Thought Leader Liaison, Rare Nephrology, Northwest

Thought Leader Liaison (TLL)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 execution of promotional patient programs. The position will report to the Director TLL and is a field-based extension of the marketing team.Responsibilities:Develop and maintain KOL Engagement Plans for thought leadersPlan and execute National and Regional Congress Engagement Plan with a focus on meaningful engagements with senior leadership and in support of marketing initiativesSupport commercial KOL influence mapping initiatives by developing profilesMonitor KOL insights about current and future treatment patterns that may impact the commercial strategy and provide feedback for considerationAct as liaison between KOLs and Alexion for on label activities, including office-based cross-functional colleagues and teamsAssist in the facilitation and execution of commercial advisory boards through identification of key advisors equipped to provide compelling insightsAlign with field partners such as Medical Science Liaisons on complementary initiatives with shared customersWork with Marketing and Sales Management to identify and recruit KOLs for national and regional faculty and speaker bureausTrains physician speakers on approved promotional slide decksDevelops physician speakers to provide high quality promotional educationEnsures appropriate and compliant execution of speaker programsMonitors speaker performance at live programsWork 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 projectsProvides field-based training on speaker programs for when needed (focus on community based promotional speakers not covered by MSLs)Creates and executes local promotional patient engagement plans and programsProvides input and support in developing account plansProvides field-based training when neededAddress customer service issues/ identified needs and coordinate cross-functional action plans to address on label issue as neededWorks with cross-functional teams to provide key customer insights and input on strategy, tactics, and messaging, and program executionWorks with the highest degree of professionalism and in accordance with the company's code of Ethics and Business ConductYou will need to have:7 plus years' work experience in academia, medical or bio/pharmaExperience in a combination of one or more of the following areas: product marketing, field sales, clinical, nurse practitioner or thought leader engagementWorking knowledge of Thought Leader engagement practices.Clinical, technical, and scientific knowledge and aptitude in complex disease statesDemonstrated ability to execute against strategic and tactical plans under short timelinesEffective verbal and written communication skills and organizational abilitiesSelf-driven with strong organizing and planning skillsHighly collaborative with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneouslyProven ability to manage large geographical territoryMust live within the assigned territory or within 150 miles of the boarder of the territoryValid driver's license and clean driving record.Travel requirements: Willing to travel >50% of the time including significant overnight and weekend travelThe 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:Bachelor's Degree in a relevant fieldGraduate degree (MSc, MSN, MBA)Prior experience and/or relationships within the Hematology and Nephrology areaPrior experience in Marketing or thought leader engagement strongly preferredSelf-driven with strong organizing and planning skillsHighly collaborative with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneouslyDemonstrated ability to execute against strategic and tactical plans under short timelinesThe annual base pay for this position ranges from $174,455.20 - $261,682.80. 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.