Associate Director – Strategic Development, Advocacy

Role Overview

• Develop and implement corporate objective-based Thought Leader engagement plans to identify and gather insights from current and emerging Thought Leaders in dynamic markets.
• Track Thought Leader insights that impact the brand and provide feedback to identify market gaps and/or market opportunities to support the development of commercial and marketing strategy, initiatives, and resources.
• Act as the primary liaison between the company and Thought Leaders, representing ANI brand interests effectively and collaborating with ANI leadership and relevant functions.
• Ensure alignment with the vision and strategic imperatives set by the brand team, facilitating the implementation of corporate objectives.
• Manage regional and national conventions, congresses (e.g., ITU Thought Leader identifying), and commercial advisory boards supporting marketing initiatives.
• Identify, coordinate, and contract appropriate Thought Leaders to support fulfilling business needs including but not limited to approved consulting opportunities (e.g., Advisory Boards, training, etc.).
• Involved with Sponsorships and Patient Advocacy Organizations for the purpose of enterprise-wide coordination (not tactical) of specific functional activities.
• Support the development and execution of Speaker Bureau working with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality Speaker Programs.
• Operate in accordance with ANI’s code of conduct and all policies and procedures, maintaining the highest standards of ethical conduct and compliance.

Requirements

• 10+ years of commercial experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry with a similar high-science therapeutic area in the rare disease market.
• 5+ years Rheumatology therapeutic area expertise preferred; Nephrology and/or Neurology experience considered secondary preferred.
• Director-level candidates will be considered with a minimum of 2+ years of Rheumatology and/or Nephrology/Neurology experience if accompanied by equivalent field marketing role.
• Bachelor's degree in life sciences, pharmacy, or a related field (advanced degree preferred).
• Proven track record in developing and implementing Thought Leader strategies through compliant and engaging interactions via existing and meaningful relationships with key Thought Leaders.
• New York City, NY Northeast or TX/South Central location required.
• Field-based role requiring approximately 50–65% travel, including select evenings and weekends to support programs and congresses
• Travel expectations may vary based on territory and business needs.

Benefits

• health insurance coverage
• life and disability insurance
• retirement savings plans
• paid leave programs
• paid holidays
• paid time off