Associate Director, Thought Leader Engagement

Verastem Oncology

. Execute and support the commercial thought leader engagement strategy for AVMAPKI FAKZYNJA CO-PACK across the assigned East region .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeRemote • Massachusetts • United StatesSenior💰 $215,000 - $230,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in thought leader engagement and relationship management within the biopharmaceutical industry, particularly in oncology. Proficient in project management, compliance, and strategic planning to support commercial objectives and enhance healthcare professional interactions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Thought Leader EngagementProject ManagementOncology ExperienceCross-Functional CollaborationRegulatory Compliance

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Project ManagementCustomer Insights SynthesisBudget ManagementFinancial ReportingCompliance Requirements UnderstandingHealthcare Industry Representative CredentialingEngagement Plan DevelopmentData AnalysisOperational ExecutionStrategic Planning

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingInfluencing Without AuthorityCollaborative TeamworkEffective CommunicationProblem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Biopharmaceutical IndustryOvarian CancerGynecologic OncologyLow-Grade Serous Ovarian CancerRare DiseaseSpecialty TherapeuticsAdvisory BoardsSpeaker ProgramsCongress PlanningField-Based Role

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute and support the commercial thought leader engagement strategy for AVMAPKI FAKZYNJA CO-PACK across the assigned East region
Identify, engage, and build professional relationships with national and regional thought leaders in ovarian cancer and gynecologic oncology, particularly recurrent low-grade serous ovarian cancer
Translate customer insights into actionable recommendations and execute regional engagement plans
Partner cross-functionally to support brand strategy while respecting the independent role of Medical Affairs
Develop and execute regional thought leader engagement plans aligned with brand strategy and commercial objectives
Build and maintain relationships with gynecologic oncologists, medical oncologists, and other relevant healthcare professionals across academic and community settings
Gather, synthesize, and communicate insights on the ovarian cancer treatment landscape, LGSOC care pathways, biomarker testing, educational needs, and barriers to appropriate on-label use
Support thought leader advisory committee and speaker program strategy and execution, including identification, onboarding, approved training, and content development
Monitor program quality, operational execution, business-objective alignment, and compliance requirements
Coordinate commercial thought leader engagements at national and regional medical conferences, including engagement plans, meeting logistics, and follow-up
Partner with Marketing, Sales, Market Access, Commercial Analytics, Medical Affairs, Legal, Regulatory, Compliance, and external agencies on coordinated regional initiatives
Manage assigned budgets, timelines, and financial reporting
Coordinate statements of work, purchase orders, HCP contracting, and payment processing consistent with fair market value, transparency reporting, and company requirements
Conduct engagements in accordance with company policies and requirements governing HCP interactions and pharmaceutical promotion
Route unsolicited medical inquiries to Medical Affairs and report adverse events and product complaints through established processes
Travel approximately 60% domestically, including field engagements, office visits, internal meetings, and medical conferences, with some overnight and weekend travel

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree
Minimum of 8 years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry and field-based experience such as thought leader engagement, sales leadership, district management, or account management
Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives, prioritize competing demands, and deliver against budgets and timelines
Demonstrated ability to build professional external relationships and effective cross-functional partnerships
Ability to influence without authority, lead inclusively, and contribute effectively in a collaborative team environment
Ability to synthesize customer insights and communicate implications and recommendations clearly
Excellent communication, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail
Strategic and enterprise-wide perspective, combined with a hands-on, customer-focused, and solution-oriented approach
Ability to work independently in a remote, field-based role and effectively with multidisciplinary teams, agencies, and vendors
Understanding of the compliance and regulatory requirements governing commercial HCP engagement and pharmaceutical promotion
Ability to obtain and maintain applicable healthcare industry representative credentialing required for access to assigned facilities, consistent with company policies and applicable law
Valid driver’s license and ability to meet applicable company safe-driving requirements
Preferred: Experience in oncology, particularly ovarian cancer, gynecologic oncology, or low-grade serous ovarian cancer
Preferred: Experience in rare disease or specialty therapeutics
Preferred: Experience supporting an oncology product launch, commercial thought leader engagement, advisory boards, speaker programs, and congress planning
Preferred: Experience working in a small or mid-size biotechnology company with evolving processes and limited resources

Benefits

Comp & perks

Approximately 60% domestic travel, including field engagements, office visits, internal meetings, and medical conferences
Some overnight and weekend travel is required