Director, Professional Relations - Cutaneous Oncology, West

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The Director, Professional Relations – Cutaneous Oncology is a key member of the commercial team and will be responsible for helping to build the Cutaneous Oncology brands among dermatologists, Mohs Surgeons, Medical Oncologist, key opinion leaders (KOLs), professional societies, and commercial partners. The Director, Professional Relations – Cutaneous Oncology is a field-based, non-sales role, passionate about enhancing and improving interactions with external Health Care Professionals in Dermatology and Oncology (both Community and Academic based).

The Director will be focused on increasing awareness of our branded products and building advocacy. Someone who can engage, capture market insights, and liaise with marketing to help and establish Sun Pharma Cutaneous Oncology as an emerging partner in optimizing patient care. All interactions are always within label, and consistent with commercial compliance, legal and regulatory guidelines. This position will also be instrumental in developing a KOL engagement plan to have a comprehensive understanding of the opportunities and competitive landscape in dermatology and oncology.

The successful candidate must collaborate closely with Marketing, Medical Affairs, Market Access and Sales leadership to educate, garner feedback, and support initiatives. This position reports to the Head of Professional Relations.

• Build and drive National and Regional engagement strategy for Sun Pharma Cutaneous Oncology Products (ODOMZO® and UNLOXCYT) to improve awareness and strengthen relationships with key opinion leaders, professional societies and commercial partners.
• Oversee the development and execution of engagement plans for all stakeholders in a compliant manner.
• Regular engagements with Sun Commercial and Field Leadership Teams and leadership in the development and management of key customers and thought leader relationships.
• Plan and execute key thought leader engagements and senior executive encounters at local, regional and national conferences, POAs, in-field engagements, and other venues in a compliant manner.
• Assist with on-label key thought leader development, including speakers, with approved decks and materials.
• Facilitate certain speaker logistics, scheduling activities, and working cross functionally to ensure timely communication.
• Provide feedback on Cutaneous Oncology Franchise and brand-related marketing strategies/materials to commercial leadership.
• Provide ad board participant recommendations, and attend ad boards where needed, while additionally providing speaker recommendations.
• Facilitate speaker bureau management, including contracting when requested.
• Support home office marketing team efforts through input sessions and assistance with conference planning.
• Ongoing demonstration of compliant collaboration, teaming and pull thru across stakeholders (Medical Affairs, Marketing, Sales Leadership and Market Access) to coordinate a consistent company approach to key customers.
• This is a field-based role:
  Ability to travel required (60% - including overnight travel), including regular visits to corporate office in Princeton, NJ; must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record.

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Life Sciences discipline required. Master’s degree or advanced education/certification is a plus.
• Specialty pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical, Medical Device experience with a minimum of 7 years of work experience in one or more of the following: field sales, field sales management, product marketing, or medical / clinical experience;
  Experience in the Dermatology and/or Oncology market is a plus.
• Comprehensive understanding of Dermatology and Oncology marketplace required.
• Current understanding of pharmaceutical promotional rules and regulations.
• Work within label, and regulatory and legal compliance guidelines.
• Strong customer focus and demonstrated ability in developing effective strategic relationships required.
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work proactively with Medical Affairs, Marketing, Sales Leadership and…