Associate Director, Thought Leader Liaison - Neuroscience - Delta

Associate Director, Thought Leader Liaison - Neuroscience - Delta

This field‑based position supports the Delta (AL, LA, MS, TN) region and focuses on leading the CAPLYTA KOL engagement strategy across the Neuroscience franchise.

Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee

• Lead the development and execution of Regional KOL engagement strategy, marketing education strategy and faculty development.
• Serve as a key member of the CAPLYTA Brand team, providing local market insights and feedback.
• Build trusting relationships with academic and community KOLs and other key partners.
• Maintain pulse on regional trends and coordinate engagement plans with cross‑functional partners.
• Partner with analytics team to understand regional variations in treatment patterns.
• 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.
• Supervise the regional marketing budget and provide continuous feedback on business planning.
• Assist in crafting innovative educational platforms for national and regional recommendations.
• Lead overall neuroscience strategy including mapping, framework development, innovative engagement planning for current and future launches.

• BA/BS degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in marketing, key account management, medical, sales leadership, sales training, or field sales engaging with KOLs/Influential HCPs and professional healthcare organizations.
• Deep understanding and experience working cross‑functionally with internal and external partners.
• Demonstrated understanding of key industry trends and ability to develop strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to build and manage customer relationships with focus on patient impact.
• Travel up to 65%.
• A valid U.S. driver’s license.

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

Base pay range: $137,000 – $235,750. Eligible for retirement and savings plan.

Vacation: 120 hours per year;
Sick time: 40 hours (48 in Colorado, 56 in Washington);
Holiday pay: 13 days;
Work, personal & family time: up to 40 hours;
Parental leave: 480 hours;
Bereavement leave: 240 hours;
Caregiver leave: 80 hours;
Volunteer leave: 32 hours;
Military spouse time‑off: 80 hours.

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.

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