Thought Leader Liaison US Immunology - Central Region

The Thought Leader Liaison (TLL) is a fieldbased marketing professional responsible for collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders. A successful TLL fosters effective bidirectional communication between customers and the organizations internal ecosystem supports current brand initiatives and identifies future strategic opportunities. The TLL shapes and fosters beliefs around chronic regractory gout (CRG) and related investigational therapy actively engaging stakeholders while collecting synthesizing and presenting key insights to guide strategic decisionmaking. All TLL interactions adhere to commercial compliance legal and regulatory guidelines.

Thought Leader Liaisons will report to the National Director Thought Leader Liaison US Immunology.  The territory for this role is central United States (Chicago IL Dallas TX Houston TX).

Essential Responsibilities/Scope of the Job

Including but not limited to the following

A TLLs business plan for CRG and therapy (postapproval) will include (but not be limited to) objectives in areas such as:

• Growing and leveraging a wide and diverse external network including but not limited to thought leaders and market influencers to execute against and inform the evolution of brand strategy.   
• Ensuring all contracted speakers can effectively and compliantly deliver compelling commercial presentations.
• Participating/leading advisory boards and other activities that enable the TLL to capture and report stakeholder insights related to key commercial questions from a diverse network.
• Managing Sobi commercial relationships with key professional organizations.
• Executing strategic congress plans.
• Development of and execution against regionspecific stakeholder engagement plans.
• Pulling through marketing initiatives at the regional level.
• Effectiveness as a thought partner for regional sales leadership.  
• Fostering and maintaining a wide internal network of collaborators including but not limited to Field Sales Leadership Field Medical Market Access Medical Affairs Corporate Affairs Commercial Experience Innovation & Operations.

Attributes that are critical for success as a TLL:

• High emotional intelligence.
• Ability to quickly establish trust and rapport with customers and colleagues.
• Expert clinical and business acumen.
• Strategic visionary and big picture thinking.
• Ability to identify market opportunities and threats early.
• Works well in a team environment.  

Routine job responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• A TLL is expected to identify profile cultivate and maintain longterm relationships with KOLs and other influencers within the gout community. Following product approval the TLL should be able to conduct substantial onlabel business conversations at appropriate venues in and outside the office setting.
• A TLL will be expected to be able to collect commercial insights that will inform brand strategy via a wide range of methods such as advisory boards special projects and professional networking. 
• A TLL is expected to play a role in monitoring the compliance and effectiveness of speaker programs and this person needs to be comfortable providing direct coaching and feedback as well as following all compliance training and SOPs. 
• A TLL is expected to identify rising influencers and other market opportunities.
• A TLL will be expected to help plan and execute coordinated and strategic KOL engagements and executive encounters at local regional national and international congresses conferences and other settings. 
• A TLL will be expected to meaningfully contribute to annual brand planning market development and other brand initiatives. 
• A TLL will be expected to create socialize and execute a business plan that is aligned with brand strategy and coordinated with crossfunctional activities.
• A TLL will be expected to have professional and productive relationships with key internal partners such as field sales field medical and market access. They will be expected to foster collaborative and efficient ways of working norms in accordance with relevant policies regarding crossfunctional interactions.

Qualifications :

• Education & Experience: Bachelors degree with at least 7 years of experience in pharmaceutical/biotech field sales marketing or medical roles or clinical experience in a related therapeutic area. Minimum 5 years of Rheumatology experience and recent experience with infusible medicines.
• Skills & Competencies: Strong interpersonal and communication skills with high emotional intelligence enabling exceptional relationshipbuilding. Proven ability to assemble and lead crossfunctional teams manage multiple projects and competing priorities and execute strategic and tactical plans under tight timelines.
• Technical Expertise: Strong organizational and project management skills including planning presentation and effective communication tailored to various audiences. Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing various software programs and platforms including but not limited to PowerPoint Teams Veeva.
• Compliance: Strong understanding of and demonstrated compliance with laws regulations and rules governing the pharmaceutical industry including but not limited to FDA regulations and PhRMA Code.
• Logistics: Willingness to travel 75% domestically (limited international travel possible) and proximity to a major airport required. Valid drivers license necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

• Recent infusion experience preferred.
• Infusion launch experience preferred.
• Marketing or sales leadership experience preferred.

Additional Information :

The base salary pay range for this role is $175000$225000 annually. Actual pay for this position will take into account factors such as experience and location. In addition to a base salary this position is also eligible for a competitive 401k match short and longterm incentives medical dental vision STD/LTD and life insurance benefits in addition to other health and wellness programs and offerings. 

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We are a global company with over 1700 employees in more than 30 countries and are committed to the societies where we operate. With a deeply skilled management team directing our daytoday wins and a Board with a stellar track record were ready to take on the worlds diseases ailments and adversity. Our people believe they have the power to make a positive impact in others lives because thats exactly what we do here. If youre seeking a career that taps into your talents in a way that makes the world a better healthier place we just may have a job for you.

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Sobi Culture

At Sobi we refuse to accept the status quo. This is because we have witnessed firsthand the challenges facing those affected by rare diseases and have used this knowledge to shape our business to find new ways of helping them.

As a specialized biopharmaceutical company we are dedicated to rare diseases. And we see this focus as a strength. By effectively turning our research into groundbreaking treatments we help make medicine more accessible and open up more possibilities for patients and more opportunities for those caring for them. This has been our approach since day one but we know we cant change the world of rare diseases on our own. Accomplishing this requires strong partnerships with patients partners and stakeholders across the entire value chain. Together we define how our business can create solutions that serve the needs of those affected by rare diseases while facilitating sustainable growth.

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