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 10/9/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $169,222 - $253,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in biopharmaceuticals with a focus on rare diseases, leveraging strong clinical and scientific fluency to engage with senior specialists. Proven ability to develop and execute strategic regional plans while maintaining compliant relationships and leading thought-leader engagement initiatives.

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Biopharmaceutical ExperienceRare Disease ExpertiseStrategic ThinkingRelationship-Building SkillsClinical Fluency

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Hard Skills

Pre-Launch ExperienceLaunch ExperienceAnalytical AbilityAdvisory Board ExecutionQuality Oversight

Soft Skills

LeadershipSound JudgmentExceptional Communication Skills

Tools & Technologies

CRM ProficiencyInsight-Management ToolsVirtual Engagement Platforms

Industry Keywords

Neuromuscular DiseaseGeneticsDiagnosticsCommercial Engagement RulesField Insights

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 region
Prioritize engagement, identify cross-account barriers, and support Account Manager planning and operational execution
Coordinate with Medical Science Liaisons on shared thought leaders, scientific needs, and joint engagements
Establish and maintain compliant relationships with national and regional experts, center leaders, and neuromuscular 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
Identify opportunities to use advocacy resources, programs, and professional networks
Provide regional input on potential partnerships and sponsorships
Lead commercial thought-leader engagement strategy for national and regional congresses and professional-society meetings
Partner with Marketing on launch strategy, disease education, peer-to-peer programs, congress planning, and faculty strategy
Translate regional insights into coordinated action with Account Managers and functional partners
Coordinate scientific, access, patient-support, and implementation needs with relevant internal functions
Report safety information and product complaints through required company processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required
At least eight years of relevant biopharmaceutical experience
Recent experience in rare or ultra-rare disease, neurology, neuromuscular disease, genetics, or diagnostics strongly preferred
Demonstrated pre-launch and launch experience
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
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
Excellent written, verbal, facilitation, and presentation skills
Experience with advisory boards and execution and quality oversight of disease-state and branded speaker programs
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
Valid driver’s license and ability to meet company fleet, driving, and travel requirements
Must reside in the assigned region within practical reach of a major hub airport, unless able to demonstrate efficient coverage of the full territory

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
Other company-provided benefits
Incentive opportunity