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Director of Thought Leader Liaison, US Psoriasis Launch

South San Francisco

Alumis Inc. is a precision medicines company with the mission to transform the lives of patients with autoimmune diseases. Even with treatment innovations of the last two decades, many patients with immunologic conditions continue to suffer - our goal is to fundamentally change the outcomes for these patients. 

Alumis Inc. is a precision medicines company with the mission to transform the lives of patients with autoimmune diseases. Even with treatment innovations of the last two decades, many patients with immunologic conditions continue to suffer - our goal is to fundamentally change the outcomes for these patients. 

Alumis is seeking an experienced Director of Thought Leader Liaison (TLL) with deep expertise in Dermatology. This role is a field-based commercial leadership role responsible for leading a team of field based TLLs, to develop and execute Key Opinion Leader (KOL) engagement strategies for the US launch of envudeucitinib for Psoriasis. 

The successful candidate will be a key member of the brand marketing team, working across multiple stakeholders at the intersection of marketing, medical, and field execution, with accountability for team leadership, KOL strategy and execution, and strategic insight generation to shape brand strategy. This role will require a deep understanding of medical science, excellent leadership capabilities, and a strong ability to drive the success of cross-functional teams. 

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Team Management

  • Build, lead and manage a team of TLL reports with the responsibility for coaching, developing, assessing performance, delegation, prioritization and fostering a collaborative and high performing culture.
  • Collaborate with the Marketing leadership team to align TLL activities with organizational priorities and strategic initiatives.
  • Set the direction and manage the cross functional collaboration and coordination of the TLL team with key stakeholders for development and execution of key brand activities and tactics.
  • Conduct regular performance evaluations, identify skill gaps, and support TLL development through coaching, training, and career growth opportunities.

Strategic Planning & Execution

  • Design and implement an engagement strategy in partnership with Marketing and other key stakeholders to guide interactions between the TLL team and KOLs.
  • Oversee the identification, establishment, and maintenance of the TLL thought leader community, ensuring alignment with Medical Affairs and other key stakeholders.
  • Drive development and execution of key strategies and tactics to high standards whilst delivering exceptional customer experiences.
  • Initiates and pursues opportunities for commercial engagement at national and regional conferences, key advocacy or healthcare stakeholder meetings. and represent Alumis at these events.

KOL Relationship Management

  • Cultivate strong, long-lasting relationships with existing and new KOLs to gather feedback on market dynamics, competitive landscape, marketing strategy, and tactical execution.
  • Serve as a marketing resource and point of contact for KOLs.
  • Represent the company at scientific congresses, advisory boards, speaker bureau events and other relevant forums to enhance scientific and therapeutic understanding.

Compliance & Reporting

  • Ensure all TLL activities are conducted in compliance with regulatory, ethical, and company standards, HIPAA regulations.
  • Provide regular updates to Marketing management on team progress, KOL engagement, and other key initiatives, including metrics on impact and outcomes.
  • Stay abreast of the competitive landscape and emerging trends in dermatology, rheumatology, and neurology, ensuring TLL activities reflect the latest scientific advancements.

Qualifications:

Experience

  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in TLL or related roles, with leadership experience in managing a team of TLLs.
  • Deep experience in therapeutic area of medical dermatology.
  • In-depth knowledge of medical dermatology, including clinical practice, research, and evolving treatment paradigms.
  • Proven track record of successful relationship-building with KOLs, HCPs, and key stakeholders within the medical community.
  •  Experience working in cross-functional teams, with a demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with medical affairs, clinical, and other business functions.

Skills & Competencies

  • Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and develop a high-performing team.
  • Previous experience working in a leadership role within a biopharmaceutical company or a global pharmaceutical organization.
  • Comfort at presenting team activities to C-suite.
  • Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Deep understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, including regulatory and compliance requirements, scientific data dissemination, and account or relationship management.
  • Ability to translate information including scientific, into actionable insights for diverse audiences, including KOLs, healthcare professionals, and internal teams.
  • Strong problem-solving, strategic thinking, analytical and decision-making skills.
  • Agile, solutions-oriented leader with a strong bias for action.
  • Bachelor’s degree required.

Travel

  • This position is primarily remote with travel.
  • Willingness to travel extensively (50-75%) as required for KOL engagement, scientific meetings, brand activities and team management activities
  • Regular travel to HQ expected

Alumis Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Alumis compensation packages include generous stock option grants for all employees as well as an annual bonus program.  The salary range for this position is $215,000-$260,000 USD annually. This salary range is an estimate, and the actual salary may very based on the Company’s compensation practices degree and background.

Alumis compensation packages include generous stock option grants for all employees as well as an annual bonus program.  

Other benefits include:

  • Health insurance premiums paid at 90% for employee, 80% for dependents
  • 401k match
  • Free access to Genentech Bus & Ferry Share program
  • $100 monthly cell phone stipend
  • Unlimited PTO 
  • Free onsite gym and a kitchen stocked with yummy snacks and drinks!

We are a hard-working, collaborative team on a mission to transform patient’s lives-- and we aspire to elevate, challenge and nurture one another along the way.

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