[Hiring] Thought Leader Liaison @Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals

Role Description

Keenova is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to fill the role of Thought Leader Liaison. As a Thought Leader Liaison, you will play a crucial role in building and maintaining relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) within Nephrology.

The Thought Leader Liaison (TLL) is responsible for developing, managing, and engaging with Key Opinion Leaders throughout their assigned geography reporting to the Thought Leader Liaison Lead, reporting through Specialty Brands Marketing. He/she works closely with commercial colleagues and other staff to help build advocacy of Keenova’s products with KOLs. The Thought Leader Liaison also manages speakers, and captures KOL beliefs/insights, among other duties and responsibilities.

This field-based position requires an individual to work independently and effectively with limited direction. The position will be aligned to support the Immunology Business Unit and requires frequent travel within the US and periodic travel to the corporate office.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in pharmaceutical, biotech or related industry in customer facing roles.
• 5+ years of experience in thought leader engagement; medical affairs, marketing, sales/sales leadership or clinical experience.
• 3+ years working within Nephrology.
• Experience developing and executing HCP key strategies.
• Proven ability to develop and execute KOL mapping and plans, as well as building KOL advocacy in the targeted therapeutic areas.
• Clinical, technical, and scientific knowledge and proficiency in complex disease states.
• Existing relationships with KOLs (opinion leaders, centers of excellence etc.).
• Strong relationship building skills, with proven ability to build and maintain lasting relationships with KOLs and navigate strategic accounts (Integrated Delivery Networks, Academic Medical Centers, Centers of Excellence, etc.).
• Ability to exercise strong decision-making skills and live up to the highest ethical standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including confident executive presence.
• Ability to build productive partnerships and collaborate effectively in a matrix organization.
• Ability to creatively address problems in an organized, systematic way.
• High degree of organizational awareness, ability to connect the dots to understand all the interdependency and big picture.
• Exceptional critical thinking to help identify educational gaps, analyze findings, and make recommendations while articulating next steps.
• Strong understanding of legal and regulatory environment in pharmaceutical promotional activities, pharma industry guidelines and other compliance-related issues.
• Bachelor’s degree. MBA or advanced degree desired but not required.
• Extensive field travel required.

Requirements

• Business travel is regularly required (50% - 65%).
• Willingness to work evenings and select weekends is required.
• Located near a hub airport is recommended.

Benefits

• Keenova offers employees a Total Rewards package which includes competitive pay and benefits.
• The expected base pay range for this position is $160K - $228K. Please note that base pay offered may vary depending on factors including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
• This position is eligible for a bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable program. Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion.