Associate Director, Though Leader Liaison-Rheumatology (West)

About This Role

We are seeking an Associate Director, Thought Leader Liaison Rheumatology, to execute strategies and tactics for our Rheumatology Franchise, across our immunology portfolio. This position reports into the marketing organization, 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 defined activity within the individual assigned region as well as supporting programs throughout the country and interfacing regularly with internal colleagues across multiple departments.

The position requires a flexible work schedule (including nights and weekends) and travel up to 80%.
 

What You’ll Do

The Associate Director, Rheumatology Thought Leader Liaison position plays a critical role in generating insights from leading key medical experts (KMEs) and informs brand activities by:

• Leading cross-functional planning and execution of advisory boards

• Capturing insights from targeted customers within the assigned territory, through 1/1 meetings, roundtable discussions, and congress activities

• Serving on cross-functional brand sub-teams to provide internal and external customer perspective

• Providing competitive intelligence gained through targeted customer meetings

• Partnering with HQ to develop compelling promotional content, particularly as it relates to presentation materials

• Managing vendor work as needed (i.e., Medical Education Agency, Meeting Services, etc.)

• Identifying and recruiting KMEs for content development and other promotional projects (i.e., video shoots, web content, New Hire training, etc.)

• Serving as the KME point of contact for international opportunities

• Developing and supporting execution of congress plan including industry symposia and HCP engagement strategies

• Coordinating KME Executive Engagement meetings with leadership

• Working with the Program Operations team to manage Speaker’s Bureau requirements (i.e., training, remediation, etc.)

Required Qualifications

• 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.

• Driving is an essential duty of this job; candidates must have a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record according to Biogen policy to be considered.

Additional Information

Base salary offered is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills & experience, job location, and internal equity.

Regular employees are eligible to receive both short term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities, designed to reward recent achievements and recognize your future potential based on individual, business unit and company performance. 

In addition to compensation, Biogen offers a full and highly competitive range of benefits designed to support our employees’ and their families physical, financial, emotional, and social well-being; including, but not limited to:

• 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 and an 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

Why Biogen?

We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.

At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about Biogen.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.