Rheumatology Thought Leader Liaison I/II – Southwest Region
AbbVie, Oklahoma City, OK, United States
AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering and delivering innovative medicines and solutions that address serious health challenges today and tomorrow.
We are seeking a Rheumatology Thought Leader Liaison (TLL) to serve as the face of AbbVie’s Marketing team with external experts across Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Missouri. The role is field‑based and focuses on insight generation, brand performance optimization, and cross‑functional collaboration.
Key Responsibilities
Identify, build, and strengthen commercial relationships with external experts, emerging leaders, and relevant patient and professional associations within the assigned geography.
Develop regional engagement plans for external experts and ensure consistent tactical execution throughout the year to drive key marketing engagement.
Lead consulting sessions and external expert engagements to gather real‑time insights, validate trends in national and regional markets, and generate actionable recommendations in support of brand and business objectives.
Connect health‑care professionals with cross‑functional partners to support partnership opportunities and elevate patient care.
Provide real‑time qualitative insights to cross‑functional partners to address business needs and inform brand strategies and tactics.
Demonstrate in‑depth understanding of external and internal drivers across multiple stakeholder groups and appropriately connect AbbVie’s Integrated Brand Teams on collaboration opportunities in compliance with industry standards.
Understand the geographical area’s competitive landscape, provider dynamics, and competitive intelligence.
Lead the execution of key national/regional conferences and provide strategic support for state society meetings.
Lead partnerships with field leadership to optimize pull‑through of marketing strategies.
Coordinate the direction and deliverables of multiple external vendors and internal departments including Agency Partners, Marketing, Market Research, Legal, Regulatory, Medical Affairs, and Office of Ethics and Compliance.
Key Qualifications & Skills
Bachelor’s Degree in Science or related field.
Advanced degree or prior sales/marketing experience required; MBA preferred.
Minimum 5 years of pharmaceutical sales or marketing experience, including clinical liaison, sales training, marketing, senior account executive, or district manager roles.
Valid driver’s license and ability to pass a pre‑employment drug screening test.
Experience driving insight generation and marketing strategy for a disease state with a deep understanding of rheumatology and competitive landscape.
Excellent verbal, non‑verbal, and presentation skills for both live and virtual stakeholder engagement.
Proven ability to work collaboratively in an integrated, cross‑functional team, influencing without direct authority to drive results.
Track record of navigating a field‑ and headquarters‑based matrix organization and impacting decision‑making across functions.
Ability to operate in a fast‑paced environment and manage a personal auto or company vehicle as required.
Knowledge of applicable regulations and standards affecting pharmaceutical products.
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick leave), medical, dental, vision insurance, and eligible 401(k) plan.
Eligibility to participate in short‑term incentive programs.
Compensation range, bonus, commission, and incentive information available upon request (may vary by location).
AbbVie is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion. Veterans, individuals with disabilities, and other under‑represented groups are encouraged to apply.
Learn more
about equal‑employment‑opportunity policies.
Reasonable accommodations
are available for applicants.
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We are seeking a Rheumatology Thought Leader Liaison (TLL) to serve as the face of AbbVie’s Marketing team with external experts across Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Missouri. The role is field‑based and focuses on insight generation, brand performance optimization, and cross‑functional collaboration.
Key Responsibilities
Identify, build, and strengthen commercial relationships with external experts, emerging leaders, and relevant patient and professional associations within the assigned geography.
Develop regional engagement plans for external experts and ensure consistent tactical execution throughout the year to drive key marketing engagement.
Lead consulting sessions and external expert engagements to gather real‑time insights, validate trends in national and regional markets, and generate actionable recommendations in support of brand and business objectives.
Connect health‑care professionals with cross‑functional partners to support partnership opportunities and elevate patient care.
Provide real‑time qualitative insights to cross‑functional partners to address business needs and inform brand strategies and tactics.
Demonstrate in‑depth understanding of external and internal drivers across multiple stakeholder groups and appropriately connect AbbVie’s Integrated Brand Teams on collaboration opportunities in compliance with industry standards.
Understand the geographical area’s competitive landscape, provider dynamics, and competitive intelligence.
Lead the execution of key national/regional conferences and provide strategic support for state society meetings.
Lead partnerships with field leadership to optimize pull‑through of marketing strategies.
Coordinate the direction and deliverables of multiple external vendors and internal departments including Agency Partners, Marketing, Market Research, Legal, Regulatory, Medical Affairs, and Office of Ethics and Compliance.
Key Qualifications & Skills
Bachelor’s Degree in Science or related field.
Advanced degree or prior sales/marketing experience required; MBA preferred.
Minimum 5 years of pharmaceutical sales or marketing experience, including clinical liaison, sales training, marketing, senior account executive, or district manager roles.
Valid driver’s license and ability to pass a pre‑employment drug screening test.
Experience driving insight generation and marketing strategy for a disease state with a deep understanding of rheumatology and competitive landscape.
Excellent verbal, non‑verbal, and presentation skills for both live and virtual stakeholder engagement.
Proven ability to work collaboratively in an integrated, cross‑functional team, influencing without direct authority to drive results.
Track record of navigating a field‑ and headquarters‑based matrix organization and impacting decision‑making across functions.
Ability to operate in a fast‑paced environment and manage a personal auto or company vehicle as required.
Knowledge of applicable regulations and standards affecting pharmaceutical products.
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick leave), medical, dental, vision insurance, and eligible 401(k) plan.
Eligibility to participate in short‑term incentive programs.
Compensation range, bonus, commission, and incentive information available upon request (may vary by location).
AbbVie is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion. Veterans, individuals with disabilities, and other under‑represented groups are encouraged to apply.
Learn more
about equal‑employment‑opportunity policies.
Reasonable accommodations
are available for applicants.
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