Thought Leader Marketing Liaison - Great Lakes

Galderma Laboratories; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision coverage

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid time off

Other benefits

Job summary

Galderma Laboratories seeks a Thought Leader Marketing Liaison to drive engagement with national thought leaders and strengthen partnerships for our dermatology portfolio. You will partner with US and global teams and external partners to align strategies with brand objectives.

You will cultivate KOL relationships, train speakers, manage advisory boards, and advise on sponsorships while collaborating with field teams to ensure cohesive promotional programs and strategic alignment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in pharma with field sales leadership, TLL, product marketing or medical field experience.
• Dermatology/immunology biologic therapeutics background preferred.
• Launch experience is a plus and cross-functional collaboration is essential.
• Excellent communication and presentations; translate data into action.
• Willingness to travel >60% and work within regulatory guidelines.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint) and English fluency.

Responsibilities

• Identify, cultivate and manage professional KOL relationships across regions.
• Develop and execute HCP engagement strategies and advocate development.
• Oversee speaker bureau activities, training, compliance and events.
• Plan KOL activity at conferences and coordinate with field teams.
• Advise on sponsorship budgets and contract management with vendors.
• Collaborate with HCP Marketing to shape advisory boards and insights.
• Share insights with leadership and measure KOL advocacy effectiveness.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Analytical thinking

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

MS Office proficiency

Driver's license

English proficiency

Travel readiness

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Galderma is the emerging pure-play dermatology category leader, present in approximately 90 countries. We deliver an innovative, science-based portfolio of premium flagship brands and services that span the full spectrum of the fast-growing dermatology market through Injectable Aesthetics, Dermatological Skincare and Therapeutic Dermatology. Since our foundation in 1981, we have dedicated our focus and passion to the human body's largest organ - the skin - meeting individual consumer and patient needs with superior outcomes in partnership with healthcare professionals. Because we understand that the skin, we are in shapes our lives, we are advancing dermatology for every skin story. We look for people who focus on getting results, embrace learning and bring a positive energy. They must combine initiative with a sense of teamwork and collaboration. Above all, they must be passionate about doing something meaningful for consumers, patients, and the healthcare professionals we serve every day. We aim to empower each employee and promote their personal growth while ensuring business needs are met now and into the future. Across our company, we embrace diversity and respect the dignity, privacy, and personal rights of every employee. At Galderma, we actively give our teams reasons to believe in our bold ambition to become the leading dermatology company in the world. With us, you have the ultimate opportunity to gain new and challenging work experiences and create an unparalleled, direct impact.

The Opportunity

As our new Thought Leader Marketing Liaison you will play a central role in driving engagement strategy with national thought leaders and enhance our key partnerships with strategic initiatives that deliver against our core business objectives for Galderma's first-in-class specialty biologic product with multiple indications. The role partners closely with key stakeholders within the US and global cross-functional teams as well as external partners.

• Identify, cultivate, and maintain professional relationships with KOLs
• Develop and execute HCP engagement strategies to support shifting sentiment and developing Advocates and Champions for the brand
• Manage speaker bureau including supporting speaker training, compliance, and product theater speaker management
• Plan and execute brand KOL activity and meetings at key conferences
• Manage and/or advise on overall regional sponsorship budget, including recommendations, securement and execution
• Coordinate all necessary conference and speaker contracting and training requirements with agency vendor
• Partner with the HCP Marketing team to develop advisory board strategy, content, advisory recommendations, and attend advisory boards as appropriate
• Plan and execute KOL engagements and executive encounters at during field engagements, local, regional and national conferences
• Compliantly collaborate and communicate with the field commercial team on identified KOLs to ensure strategic and tactical cohesiveness
• Serve as the point of contact to for KOLs to the organization and is responsible for collaborating with field sales to advise on promotional program implementation with speakers where needed
• Share KOL insights with marketing and senior leadership and provide feedback to commercial leadership on various topics (directed insights) as requested
• Identify, develop, and measure KOL advocacy aligned to key brand messages
• Develop a strong understanding of the market and disease state, and identify short and long term opportunities to maximize brand and enterprise impact through professional engagements
• Develop and execute differentiating strategic initiatives and educational plans to pull through educational programming within region
• Support engagement and sphere of influence mapping strategy

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry in one or more of the following: field sales leadership, TLL, product marketing, or medical/clinical field-based experience in the same or related therapeutic area
• Experience in dermatology/immunology biologic therapeutics
• Launch experience preferred
• Cross-functional experience required, proven track record of collaboration and coordination with key internal and external stakeholders (including external agency partners)
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills: ability to articulate a point of view succinctly and effectively
• Comprehensive and proactive analytical/strategic thinking skills with a demonstrated ability to synthesize data into a key action/strategy and manage through from development to key performance metrics
• Ability and confidence to work effectively and with a sense of urgency across a global matrix enterprise, and to influence without authority
• Adaptability, resilience and tenacity and ability to quickly pivot
• Proficient in English, MS Office; especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to travel >60%; could be less based on geography
• Ability to travel to meetings/trainings/programs as necessary
• Must work within label, and regulatory and legal compliance guidelines

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

This role requires the ability to perform standard office activities, including extended periods of computer use, participation in virtual and in-person meetings, and collaboration across teams.

Depending on business needs, occasional travel may be required. Work environments and physical requirements may vary based on the requirements of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

Must work within label, and regulatory and legal compliance guidelines.

Compensation

The target base salary range for this role is $190,000-$230,000 per year. This range reflects the anticipated compensation for the role. Where pay falls withing the range may vary based on many factors, including, but not limited to, job responsibilities, skills, experience, education, certifications, location and applicable geographic pay zones, market conditions, internal equity and business considerations. Compensation decisions are made based on an assessment of the candidate's qualifications and the totality of relevant factors.

In addition to base salary, this role is eligible to participate in an annual short-term incentive program, subject to plan terms and eligibility requirements.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision coverage
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• paid time off
• other benefits

Work Authorization

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.

What We Offer

At Galderma, you'll be part of a purpose-driven organization committed to advancing dermatology and improving patient outcomes worldwide. We offer competitive compensation, annual incentive opportunities, and comprehensive benefits, along with meaningful opportunities for growth, development, and collaboration in an inclusive and innovative environment.