Associate Director, Thought Leader Liaison, Neurology Rare Disease

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Companies (U.S.)

. Develop and execute a regional plan aligned with national strategy and launch priorities .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $169,222 - $253,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in biopharmaceutical field marketing and thought-leader engagement, with a strong focus on rare diseases and strategic relationship management. Capable of executing regional plans aligned with national strategies while maintaining compliance and delivering actionable insights.

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Biopharmaceutical ExperienceThought-Leader EngagementRare Disease ExpertiseStrategic Relationship ManagementAnalytical Ability

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Hard Skills

Field MarketingProduct MarketingPre-Launch ExperiencePost-Approval EngagementDisease-State Program ExecutionInsight SynthesisReferral Workflow MappingClinical FluencyStrategic ThinkingJudgment

Soft Skills

Relationship-BuildingExecutive PresenceCommunication SkillsFacilitation SkillsPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

CRMInsight-Management PlatformsVirtual Engagement ToolsBusiness Platforms

Industry Keywords

NeurologyGeneticsDiagnosticsCommercial EngagementAdvisory BoardsComplianceField RoleRegional StrategyMarket DevelopmentPatient Services

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute a regional plan aligned with national strategy and launch priorities
Map priority institutions, thought leaders, and referral relationships across the East region
Identify and help address barriers to disease recognition, specialist referral, genetic testing, genetic counseling, and connection to treatment-capable centers
Build and maintain compliant relationships with national and regional experts, center leaders, and influential practices
Develop and execute approved national and regional peer-to-peer education programs
Identify qualified advisors and, following approval, promotional faculty
Capture and synthesize aggregate, non-patient-specific field insights
Incorporate insights into regional business plans and recommend and support appropriate actions
Maintain knowledge of the disease, treatment, evidence, and competitive landscape
Serve as regional relationship lead for approved engagement with local and regional advocacy organizations
Lead commercial thought-leader engagement strategy for priority congresses and professional-society meetings
Coordinate with Marketing, Medical Affairs, Account Managers, Market Access, Patient Services, and other field partners
Support account planning and operational execution while preserving functional responsibilities
Report safety information and product complaints through required company processes
Assume post-approval promotional responsibilities, including promotional faculty and speaker-program support, label-consistent education, and launch feedback and content optimization

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required
At least eight years of relevant biopharmaceutical experience, including field marketing, TLL, market development, product marketing, thought-leader engagement, or another strategic field role
Recent experience in rare or ultra-rare disease, neurology, neuromuscular disease, genetics, or diagnostics strongly preferred
Demonstrated pre-launch and launch experience, including ability to operate within distinct pre- and post-approval engagement boundaries
Ability to operate independently and compliantly in a field role without established franchise infrastructure
Strong clinical and scientific fluency for credible disease-state discussions with senior specialist audiences
Leadership, strategic thinking, sound judgment, and ability to translate ambiguity into an executable field plan
Exceptional relationship-building skills and executive presence with senior clinicians, professional organizations, and cross-functional colleagues
Disciplined judgment regarding commercial and medical role boundaries and pre- and post-approval engagement rules
Strong analytical ability to map influence networks, diagnostic and referral workflows, and regional opportunities; ability to produce concise, actionable, aggregate insights
Excellent written, verbal, facilitation, and presentation skills
Experience with advisory boards and execution and quality oversight of disease-state programs before approval and branded speaker programs post approval
Proficiency with CRM, insight-management, virtual engagement, and standard business platforms
Commitment to documentation quality, privacy, and company policies
Willingness and ability to travel more than 50% of the time, including significant overnight and occasional weekend travel
Ability to attend priority national and regional congresses, advisory boards, and evening programs as business needs require
Valid driver’s license and ability to meet company fleet, driving, and travel requirements
Must reside in the Eastern U.S. within practical reach of a major hub airport; Northeast or Mid-Atlantic residence preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Company-provided basic life insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Student loan assistance
Generous 401(k) match
Flexible time off
Paid holidays
Paid leave programs
Incentive opportunity