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

ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Leading Thought Leader engagement for ANI Rare Disease’s first US-based branded product. Building advocacy and collaborating with stakeholders to develop marketing strategy.

Posted 5/7/2026full-timeRemote • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $200,000 - $235,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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 Rheumatology therapeutic area expertise preferred; Nephrology and/or Neurology experience considered secondary preferred.
Director-level candidates will be considered with a minimum of 2+ years of Rheumatology and/or Nephrology/Neurology experience if accompanied by equivalent field marketing role.
Bachelor's degree in life sciences, pharmacy, or a related field (advanced degree preferred).
Proven track record in developing and implementing Thought Leader strategies through compliant and engaging interactions via existing and meaningful relationships with key Thought Leaders.

Benefits

Comp & perks

health insurance coverage
life and disability insurance
retirement savings plans
paid leave programs
paid holidays
paid time off

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Hard Skills & Tools

Thought Leader engagementmarket analysiscommercial strategy developmentconsulting opportunitiesSpeaker Bureau developmentcross-functional collaborationcontract negotiationevent managementcompliance adherenceethical conduct

Soft Skills

communicationleadershiprelationship managementstrategic thinkingcollaborationorganizational skillsinsight gatheringfeedback provisionproblem-solvingstakeholder engagement