the Northeast. This field-based role develops, manages, and engages with KOLs across the region, reporting to the Thought Leader Liaison Lead. Frequent travel within the US and occasional trips to the corporate office are required.

The role collaborates with medical, marketing, and sales teams to build advocacy for Keenova products, manage speaker programs, and gather insights from KOLs to inform strategy.