Director, Thought Leader Engagement

PharmaEssentia

. Lead the Thought Leader Liaison team .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $225,767 - $263,221 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) in Hematology/Oncology, strategic planning for marketing initiatives, and analyzing campaign performance to drive engagement and conversions. Proven ability to lead teams, develop targeted marketing materials, and navigate the compliance environment in pharmaceutical promotions.

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Hematology/Oncology ExperiencePharmaceutical Sales And Marketing ExperienceStrategic And Tactical PlanningProject ManagementAnalytical Skills

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Hard Skills

Campaign Performance EvaluationKPI TrackingBudget ManagementPeer-To-Peer MarketingContent DevelopmentMarket Trend AnalysisBrand PlanningCompliance UnderstandingRelationship ManagementInsight Gathering

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCreative ThinkingOrganizational SkillsFlexibility

Certifications & Qualifications

BS/BA DegreeMBA Preferred

Industry Keywords

Thought Leader LiaisonKey Opinion LeadersHCP RelationshipsPharmaceutical PromotionsCommercial Advisory BoardsSteering CommitteesTarget Audience DemographicsSales CollaborationEngagement StrategiesMarket Trends

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the Thought Leader Liaison team
Identify, cultivate, and manage relationships with key HCP partners, KOLs, and influential Hematology/Oncology individuals in the US
Develop and implement strategy for the Thought Leader Liaison team
Research, evaluate, recruit, and engage relevant Key Opinion Leaders
Establish and maintain authentic KOL relationships through regular communication
Tailor collaboration strategies to KOL needs, interests, and audience demographics
Provide KOLs with information, demo samples, or materials for content evaluation and creation
Collaborate with Sales to strengthen HCP relationships with PharmaEssentia
Lead insight gathering through individual engagements, small-group meetings, advisory boards, and steering committees
Monitor competitive landscape, treatment protocols, and market trends; report findings and recommend actions
Provide strategic and tactical input for brand planning, resource allocation, and long-term Marketing planning
Support and manage commercial advisory boards and steering committees
Develop targeted peer-to-peer marketing materials and messaging
Review peer-to-peer content for alignment with brand guidelines and messaging
Provide input for Speaker Bureau development and training
Manage KOLs for internal meetings and external events
Track KPIs including reach, engagement, conversions, and brand mentions across peer-to-peer campaigns
Monitor campaign progress, optimize results, analyze data, and prepare stakeholder reports
Manage the Thought Leader Engagement budget

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS/BA or equivalent required, preferably in Marketing, Science, Business Administration or other similar degree
MBA or other advanced degree preferred
Minimum 10+ years pharmaceutical sales and/or marketing experience
Hematology/Oncology experience required
Prior supervisory experience
Strong scientific and business acumen
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Analytical skills to evaluate campaign performance and identify trends
Creative thinking to develop engaging P2P collaboration concepts
Knowledge of industry trends and target audience demographics
Strong strategic and tactical planning, project management, communication, and organization skills
Understanding of compliance environment in pharmaceutical promotions
Flexibility to travel 50-70% of the time, including evenings and weekends
Must live within assigned geography, near a major airport

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical coverage
Dental and vision coverage
Generous paid time-off
401(k) retirement plan with competitive company match
Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Up to $150 monthly cell phone reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Competitive benefits package
Short-term and long-term incentives