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ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · 1 day ago

Associate Director/Director, Strategic Development & Advocacy (Thought Leader Engagement) -Retina/Ophthalmology- Southeast

Princeton, NJ

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$200K/yr - $235K/yr

10+ years exp

ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is seeking an Associate Director/Director for Strategic Development & Advocacy in the Ophthalmology space. This role involves driving advocacy and support for the company's product portfolio by engaging with Thought Leaders and collaborating with various stakeholders to inform marketing strategies.

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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Ophthalmology expertiseThought Leader engagementStrategic thinkingIndustry knowledgeProject managementEthical conductMarket awarenessBusiness acumenInfluenceLeadershipCommunicationRelationship buildingCollaborationProblem-solvingAdaptabilityNegotiation

Required

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