Director, Strategic Engagements (Central)
Core
Director of strategic engagements supporting the commercial launch of Azetukalner for epilepsy by managing KOL relationships and market development strategies.
Role type
Senior IC strategic market development director (pharma)
Builds
Commercial launch readiness and brand advocacy for Azetukalner
Domain
Biopharmaceuticals / Neuroscience / Epilepsy
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
KOL engagement, market intelligence, commercial strategy, stakeholder mapping, cross-functional leadership, budget management, team leadership
Preferred skills
MBA, PharmD, PhD, 10+ years in epilepsy marketing or sales leadership
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Identify and cultivate long-term relationships with national and regional epilepsy KOLs; Own commercial KOL influence mapping; Monitor and synthesize stakeholder insights to inform commercial strategy; Serve as a strategic advisor to Commercial leadership; Support launch readiness initiatives; Lead cross-functional coordination across Commercial, Medical Affairs, and Market Access; Drive coordinated account planning; Attend and lead strategic engagement activities at national and regional congresses; Identify and develop strategic partnerships with professional societies and advocacy organizations; Facilitate high-impact engagements between senior leadership and KOLs; Plan and manage budget proposals; Recruit, lead, and evaluate direct reports.
Seniority
Director, hands-on leadership