[Hiring] Executive Director, Thought Leader Liaisons @Madrigal

Role Description

We are seeking an experienced, strategic, and people-centered leader to serve as our Executive Director of Thought Leader Liaisons (TLLs). This national, second-line leadership role will lead the Hepatology/GI TLL organization and plays a central role in shaping how Madrigal engages Thought Leaders across the country.

• Lead and develop a team of Senior Directors of TLLs across the U.S.
• Build a culture of accountability, strategic thinking, and continuous professional development.
• Oversee performance management, capability building, and succession planning for the TLL organization.
• Serve as a senior thought partner to the VP of TLLs on national strategy, deployment, and continuous innovation.
• Translate strategy into clear, consistent execution plans across zones and teams.
• Guide leaders in identifying opportunities, refining tactics, and ensuring field excellence.
• Lead national Hep/GI TLL execution to accelerate the launch of Resmetirom and ongoing lifecycle preparedness.
• Ensure high-quality Thought Leader engagement and timely, actionable insights.
• Monitor KPIs, performance trends, and field feedback to drive improvements and consistent excellence.
• Partner closely with Marketing, Market Access, Sales, Medical Affairs to ensure integrated customer engagement.
• Collaborate closely with the National Endocrinology Senior Director of TLLs to ensure cohesive, coordinated ways of working at the field level.
• Represent the TLL function in cross-functional forums and help ensure alignment across the organization.
• Inform and co-lead the creation, optimization, and deployment of field tools, training, and processes that elevate TLL effectiveness.
• Integrate real-world insights into continuous improvement of resources and field capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (advanced degree preferred).
• 15+ years progressive commercial or field experience in pharma/biotech.
• Minimum of 4 years leading TLL teams, including leadership of leaders (national or second-line highly preferred).
• Track record of success in specialty product launches and complex field execution.
• Deep understanding of the Hepatology, GI, or metabolic disease Thought Leader ecosystem.
• Exceptional people leadership, executive presence and communication, strategic thinking, and organizational development skills.
• Strong business acumen and ability to translate strategy into operational plans.
• Commitment to compliance and ethical engagement.

Requirements

• Base salary range for this position is $276,000 to $338,000 per year.
• All full-time employees receive equity, which reinforces our ownership culture and offers meaningful opportunity for our employees to share in the success they help create.
• Full-time employees are also eligible for comprehensive benefits, including flexible paid time off, medical, dental, vision and life/disability insurance, and 401(k) offerings.
• We also offer additional voluntary benefits like supplemental life insurance, legal services, and other offerings.
• We offer mental health benefits through our Employee Assistance Program for employees and their family.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Flexible paid time off.
• Equity opportunities for all employees.
• Mental health benefits through Employee Assistance Program.