Associate Director, Thought Leader Liaison - Dermatology

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and strengthen relationships with established and emerging Medical Experts in Dermatology.
• Conduct compliant Medical Expert engagements to generate insights supporting strategic business priorities.
• Facilitate discussions using approved resources to inform marketing and educational strategies.
• Capture, synthesize, and communicate actionable insights to cross-functional stakeholders.
• Support peer-to-peer education (expert insights, speaker development, educational planning) and moderate approved educational programs/peer exchanges.
• Lead/support advisory boards, insight forums, speaker initiatives, and other marketing programs.
• Coordinate Medical Expert engagement for congresses, society meetings, and external events.
• Partner across Marketing, Medical Affairs, HCP Education, and Congress teams to execute aligned strategies.
• Use digital tools and CRM platforms for engagement planning, insight generation, and collaboration.

Qualifications (Essential):

• Bachelor's degree (MBA or advanced degree preferred).
• 5+ years in Thought Leader/Medical Expert engagement, field-based/regional marketing, HCP education, MSL/account management, medical communications, or related pharma/biotech role.
• Reside within the territory (Mid-Atlantic; between Philadelphia and Washington, DC; no relocation).
• Up to 80% travel; valid driver's license; ability to drive/fly across the territory.
• Proven compliant relationship-building with physicians and healthcare professionals.
• Strong understanding of field-based marketing, insight generation, peer-to-peer education, congress planning, and compliant cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong analytical, communication, facilitation/presentation, organizational, and project management skills; influence without authority.
• Experience with CRM/digital engagement/insight capture tools; financial/budget acumen; strong compliance and ethical decision-making.

Desirable:

• Dermatology therapeutic area experience.
• Cross-functional experience with Marketing, Medical Affairs, HCP Education, Congress Strategy, and field leadership.

Benefits/Compensation (as stated):

• Performance-based cash incentive; potential annual equity awards.
• Comprehensive health/life/disability benefits, 401(k) with match, and generous time off.