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Thought Leader Liaison, US Neurology (Ohio Region)

AstraZeneca

USonsite$174k-$261k/yrPosted Jul 14, 2026
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About the role

Location Cleveland, Ohio, United States Job ID R-256393 Date posted 13/07/2026

This is what you will do:

The Thought Leader Liaison (TLL) role is a senior field-based position within the US commercial organization that will focus on commercial KOL relationship engagement, promotional speaker training and development, and supports the strategic execution of insight generation to inform company direction. The position will report to the Director TLL and is a field-based extension of the marketing team.

Region will include Kentucky and Ohio.

You will be responsible for:

Thought Leader Development:

Develop and maintain KOL Engagement Plans for thought leaders

Plan and execute National and Regional Congress Engagement Plan with a focus on meaningful engagements with senior leadership and in support of marketing initiatives

Support commercial KOL influence mapping initiatives by developing profiles

Monitor KOL insights about current and future treatment patterns that may impact the commercial strategy and provide feedback for consideration

Act as liaison between KOLs and Alexion for on label activities, including office-based cross-functional colleagues and teams (Marketing, Medical, Diagnostics, and Executive leadership)

Assist in the facilitation and execution of commercial advisory boards through identification of key advisors equipped to provide compelling insights

Align with field partners such as Medical Science Liaisons on complementary initiatives with shared customers

Promotional Physician Speaker Bureau Management & Engagement

Work with Marketing and Sales Management to identify and recruit KOLs for national and regional faculty and speaker bureaus

Train, evaluate, and coach physician speakers to provide high-quality branded and unbranded education

Ensures appropriate and compliant execution of speaker programs

Monitors speaker performance at live programs

Work with marketing and contracted speakers to gain and synthesize feedback in support of the evolution of promotional programming content, case studies for potential publications, and other commercial projects

Provides field-based training on speaker programs when needed

Compliant Collaboration with Regional Field Team

Provides input and support in developing account plans

Provides field-based training when needed

Address customer service issues/identified needs and coordinate cross-functional action plans to address on label issue as needed

Brand Strategy

Works with cross-functional teams to provide key customer insights and input on strategy, tactics, messaging, and program execution

Compliance & Integrity

Works with the highest degree of professionalism and in accordance with the company’s code of Ethics and Business Conduct

You will need to have:

Bachelor’s Degree

7 plus years’ work experience in academia, medical or bio/pharma

Experience in a combination of one or more of the following areas: product marketing, field sales, clinical, nurse practitioner or thought leader engagement

Working knowledge of Thought Leader engagement practices.

Clinical, technical, and scientific knowledge and aptitude in complex disease states

Effective verbal and written communication skills and organizational abilities

Proven ability to manage large geographical territory

Must live within the assigned territory or within 150 miles of the boarder of the territory

Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Travel requirements: Willing to travel >50% of the time including significant overnight and weekend travel

The duties of this role are generally conducted in a field environment. As is typical of a field-based role, employees must be able, with or without an accommodation to: travel by public transportation, automobile, train, or plane; work comfortably in a clinical setting; use a computer; engage in communications via phone, video, and electronic messaging; problem solve; engage in complex and non-linear thought, analysis, and dialogue; collaborate with others; maintain general availability during standard business hours.

We would prefer for you to have:

Graduate degree (MSc, MSN, MBA)

Prior experience and/or relationships within the Neurology area

Prior experience in bio/pharma in Marketing or thought leader engagement strongly preferred

Self-driven with strong organizing and planning skills

Highly collaborative with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Demonstrated ability to execute against strategic and tactical plans under short timelines

The annual base pay for this position ranges from $174,000 to $261,000. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles), to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Date Posted

14-Jul-2026

Closing Date

29-Jul-2026

Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.

Compensation

This Other role pays $174k-$261k/yr. Within typical range for other roles in United States.

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