ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Associate Director/Director, Strategic Development – Advocacy, Thought Leader Engagement, Retina/Ophthalmology

ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: New Jersey • United States

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Salary

💰 $200,000 - $235,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • 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

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
Thought Leader engagementmarket analysiscommercial strategy developmentmarketing initiativescontract negotiationSpeaker Bureau developmentcompliance adherenceconsulting opportunitiesevent managementcross-functional collaboration
Soft skills
communicationleadershiprelationship managementstrategic thinkingcollaborationethical conductorganizational skillsinsight gatheringfeedback provisionproblem-solving