Position: Senior Director, Head of Rare Neurology Thought Leader Liaisons
Hybrid: 3 days a week onsite
For over 30 years, Alexion has been dedicated to transforming the lives of people living with rare diseases. We lead with breakthrough science, deep disease understanding, and an unrelenting commitment to patients. As part of AstraZeneca, we are uniquely positioned to accelerate innovation and reach more patients globally.
Working here means being driven by purpose, acting with integrity, and fostering a culture where people feel valued, connected, and empowered. You'll join a community that puts patients first, plays to win, and supports your development at every step.
TheSenior Director, Head of Rare Neurology Thought Leader Liaisonsis a senior commercial leader responsible for a high-performing organization of Thought Leader Liaisons (TLLs), Directors, Congress Lead, and Regional Insights & Tactics Lead, who serve as strategic bridges between regional markets and headquarters. This role drives enterprise-wide excellence in regional marketing strategy, thought leader engagement, and market intelligence, ensuringAlexion’sneurology portfolio achieves competitive advantage through locally relevant execution of national brand strategies.
As the architect of regional marketing capabilities, this leader establishes the vision, infrastructure, and operating model that enable regionally aligned TLLs to shape expert perception, accelerate product adoption, and deliver business outcomes across diverseU.S.markets. The role translates complex market dynamics into actionable regional strategies while ensuring strong alignment among field commercial teams, medical affairs, marketing, and senior leadership.
This rolereports directly to the Vice President,U.S. Neurology Business Unit Lead, and serves as a strategic partner whose market insight and thought leader engagement expertise helpAlexioncompete effectively ingMG, NMOSD,and emerging neurology domains.
Accountabilities
Lead and develop the Regional Thought Leader Liaison teamby establishing clear performance standards, career development pathways, and succession planning strategies.
Foster a high-performance culturecentered on strategic thinking, collaboration, and continuous improvement, positioning regional marketing as a competitive advantage forAlexion Neurology.
Design and implement onboarding and training programsthat strengthen capabilities in thought leader engagement, clinical acumen, regional strategy development, and cross-functional partnership.
Establish performance metrics and accountability frameworksthat drive business results while supporting individual growth and team cohesion.
Define and lead the strategic vision for regional marketingacrossUS Neurology, ensuring alignment with national brand strategies while enabling local market responsiveness.
Develop standardized frameworks and best practicesfor regional marketing planning, thought leader engagement, and educational program execution that can be adapted to local needs.
Partner with brand marketing leadershipto ensure regional insights inform national strategy development,Annual Needs Assessmentprocesses, and brand planning cycles.
Drive innovation in regional marketing approachesby identifying emerging opportunities to strengthen thought leader relationships and accelerate market impact.
Architect and oversee the enterprise-wide thought leader engagement strategyto ensure consistent, high-impact interactions with influential disease area experts across all regions.
Establish governance and quality standardsforCommercial Journal Exchanges,advisory boards,insight roundtables, andspeaker programsto strengthen Alexion’s position as the partner of choice.
Cultivate strategic relationships with top-tier national and regional thought leaders, serving as executive sponsor for priority engagements and ensuring continuity of key partnerships.
Partner with medical affairs, clinical development, and commercial leadershipto create integrated engagement plans that maximize value for both Alexion and external experts.
Oversee the aggregation, analysis, and synthesis of regional market intelligenceinto actionable national insights that inform strategic decision-making.
Establish systematic mechanisms for capturing voice-of-customer insightsfrom TLLs and translating them into strategic recommendations for marketing, medical, and commercial leadership.
Partner with sales and marketing leadership on quarterly business reviewshighlighting regional performance, emerging market trends, competitive dynamics, and strategic opportunities requiring enterprise attention.
Collaborate with analytics, market research, and commercial operationsto ensure data-driven decision-making supports both regional and national strategy.
Serve as the primary liaison between regional field teams and headquarters functionsto ensure seamless communication, alignment, and collaboration.
Partner with the National Sales Director and Brand Leadsto ensure regional marketing strategies enable field sales excellence and drive measurable business outcomes.
Collaborate with medical affairs leadershipto ensure appropriate integration of medical and commercial thought leader engagement activities.
Work closely with marketing operations, legal, and complianceto ensure regional programs meet all regulatory and company standards.
Lead national and regional congress strategy in partnership with national marketingto maximize thought leader engagement, scientific exchange, and executive relationship building.
Oversee high-impact executive engagements at major medical meetingsto ensure senior leadership interactions with key opinion leaders translate into strategic partnerships.
Establish frameworks for congress planning, execution, and follow-upthat drive consistent excellence and measurable return on investment.
Own regional marketing budget planning, allocation, and managementto ensure optimal investment across regions, programs, and initiatives.
Establish ROI frameworks and measurement approachesthat demonstrate the business impact of regional marketing investments.
Drive efficiency and effectivenessthrough strategic vendor partnerships, program standardization, and continuous process improvement.
Ensure all regional marketing activities are conducted professionally and in accordance with Alexion’s Code of Ethics and Business Conduct.
Establish and maintain robust compliance frameworksto ensure all thought leader engagements, educational programs, and advisory activities meet regulatory requirements.
Foster a culture of ethical decision-making and compliance excellencethroughout the regional marketing organization.
Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, healthcare, or business-related field
10+ years of progressive experienceinbio/pharmawith demonstrated success inmarketing,thought leader engagement, orcommercial leadershiproles.
3-5+ years of people leadership experience, including building and developing high-performing teams.
Proven track recordof developing and executing marketing strategies that drive measurable business results.
Deep expertise in thought leader engagement, includingadvisory boards,speaker programs, andmedical education initiatives.
Strong understanding of the US healthcare landscape, includingpayer dynamics,institutional decision-making, andspecialty pharmacy considerations.
Experience working in specialty pharmaceutical or rare disease therapeutic areas.
Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex market intelligenceinto strategic insights and actionable recommendations.
Exceptional communication skills and executive presence, with the ability to influence senior leadership and external stakeholders.
Strong business acumenwith experience managing budgets.
Proven ability to drive cross-functional alignment and collaborationacross complex matrix organizations.
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
Travel requirement: Willingness to travel25-35%of the time, including overnight and weekend travel as needed.
Advanced degree (MBA, MSc, PharmD, or equivalent)
Prior experience in neurology, immunology, or rare disease therapeutic areas
Demonstrated success launching new products or expanding into new therapeutic areas
Experience with digital marketing strategies and omnichannel engagement approaches
Track record of building organizational capabilities and developing future leaders
Prior experience working with medical affairs and clinical development teams
Strong analytical skills with experience using data and analytics to drive decision-making
Established relationships within the neurology medical community
Experience navigating complex regulatory and compliance environments in promotional and non-promotional contexts
Why Alexion?
At Alexion (AstraZeneca’s Rare Disease unit), work centres on people living with rare conditions whose journeys demand new thinking every day; this means operating at the edge of science while staying grounded in real patient stories, collaborating across disciplines to turn complex biology into transformative medicines, learning fast in an entrepreneurial environment with the backing of a global biopharma, and growing through tailored development that deepens both leadership capability and empathy for patients and communities we serve.
If this opportunity to redefine what patient engagement can be resonates, apply now to start the conversation!
The annual base pay for this position ranges from $231,988.80 - $347,983.20 USD Annual. Our positions offer eligibility for various incentives—an opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles. Benefits offered include qualified retirement programs, paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves), as well as health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.
25-Sep-2026
08-Oct-2026
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