Thought Leader Liaison, US Oncology, West

Ladders; West (MS); Remote; USD 167,000 - 301,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive healthcare

Fertility and adoption support

Generous paid time off

Well-being resources

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Thought Leader Liaison for US Oncology, West. This remote role will drive strategic engagement with oncology thought leaders, shaping brand strategy and field execution. You will translate market insights into actionable recommendations and partner with cross-functional teams to plan thought leader programs and advocacy initiatives.

Location: Remote. Compensation: $167,000 – $300,700 annually. Travel up to 75% within the territory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 8+ years in pharma/biotech with thought leader liaison experience.
• Oncology experience essential.
• Proven ability to develop strategic KOL engagement plans.
• Strong understanding of commercial compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 75% within the assigned territory.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional KOL engagement and advocacy strategies aligned with brand objectives.
• Evaluate oncology market dynamics to identify strategic engagement opportunities.
• Cultivate long-term relationships with influential KOLs in oncology.
• Serve as the primary marketing expert for assigned KOLs, coordinating cross-functional initiatives.
• Translate market insights into actionable recommendations for brand strategy.
• Monitor treatment paradigms and competitive dynamics to inform engagement strategies.
• Plan and execute speaker bureau and thought leader programs, ensuring compliance.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship management

Strategic planning

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Thought Leader Liaison, US Oncology, West to join the team of a leader in the Information Technology space.

This remote role will lead strategic engagement with oncology thought leaders across an assigned region, building trusted relationships that help shape brand strategy and field execution. The position will translate market and competitive insights into actionable recommendations that support commercial objectives and compliant external engagement. You will partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders to plan and execute thought leader programs, speaker activities, and advocacy initiatives.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $167,000 – $300,700 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead regional key opinion leader engagement and advocacy strategies aligned with brand objectives
• Evaluate oncology market dynamics to identify strategic engagement opportunities
• Cultivate long‑term relationships with influential key opinion leaders in oncology
• Serve as the primary marketing expert for assigned key opinion leaders, coordinating cross‑functional initiatives
• Translate complex market insights into actionable recommendations for brand strategy
• Monitor treatment paradigms and competitive dynamics to inform engagement strategies
• Plan and execute speaker bureau and thought leader programs, ensuring compliance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• 8+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, including experience in a thought leader liaison role
• Oncology experience is essential
• Proven ability to develop strategic key opinion leader engagement plans
• Strong understanding of commercial compliance and regulatory requirements
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills
• Willingness to travel up to 75% within the assigned territory

Benefits

• Competitive healthcare and voluntary benefit programs
• Holistic well‑being support including fitness and mental health resources
• Family planning benefits such as fertility and adoption support
• Generous paid time off including vacation and global recharge days
• Savings and investment options for future planning
• Location‑specific perks and extras

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.