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Some opportunities happen only once in a lifetime - like a job where you have the chance to change lives. At Alexion, people living with rare and devastating diseases are our Guiding Star. We are driven to continuously innovate and create meaningful value in all we do to help patients and families fully live their best lives. We value the uniqueness and diversity of our employees and recognize that nurturing the diverse perspectives and strengths of our people translates into innovative breakthroughs for patients.
Thought Leader Liaison, Canada
This Is What You Will Do
The Thought Leader Liaison (TLL) role is a field-based, non-sales commercial position within the Canadian commercial organization that will focus on commercial KOL relationship engagement, promotional speaker training and development, and supports the execution of promotional programs. The position will report to the Director of Business Operations and Strategy and is a field-based extension of the marketing team.
You Will Be Responsible For
Thought Leader Development

• Support commercial KOL influence mapping initiatives by developing profiles
• Develop and maintain KOL Engagement Plans for thought leaders
• Monitor KOL insights about current and future treatment patterns that may impact the commercial strategy and provide feedback for consideration
• Plan and execute National and Regional Congress / Meeting Engagement Plan with a focus on meaningful engagements with senior leadership and in support of marketing initiatives
• Assist in the facilitation and execution of commercial advisory boards through identification of key advisors equipped to provide compelling insights
• Align with field partners such as Medical Science Liaisons on complementary initiatives with shared customers
• Act as liaison between KOLs and Alexion for on label activities, including office-based cross-functional colleagues and teams

Promotional Program Management & Engagement

• Work with Marketing and Sales Management to identify and recruit KOLs for national and regional programs
• Provides field-based training on speaker programs for when needed (focus on community based promotional speakers not covered by MSLs)
• Trains physician speakers on approved promotional slide decks
• Ensures appropriate and compliant execution of speaker programs
• Develops physician speakers to provide high quality promotional education
• Monitors speaker performance at live programs
• Work with marketing and contracted speakers to gain and synthesize feedback in support of the evolution of promotional programming content, case studies for potential publications, and other commercial projects

Compliant Collaboration with Regional Field Team

• Address customer service issues/identified needs and coordinate cross-functional action plans to address on label issue as needed
• Provides input and support in developing account plans
• Provides field-based training when needed

Brand Strategy

• Works with cross-functional teams to provide key customer insights and input on strategy, tactics, and messaging, and program execution

Compliance & Integrity

• Works with the highest degree of professionalism and in accordance with the company’s code of Ethics and Business Conduct

You Will Need To Have

• Travel requirements: Willing to travel >50% of the time including significant overnight and weekend travel
• Self-driven with strong organizing and planning skills
• Demonstrated ability to execute against strategic and tactical plans under short timelines
• Working knowledge of Thought Leader engagement practices.
• Clinical, technical, and scientific knowledge and aptitude in complex disease states
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and organizational abilities
• Highly collaborative with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• 5 plus years’ work experience in academia, medical or bio/pharma
• Proven ability to manage large geographical territory
• Experience in a combination of one or more of the following areas: product marketing, field sales, or thought leader engagement
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

We Would Prefer For You To Have

• Prior experience and/or relationships within the rare disease area
• Graduate degree (MSc, MSN, MBA)
• Bilingual (English/French)
• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field
• Prior experience in Marketing or thought leader engagement strongly preferred

Alexion is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on serving patients and families affected by rare diseases and devastating conditions through the discovery, development and commercialization of life-changing medicines. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Alexion has offices around the globe and serves patients in more than 50 countries. Further information about Alexion can be found at: www.alexion.com.
Alexion is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where every single person can belong because of their uniqueness. The Company will not make decisions about employment, training, compensation, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment based on race, color, religion, creed or lack thereof, sex, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), parental status (including adoption or surrogacy), military status, protected veteran status, disability, medical condition, gender identity or expression, genetic information, mental illness or other characteristics protected by law. Alexion provides reasonable accommodations to meet the needs of candidates and employees. To begin an interactive dialogue with Alexion regarding an accommodation, please contact [email protected]. Alexion participates in E-Verify.
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