Associate Director, Thought Leader Liaison

Sobi - Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB (publ)

. Build and maintain strategic relationships with key opinion leaders, emerging influencers, professional organizations, and other stakeholders in the gout community .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $160,000 - $185,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in stakeholder engagement and relationship management within the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors, with a strong focus on strategic planning, market insight generation, and compliance with industry regulations.

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Stakeholder EngagementStrategic ThinkingMarket Insight GenerationProject ManagementPharmaceutical Regulations

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Hard Skills

Market AnalysisCommercial Relationship ManagementBrand Strategy DevelopmentCross-Functional Business PlanningPresentation Skills

Soft Skills

Emotional IntelligenceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsInfluencing SkillsRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

PowerPointMicrosoft TeamsVeeva

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical MarketingHealthcareGoutRheumatologyNephrologyInfusion TherapyProduct LaunchSpecialty SalesFDA RequirementsPhRMA Code

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and maintain strategic relationships with key opinion leaders, emerging influencers, professional organizations, and other stakeholders in the gout community
Develop and execute regional stakeholder engagement plans aligned with brand strategy and business objectives
Identify emerging market trends, opportunities, influential voices, and potential market risks
Manage commercial relationships with key professional organizations
Gather commercial insights through advisory boards, professional networking, congress interactions, and special projects
Synthesize stakeholder feedback and communicate actionable insights to internal teams
Contribute to annual brand planning and strategic commercial initiatives
Support speaker program excellence by preparing contracted speakers and providing coaching and feedback
Lead or participate in advisory boards and stakeholder engagement activities
Plan and execute strategic congress and conference activities, including KOL engagements and executive interactions
Serve as a strategic thought partner to regional sales leadership
Collaborate with Sales, Medical Affairs, Market Access, Corporate Affairs, Commercial Experience, and Innovation & Operations teams
Develop and execute cross-functional business plans
Support regional pull-through of marketing initiatives
Report to the Senior Director, Market Development Lead, US Immunology (Gout Portfolio)

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree required
Minimum of 7 years of experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, medical, marketing, sales, or related commercial roles
Experience engaging healthcare professionals and external stakeholders in a highly regulated environment
Ability to build trusted relationships with diverse stakeholders and cross-functional partners
Strong strategic thinking, business acumen, and market insight generation capabilities
Excellent communication, presentation, and influencing skills
High emotional intelligence with ability to establish credibility and rapport
Ability to manage multiple priorities, lead projects, and execute strategic and tactical initiatives
Strong organizational and project management skills
Proficiency with PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams, and Veeva
Understanding of pharmaceutical regulations, including FDA requirements, PhRMA Code, and company compliance standards
Commitment to compliant and ethical business practices
Ability to travel approximately 75% domestically, with occasional international travel
Must reside within the Mid-Atlantic territory and have convenient access to a major airport
Valid driver's license required
Rheumatology, nephrology, infusion therapy, product launch, pharmaceutical marketing, or specialty sales experience preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive 401(k) match
Tuition reimbursements
Wellness reimbursements
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision package
Additional recognition awards
Generous time off policy
Opportunity to attend popular conferences
Work/life balance emphasis
Collaborative and team-oriented environment