Thought Leader Liaison - North East

Role Summary

The Thought Leader Liaison (TLL) is a strategic, field-based marketer responsible for engaging key opinion leaders (KOLs) to generate insights, influence portfolio and brand strategy, and foster advocacy for Teva’s CNS portfolio. The role centers on four pillars:
Conference Coordination, Speaker Bureau Planning, Insight Generation & Brand Strategy Influence, and KOL Engagement & Development. The TLL serves as the primary contact for KOLs, ensuring compliant, collaborative relationships that advance Teva’s leadership in CNS. This role operates within the Innovative Medicines Marketing organization, collaborating with peers in Marketing, Market Access, Patient Services, Medical Affairs, and Field Sales to address customer needs and share insights.

Location:

North East United States multi-state territory (Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, New York, and part of Pennsylvania); location flexible within the U.S. for candidates near a major airport.

• Lead planning and execution of national and regional conferences, including KOL engagement scheduling, and coordination with internal stakeholders.
• Represent Teva at major congresses, securing KOL meetings and capturing actionable insights for portfolio teams.
• Partner with the medical teams and sales leadership to optimize KOL engagement opportunities during congresses.
• Collaborate with marketing and sales leadership on portfolio-level planning including national & regional programs, speaker engagement, including identification and speaker preparation.
• Monitor speaker utilization and program metrics; contribute to annual nomination process and ensure compliance with all guidelines.
• Work across marketing and sales leadership on Speaker Bureau selection and identification of new speakers.
• Support execution of peer-to-peer education programs aligned with portfolio objectives.
• Lead organizational speaker engagements to enhance clinical acumen and communication skills of speakers.
• Capture and synthesize KOL insights monthly to inform portfolio marketing strategies and tactical plans.
• Maintain and update TLL Engagement Plans quarterly; conduct strategic reviews with regional teams to ensure alignment with brand priorities.
• Provide real-time feedback on key business questions, including launch plan insights, market intelligence, and emerging trends.
• Identify and cultivate emerging voices to shape insights and align with Teva innovation.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with national and regional KOLs, fostering advocacy for Teva’s CNS brands.
• Engage in-person with each KOL target quarterly; identify new and emerging KOLs to expand the network.
• Act as a trusted resource for KOLs, connecting them with relevant internal teams while ensuring compliance and integrity.
• Collaborate with marketing to integrate thought leader insights into brand strategy for launch readiness.

• 5 years pharmaceutical industry experience required, including at least 2 years in a thought leader engagement role or HCP/medical education marketing (neurology/psychiatry strongly preferred).

• Bachelor’s degree required;
  Master’s degree preferred.

• Broad CNS domain knowledge with strong scientific and clinical acumen; ability to interpret and communicate complex data.
• Ability to lead and influence without authority and work collaboratively in a cross-functional environment.
• High level of professionalism and integrity, with a commitment to ethical conduct.
• Strong project management experience and ability to coordinate projects with multiple internal stakeholders and vendors on time.
• Excellent verbal, written, organizational and interpersonal skills; proficiency with MS Office tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).

• Travel:
  Approximately 60-80% domestic travel throughout the US, some weekends included. Selected candidate must live near a major airport and be able to travel regularly throughout the assigned area and attend meetings at Teva offices and off-site locations in the US and periodically internationally as required.
• Physical demands:
  Sitting for extended periods of time at a workstation or mobile equipment; visual acuity for computer work, preparing and analyzing data, and reading; may require wearing PPE on site visits (e.g., safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves).