Associate Director, Thought Leader Liaison – US Mid Atlantic Region

Company Description
At Sobi, we believe diversity drives innovation and inclusion creates stronger teams. We are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. If this role excites you but you’re unsure if you meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply.

Your unique perspective and experiences could be exactly what we need. We look forward to hearing from you! At Sobi, each person brings their unique talents to work as a team and make a difference.

We are dedicated to developing and delivering innovative therapies to improve the lives of people who live with a rare disease. Our edge comes from our team of people and our commitment to patients. Our mission and culture at Sobi North America get us excited to come to work every day, but here are a few more reasons to join our team: Competitive compensation for your work Generous time off policy Opportunity to broaden your horizons by attending popular conferences Emphasis on work/life balance Collaborative and team-oriented environment Making a positive impact to help ultra-rare disease patients who are in need of life saving treatments

Job Description
Candidates can reside anywhere within the Mid-Atlantic territory: Greater Philadelphia area, Delaware, Maryland, Washington, D.C., Virginia, and North Carolina. Position Summary The Thought Leader Liaison (TLL) is a field-based marketing professional responsible for building strategic relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs), market influencers, and professional organizations across the gout community.

This role serves as a critical link between external stakeholders and internal cross-functional teams, fostering compliant, bi-directional engagement that helps shape brand strategy, inform market development, and identify future opportunities. The TLL will actively engage stakeholders to gather, synthesize, and communicate actionable insights on uncontrolled gout and investigational therapies, supporting both current initiatives and future commercial readiness.

All activities are conducted in accordance with applicable legal, regulatory, and compliance requirements. This position reports to the Senior Director, Market Development Lead, US Immunology (Gout Portfolio). Territory: US Mid-Atlantic Region (DE, MD, DC, VA, NC, Southeastern PA - Philadelphia Area) Key Responsibilities External Stakeholder Engagement Establish, profile, cultivate, and maintain long-term relationships with KOLs, emerging influencers, and key stakeholders within the gout community.

Develop and execute regional stakeholder engagement plans aligned to brand strategy and business objectives. Identify emerging market trends, opportunities, and influential voices that may impact the treatment landscape. Manage commercial relationships with key professional organizations.

Insights Generation & Strategic Influence Gather commercial insights through advisory boards, professional networking, congress interactions, and special projects. Synthesize stakeholder feedback and communicate key insights to internal teams to inform brand strategy and market development initiatives.

Contribute meaningfully to annual brand planning and other strategic commercial initiatives. Identify opportunities and potential market risks early to help guide business decisions. Speaker Programs & Congress Execution Support speaker program excellence by ensuring contracted speakers are prepared to deliver impactful and compliant presentations.

Monitor speaker effectiveness and provide coaching and feedback as appropriate. Lead or participate in advisory boards and stakeholder engagement activities. Plan and execute strategic congress and conference activities, including KOL engagements and executive interactions at local, regional, national, and international meetings.

Cross-Functional Collaboration Serve as a strategic thought partner to regional sales leadership. Collaborate effectively with Sales, Medical Affairs, Market Access, Corporate Affairs, Commercial Experience, and Innovation & Operations teams. Develop and execute business plans aligned with brand strategy and coordinated across cross-functional stakeholders.

Support the pull-through of marketing initiatives at the regional level. Requirements Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree required. Minimum of 7 years of experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, medical, marketing, sales, or related commercial roles.

Experience engaging healthcare professionals and external stakeholders in a highly regulated environment. Knowledge & Skills Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with diverse stakeholders and cross-functional partners. Strong strategic thinking, business acumen, and market insight generation capabilities.

Excellent communication, presentation, and influencing skills. High emotional intelligence with the ability to quickly establish credibility and rapport. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, lead projects, and execute both strategic and tactical initiatives.

Strong organizational and project management skills. Technical & Compliance Expertise Proficiency with business software and collaboration platforms, including PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams, and Veeva. Strong understanding of pharmaceutical industry regulations, including FDA requirements, PhRMA Code, and company compliance standards.

Demonstrated commitment to compliant and ethical business practices. Travel Requirements Ability to travel approximately 75% domestically, with occasional international travel. Must reside within the Mid-Atlantic territory and have convenient access to a major airport.

Valid driver's license required. Success Profile The successful candidate will demonstrate: Strong relationship-building and networking capabilities Strategic and visionary thinking Excellent clinical and business acumen Ability to identify emerging opportunities and competitive threats Strong collaboration and teamwork skills Adaptability and influence across diverse stakeholder groups A passion for improving outcomes for patients living with gout and other serious diseases Preferred Qualifications Rheumatology experience Nephrology experience Infusion therapy experience Product launch experience Pharmaceutical marketing experience Specialty sales experience

Qualifications

Requirements Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree required. 7+ years of experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, medical, marketing, sales, or related commercial roles. Experience engaging healthcare professionals and external stakeholders in a highly regulated environment.

Knowledge & Skills Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with diverse stakeholders and cross-functional partners. Strong strategic thinking, business acumen, and ability to generate market insights. Excellent communication, presentation, and influencing skills.

High emotional intelligence with the ability to quickly establish credibility and rapport. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, lead projects, and execute both strategic and tactical initiatives. Strong organizational and project management skills.

Travel Requirements Ability to travel approximately 75% domestically, with occasional international travel. Must reside within the Mid-Atlantic territory and have convenient access to a major airport. Valid driver's license required.

Success Profile Strong relationship-building and networking capabilities Strategic and visionary thinking Excellent clinical and business acumen Ability to identify emerging opportunities and competitive threats Strong collaboration and teamwork skills Adaptability and influence across diverse stakeholder groups A passion for improving outcomes for patients living with gout and other serious diseases Preferred Qualifications Rheumatology experience Nephrology experience Infusion therapy experience Product launch experience Pharmaceutical marketing experience Specialty sales experience

Additional Information
Compensation and Total Rewards at Sobi At Sobi, we are dedicated to providing our employees with a comprehensive and industry-competitive total rewards package. Our compensation philosophy is designed to recognize and reward talent, ensuring that your contributions are valued and reflected in your overall rewards.

Your total compensation at Sobi goes beyond just your base salary and annual bonus. It also includes a robust suite of benefits, such as: A competitive 401(k) match to support your financial future. Tuition and wellness reimbursements to invest in your personal and professional growth.

A comprehensive medical, dental, and vision package to prioritize your health and well-being. Additional recognition awards to celebrate your achievements. The base salary range for this role is $160,000 - $185,000.

Each individual offer will be determined based on several factors, including your experience, qualifications, and location. Additionally, this role is eligible for both short-term and long-term bonuses, as outlined in the plan details. All Sobi employees need to demonstrate behaviors in line with Sobi's core values: Care, Ambition, Urgency, Ownership and Partnership.

Are you ready to be on the Sobi team? Come join a culture that empowers every person to be the person that makes a difference for rare disease. Why Join Us?

We are a global company with over 1,900 employees in more than 30 countries and are committed to the societies where we operate. With a deeply skilled management team directing our day-to-day wins, and a Board with a stellar track record, we’re ready to take on the world’s diseases, ailments and adversity.

Our people believe they have the power to make a positive impact in others’ lives because that’s exactly what we do here. If you’re seeking a career that taps into your talents in a way that makes the world a better, healthier place, we just may have a job for you. We know our employees are our most valuable asset, and our culture conveys that.

We offer a competitive benefits package, to support the health and happiness of our staff. Sobi Culture At Sobi, we refuse to accept the status quo. This is because we have witnessed first-hand the challenges facing those affected by rare diseases, and have used this knowledge to shape our business to find new ways of helping them.

As a specialized biopharmaceutical company, we are dedicated to rare diseases. And we see this focus as a strength. By effectively turning our research into ground-breaking treatments, we help make medicine more accessible and open up more possibilities for patients and more opportunities for those caring for them.

This has been our approach since day one, but we know we can’t change the world of rare diseases on our own. Accomplishing this requires strong partnerships with patients, partners and stakeholders across the entire value chain. Together, we define how our business can create solutions that serve the needs of those affected by rare diseases while facilitating sustainable growth.

An Equal Opportunity Employer Sobi is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at Sobi are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veterans and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status or protected groups by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

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