Thought Leader Liaison - UPLIZNA - Northern California

Company: Initial Therapeutics, Inc.
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: May 9, 2025

Job Description:

Territory Covers: San Francisco, San Jose, SacramentoHOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?If you feel like you're part of something bigger, it's because you are. At Amgen, our shared mission to serve patients drives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the world's leading biotechnology companies. We are global collaborators who achieve together-researching, manufacturing, and delivering ever-better products that reach over 10 million patients worldwide. It's time for a career you can be proud of.Thought Leader Liaison - Northern CaliforniaLiveWhat you will doLet's do this. Let's change the world! This critical role is a customer-facing position responsible for executing the customer aspects of the Neuroimmunology Business Units' peer-to-peer strategies and building productive relationships with speakers, thought leaders, and other key influencers in their assigned geography. The Thought Leader Liaison (TLL) is responsible for liaising with Sales, Site of Care, and Medical Affairs to address customer needs, initiate appropriate projects of mutual interest, anticipate market trends, and gather competitive intelligence, ensuring delivery against the Business Unit objectives. The TLL will coordinate with the organization to ensure a cohesive customer experience.Responsibilities

• Build relationships with existing and new thought leaders for involvement in current and future commercial activities
• Create local peer-to-peer strategies aligned with national and regional marketing and sales plans
• Coordinate with sales and marketing to address thought leader concerns and needs promptly
• Develop relationships with key physician and patient organizations in collaboration with the advocacy team
• Develop and execute short-term and long-term KOL engagement plans
• Share insights from thought leaders to shape brand strategy and prepare for lifecycle management and market entry
• Identify evidence gaps through discussions and observations
• Disseminate insights to stakeholders to inform strategy and planning
• Coordinate leadership interactions at conferences
• Identify opportunities for strategic involvement with thought leaders
• Assist with speaker events, including selection, training, and review for messaging and compliance
• Collaborate on peer-to-peer programs and contribute to content developmentWinWhat we expect of youWe value diverse contributions to serve patients. The ideal candidate is a collaborative partner with these qualifications:Basic QualificationsDoctorate degree with 2 years of marketing or sales experience, orMaster's degree with 4 years, orBachelor's degree with 6 years, orAssociates degree with 10 years, orHigh school diploma/GED with 12 years of experience.Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in pharmaceutical or biotech industry (field sales, marketing, medical, clinical)
  • Experience in neurology, rheumatology, or gastroenterology
  • Exposure to multiple sclerosis and MS centers
  • Clinical experience in rare diseases or biologics
  • Thought leader or KOL leadership experience
  • Proven track record of achievement in cross-functional teams
  • Experience across multiple commercial functions
  • Ability to develop and execute action plans
  • Leadership, strategic agility, and persuasive skills
  • Strong collaboration and leadership abilities
  • Effective presentation skills
  • Organizational, analytical, and time management skills
  • Clinical/business acumenTravel Requirements
    • Willing to travel up to 80%, including weekends and overnight programs
    • Reside within the territory boundariesThriveWhat you can expect of usWe support your professional and personal growth and well-being through comprehensive benefits, bonuses, stock incentives, time-off, flexible work, and more.Apply nowJoin us in a career that defies imagination. Visit careers.amgen.com.Application deadline: Anticipated until May 14, 2025, with possible extension.Equal Opportunity StatementAmgen is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Accommodations available for applicants with disabilities upon request.
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