Associate Director, Thought Leader Liaison - Neuroscience - South Central

Associate Director, Thought Leader Liaison - Neuroscience - South Central

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Job Description

The Associate Director, Thought Leader Liaison - Neuroscience will lead the CAPLYTA Key Opinion Leader (KOL) engagement strategy in the South Central region (KS, AR, IL, LA, MO, OK, TX) and contribute to the overall KOL strategy across the Neuroscience franchise in close collaboration with the brand team.

Key responsibilities include developing and executing a regional KOL engagement strategy, overseeing peer‑to‑peer marketing plans, providing market insights to the brand team, building relationships with academic and community KOLs, maintaining awareness of regional trends, coordinating analytics to inform marketing decisions, and attending conferences and advisory boards.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the Regional KOL engagement strategy, marketing education strategy, and faculty development.
• Serve as a key member of the CAPLYTA Brand team by providing local market insights and feedback to craft future strategies for the Neuroscience franchise.
• Build trusting relationships with academic and community KOLs and other key partners to achieve brand priorities.
• Maintain pulse on regional trends and coordinate regional marketing education and engagement plans with cross‑functional partners.
• Partner with the analytics team to better understand regional variations in treatment patterns to advise peer‑to‑peer and insight program placement.
• Attend conferences and serve as onsite host for product theatres.
• Facilitate, participate, and attend advisory boards where appropriate.
• Coordinate executive engagements with KOLs and commercial leadership.
• Manage the regional marketing budget and provide continuous feedback on business planning.
• Assist in crafting future innovative educational platforms including national and regional recommendations to tailor education to local needs.
• Lead the overall neuroscience strategy inclusive of mapping, framework development, innovative engagement planning for current brands and future launches, including agency management and champion materials.

Job Requirements

• BA/BS Degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in marketing, key account management, medical or sales leadership, sales training, or field sales engaging with KOLs or professional healthcare organizations.
• Deep understanding and experience working cross‑functionally with key internal and external partners.
• Demonstrated understanding of key industry trends and ability to develop strategies to stay ahead of the competition and improve patient outcomes.
• Ability to build and manage lasting customer relationships with a focus on patient impact and customer centricity.
• Travel up to 65%, including internal meetings, advisory boards, medical meetings, congresses, and other program attendance.
• A valid driver’s license issued in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in neuroscience.
• Previous cross‑functional industry experience in pharma or biotech engaging with KOLs and professional healthcare associations.
• Deep medical/scientific knowledge of the psychiatry marketplace.
• Experience leading through change and transformation, product launches, and exceptional communication and leadership skills.
• Completion of all company and job‑related training within required timelines.
• Ability to perform all essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Note that this job description is not exhaustive; duties may change at any time.

Benefits

Subject to the terms of the company’s policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year.
• Sick time – 40 hours per calendar year (48 hours for Colorado residents, 56 hours for Washington residents).
• Holiday pay, including floating holidays – 13 days per calendar year.
• Work, personal and family time – up to 40 hours per calendar year.
• Parental leave – 480 hours within one year of birth/adoption/foster care.
• Bereavement leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member, 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year.
• Caregiver leave – 80 hours in a 52‑week rolling period.
• Volunteer leave – 32 hours per calendar year.
• Military spouse time‑off – 80 hours per calendar year.

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Pay Transparency

The anticipated base pay range for this position is $137,000.00 – $235,750.00.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

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