Thought Leader Liaison, US NF1 PN, Southeast

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 174,000 - 262,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is seeking a Thought Leader Liaison to drive KOL engagement, manage thought leader speaker bureaus, and train physicians on approved promotional materials. The role combines field-based strategy with cross-functional collaboration to execute insights-led programs.

The position emphasizes compliance, strategic brand input, and broad travel across a significant U.S. territory, reporting to the Director TLL. Base pay reflects seniority in biotech commercial roles.

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ work experience in biotech.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field.
• Experience in field sales, product marketing, or thought leader engagement.
• Working knowledge of Thought Leader engagement practices.
• Clinical, technical, and scientific knowledge in complex disease states.
• Ability to execute strategic and tactical plans under short timelines.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and organizational abilities.
• Self-driven with strong planning skills and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Highly collaborative with ability to manage large geographical territory.
• Willingness to travel >50% with overnight/weekend travel.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain KOL Engagement Plans and national/regional congress engagement.
• Train and develop thought leader speakers for promotional education.
• Ensure compliant execution of speaker programs and monitor performance.
• Collaborate with regional field teams to address customer needs and on-label issues.
• Provide input on brand strategy with cross-functional teams and market insights.
• Maintain professionalism and integrity in line with Ethics and Business Conduct.

Skills

Biotech experience

Bachelor's degree

Field sales experience

Product marketing experience

Thought leader engagement

Clinical knowledge

Strategic/tactical execution

Verbal & written communication

Organization & planning

Collaborative skills

Geographical territory management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Graduate degree (MSc, MSN, MBA) preferred

Job description

This Is What You Will Do

The Thought Leader Liaison (TLL) role is a senior field-based position within the US commercial organization that will focus on commercial KOL relationship engagement, promotional speaker training and development, and supports the strategic execution of insight generation to inform company direction. The position will report to the Director TLL and is a field-based extension of the marketing team.

This Is What You Will Do

The Thought Leader Liaison (TLL) role is a senior field-based position within the US commercial organization that will focus on commercial KOL relationship engagement, promotional speaker training and development, and supports the strategic execution of insight generation to inform company direction. The position will report to the Director TLL and is a field-based extension of the marketing team.

You Will Be Responsible For

Thought Leader Development

• Develop and maintain KOL Engagement Plans for thought leaders
• Plan and execute National and Regional Congress Engagement Plan with a focus on meaningful engagements with senior leadership and in support of marketing initiatives
• Monitor KOL insights about current and future treatment patterns that may impact the commercial strategy and provide feedback for consideration
• Act as liaison between KOLs and Alexion for on label activities, including office-based cross-functional colleagues and teams
• Assist in the facilitation and execution of commercial advisory boards through identification of key advisors equipped to provide compelling insights
• Align with field partners such as Medical Science Liaisons on complementary initiatives with shared customers

Promotional Physician Speaker Bureau Management & Engagement

• Work with Marketing and Sales Management to identify and recruit KOLs for national and regional faculty and speaker bureaus
• Trains physician speakers on approved promotional slide decks
• Develops physician speakers to provide high quality promotional education
• Ensures appropriate and compliant execution of speaker programs
• Monitors speaker performance at live programs
• Work with marketing and contracted speakers to gain and synthesize feedback in support of the evolution of promotional programming content, case studies for potential publications, and other commercial projects

Compliant Collaboration with Regional Field Team

• Provides input and support in developing account plans
• Address customer service issues/identified needs and coordinate cross-functional action plans to address on label issue as needed

Brand Strategy

• Works with cross-functional teams to provide key customer insights and input on strategy, tactics, and messaging, and program execution

Compliance & Integrity

• Works with the highest degree of professionalism and in accordance with the company’s code of Ethics and Business Conduct

You Will Need To Have

• 7 plus years’ work experience in biotech
• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field
• Experience in one or more of the following: field sales, product marketing, or thought leader engagement
• Working knowledge of Thought Leader engagement practices.
• Clinical, technical, and scientific knowledge and aptitude in complex disease states
• Demonstrated ability to execute against strategic and tactical plans under short timelines
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and organizational abilities
• Self-driven with strong organizing and planning skills
• Highly collaborative with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Proven ability to manage large geographical territory
• Must live within the assigned territory or within 150 miles of the boarder of the territory
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Travel requirements: Willing to travel >50% of the time including significant overnight and weekend travel
• The duties of this role are generally conducted in a field environment. As is typical of a field-based role, employees must be able, with or without an accommodation to: travel by public transportation, automobile, train, or plane; work comfortably in a clinical setting; use a computer; engage in communications via phone, video, and electronic messaging; problem solve; engage in complex and non-linear thought, analysis, and dialogue; collaborate with others; maintain general availability during standard business hours.

We Would Prefer For You To Have

• Graduate degree (MSc, MSN, MBA)
• Rare disease experience
• Prior experience and relationships within the Endocrinology area
• Prior experience in Marketing or thought leader engagement strongly preferred

The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from $174,455 to $261,683. Our positions offer eligibility for various incentives - an opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles. Benefits offered include qualified retirement programs, paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves), as well as health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.

Date Posted

21-Oct-2026

Closing Date

03-Nov-2026

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