Associate Director/Director, Strategic Development – Advocacy, Thought Leader Engagement, Retina/Ophthalmology
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Role in driving advocacy and support for ANI Pharmaceuticals’ ophthalmology products through Thought Leader engagement. Collaborating with cross-functional teams and establishing key strategic partnerships.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement corporate objective-based Thought Leader engagement plans to identify and gather insights from current and emerging Thought Leaders in dynamic markets.
- Track Thought Leader insights that impact the brand and provide feedback to identify market gaps and/or market opportunities to support the development of commercial and marketing strategy, initiatives, and resources.
- Act as the primary liaison between the company and Thought Leaders, representing ANI brand interests effectively and collaborating with ANI leadership and relevant functions.
- Ensure alignment with the vision and strategic imperatives set by the brand team, facilitating the implementation of corporate objectives.
- Manage regional and national conventions, congresses (e.g., ITU Thought Leader identifying), and commercial advisory boards supporting marketing initiatives.
- Identify, coordinate, and contract appropriate Thought Leaders to support fulfilling business needs including but not limited to approved consulting opportunities (e.g., Advisory Boards, training, etc.).
- Involved with Sponsorships and Patient Advocacy Organizations for the purpose of enterprise-wide coordination (not tactical) of specific functional activities.
- Support the development and execution of Speaker Bureau working with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality Speaker Programs.
- Operate in accordance with ANI’s code of conduct and all policies and procedures, maintaining the highest standards of ethical conduct and compliance.
Requirements:
- 10+ years of commercial experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry with a similar high-science therapeutic area in the rare disease market.
- 5+ years Retina/Ophthalmology therapeutic area expertise required
- Director-level candidates will be considered with a minimum of 2+ years of Retina/Ophthalmology experience if accompanied by equivalent field marketing role.
- Bachelor's degree in life sciences, pharmacy, or a related field (advanced degree preferred).
- Southeast location required with expected National coverage for conferences.
- Proven track record in developing and implementing Thought Leader strategies through compliant and engaging interactions via existing and meaningful relationships with key Thought Leaders.
- Field-based role requiring approximately 50–65% travel, including select evenings and weekends to support programs and congresses
Benefits:
- health insurance coverage
- life and disability insurance
- retirement savings plans
- paid leave programs
- paid holidays
- paid time off

















