Director, Thought Leader Engagement – Development

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🕒 September 9

🏄 California – Remote

🏄 California – Remote

💵 $141.5k - $268.5k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

👔 Director

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AbbVie

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10,000+ employees

Founded 2013

🏥 Healthcare

💼 Consulting

🏭 Manufacturing

Healthcare • Consulting • Manufacturing

AbbVie is a global pharmaceutical company that discovers and delivers innovative medicines and solutions to enhance lives. With a focus on addressing the world's toughest health challenges, AbbVie operates in over 175 countries, providing a wide range of products across areas like immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and aesthetics. Committed to scientific innovation, AbbVie invests heavily in research and development, aiming to produce first-in-class medicines. The company also emphasizes workplace diversity, sustainability, and patient support initiatives, ensuring positive impact for both its patients and the broader community.

📋 Description

• Execute the annual Key Opinion Leader strategy within the assigned area • Contribute to the U.S. Medical Aesthetics marketing plan through KOL and emerging-account relationship management • Partner with sales leadership and Commercial Directors to select, manage, and plan KOL relationships • Plan and execute programs that educate and positively impact KOLs and healthcare providers • Develop and communicate high-quality market support aligned with approved product strategy and messaging • Collaborate with Marketing, Strategic Communications, Allergan Practice Consultants, Strategic Account teams, Sales Heads, Allergan Medical Institute, Public Relations, MSL, and Global Commercial Development teams • Coordinate across all four U.S. Medical Aesthetics cash-pay franchises • Develop existing KOLs, next-generation KOLs, and emerging leaders • Build relationships with key decision-makers, thought leaders, and stakeholders to strengthen Allergan’s presence and competitive position • Develop VIPs, speakers, trainers, and advocates in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements • Create KOL plans and strategies and maintain KOL satisfaction • Manage KOL communications for major medical meetings and identify emerging relevant meetings • Build and maintain the TEN app or KOL tracking platform • Initiate strategic programs at key accounts and organize Market Insights Programs • Identify influential next-generation KOLs • Coordinate internal stakeholders across Tech, Marketing, National Account, TLD, and other teams • Develop regional opportunities and special projects • Liaise with sales teams on product and portfolio opportunities • Attend key industry society meetings, engage area KOLs, and coordinate cross-functional meetings • Attend approximately 10–12 society meetings per year and support receptions, dinners, and symposia • Recommend speakers, content, and agenda modifications for society meetings

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of experience and education required • Master’s degree preferred • 10 or more years of sales and/or marketing management experience • Thorough knowledge of the healthcare or pharmaceutical industry • Ability to develop and execute key strategies • Ability to develop relationships with physicians, AHCPs, society meeting owners and leadership teams, and other healthcare professionals • Ability to work effectively in a matrixed environment • Ability to develop first-line managers and emerging leaders through peer influence and mentoring • Ability to monitor field activity and oversee resources, budgets, expenses, and business operations • Travel 75%+ • Ability to establish credible and effective customer relationships through strategic discussion and engagement • Ability to prioritize activities and relationships across all four Aesthetic Divisions • Technical expertise and business acumen • Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills • Strong creative and conceptual thinking skills • Excellent presentation skills • Strong analytical, consulting, and business planning skills • Proven positive role-model and leadership qualities • Experience working with finances and budgets

🏖️ Benefits

• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick leave • Medical, dental, and vision insurance • 401(k) • Eligibility for long-term incentive programs • Travel compensation/arrangements associated with required travel • Equal opportunity employment and reasonable accommodation support