Associate Director, Thought Leader Liaison – Rheumatology

Job Description:

  • Execute strategies and tactics for Biogen’s Rheumatology Franchise across its immunology portfolio
  • Build, implement, and execute field-based tactics supporting educational goals and appropriate product therapy use
  • Lead cross-functional planning and execution of advisory boards
  • Capture insights from targeted customers through one-to-one meetings, roundtables, and congress activities
  • Serve on cross-functional brand sub-teams and provide internal and external customer perspective
  • Provide competitive intelligence from targeted customer meetings
  • Partner with headquarters to develop promotional content and presentation materials
  • Manage vendor work, including medical education agencies and meeting services
  • Identify and recruit key medical experts for content development and promotional projects
  • Serve as the key medical expert point of contact for international opportunities
  • Develop and support congress plans, industry symposia, and HCP engagement strategies
  • Coordinate executive engagement meetings with key medical experts
  • Work with Program Operations to manage Speaker’s Bureau requirements

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred
  • 7+ years of pharmaceutical or biotech product marketing/commercial experience required
  • Rheumatology or immunology injectable drug experience required
  • Previous field marketing or related functional experience in marketing, sales or an allied function preferred
  • Proven ability to drive results in a challenging and ambiguous market
  • Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record according to Biogen policy
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends
  • Willingness to travel up to 80%

Benefits:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
  • Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
  • A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation
  • Additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)
  • Up to 12 company paid holidays
  • 3 paid days off for Personal Significance
  • 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
  • Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit
  • 401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year
  • Employee Resource Groups participation
  • Short term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities
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