Thought Leader Liaison, Global Rare Diseases

Who we are looking for

Purpose

We are seeking a Rare Disease Thought Leader Liaison (TLL), The TLL will execute brand strategies and tactics for our Endo Metabolic franchise.

This position will be part of the Endo-Met Brand team, focused on building, implementing, and executing field-based tactics that support educational goals and the appropriate use of product therapy with HCPs, their staff, and the caregiver / patient community.

As a field-based role within US Marketing, this individual will be responsible for supporting national franchise activities, including interfacing regularly with internal colleagues across multiple departments.

The position requires a flexible work schedule (including nights and weekends) and travel up to 75%.

Main Responsibilities

• Enhance Chiesi GRD relationships with Regional, National, and International KOLs to create strong corporate identity and increased podium presence.
• Leading cross-functional planning and execution of advisory boards
• Cross-functional leadership- Work with Marketing, Field Sales, and the MSL team to ensure proper coordination in adhere to corporate compliance.
• Capturing feedback derived from Endo-Met needs on targeted customers within the TLL territory
• Serving on cross-functional brand sub-teams to provide internal and external customer perspective
• Providing competitive intelligence gained through targeted customer meetings.
• Evaluating new KOLs for Chiesi partnerships and / or speakers bureau
• Working with the Marketing Operations team to manage Speaker’s Bureau requirements (i.e., training, remediation, etc.)
• Identifying and recruiting KOLs for content development and other promotional projects (i.e., video shoots, web content, New Hire training, etc.)
• Developing and supporting execution of US Commercial Endo-Met HCP Congress plan including industry symposia and HCP engagement strategies
• Coordinating KOL Engagement meetings with leadership and Endo-Met Franchise

Experience Required

• Rare disease or other Orphan drug experience is required.
• Previous field marketing or related functional experience in marketing, sales or an allied function.
• Minimum of 5 years of pharmaceutical or biotech product marketing / commercial experience required.
• Using customer and marketplace insights to identify, develop and implement initiatives that meet customer and company needs
• Leading cross functional teams, and influencing without authority
• Strong execution focus while taking advantage of new opportunities and innovation
• Making astute decisions and adapting with agility as more information becomes available
• Delivering results as a self-starter in a fast-paced and challenging environment
• Ability to care deeply, demonstrate empathy for patients, and prioritize their concerns
• Possess a strong scientific acumen
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Strong commitment to uphold commercial compliance and other legal / regulatory considerations

Chiesi USA is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse work force at all levels of our business. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, gender identity or expression or any other basis protected by local, state or federal law.

This policy applies with regard to all aspects of one’s employment, including hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, eligibility for benefits and termination.