Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: ARQT) · 1 week ago
Exec. Director, Head of Prof. Relations & Strategic Partnerships
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$260K/yr - $275K/yr
12+ years expArcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc. is a pioneering medical dermatology company dedicated to revolutionizing the treatment of serious skin diseases. The Head of Professional Relations & Strategic Partnerships is responsible for elevating Arcutis' presence within the dermatology ecosystem and driving growth and partnership strategies in the U.S. market.
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Responsibilities
Develop and execute a comprehensive Professional Relations strategy that strengthens Arcutis’ leadership position in Dermatology
Serve as the senior relationship owner for priority dermatology customers, including global, national, and regional KOLs
Enhance coordination and efficiency of HCP interactions with Arcutis executive and functional leadership
Leadership of the Therapeutic Leader Liaison (TLL) Team
Lead, coach, and develop the TLL team to ensure impactful, compliant scientific and professional engagement with key stakeholders
Establish a clear vision, operating model, and performance expectations for the TLL function aligned with corporate priorities
Drive best-in-class field insights generation and cross-functional collaboration with Medical Affairs, Marketing, Market Access, and Commercial Leadership
Play a central role in shaping and executing Arcutis’ growth and partnership strategy within the U.S. dermatology ecosystem
Develop and manage enterprise-level, business-to-business relationships with leading dermatology groups and management organizations
Serve as the primary liaison between Arcutis and these organizations, ensuring alignment of priorities, strategic objectives, and partnership opportunities
Identify and evaluate innovative collaboration models to accelerate adoption of Zoryve and future Arcutis assets across partner networks
Co-create joint initiatives that enhance patient access and drive measurable business impact
Act as a credible, trusted ambassador for Arcutis’ mission and values
Create opportunities for Arcutis’ executive leadership to engage meaningfully with the dermatology community
Translate field insights and partner feedback into actionable recommendations that influence brand strategy, lifecycle planning, and commercial innovation
Ensure all interactions with healthcare professionals and external partners adhere to relevant laws, regulations, and industry codes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred
12+ years of progressively responsible experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, with significant exposure to Dermatology, Immunology, or Specialty Care therapeutic areas
Proven leadership experience managing field-facing, customer-engagement, or professional relations teams
Demonstrated success building and managing enterprise-level strategic partnerships, preferably within private equity–backed physician groups, integrated delivery networks, or large-scale healthcare platforms
Track record of cultivating relationships with KOLs and professional societies and shaping customer engagement strategies at a national level
Deep understanding of U.S. healthcare dynamics, including large scale practice models, specialty care practice economics, reimbursement pathways, and the evolving dermatology landscape
Experience working cross-functionally with Commercial, Medical Affairs, Market Access, Clinical Development, and Executive Leadership teams
Strong working knowledge of regulatory, legal, and compliance frameworks governing HCP and enterprise engagements
Experience representing an organization at major congresses, advisory boards, or external leadership forums
Expected travel is 50%-70% (Congresses, Customer visits, Home office visits)
Executive presence and influence: Ability to engage credibly with senior physicians, KOLs, C-suite leaders of large dermatology groups, and Arcutis' executive leadership
Strategic thinker: Skilled in translating field insights, stakeholder needs, and market trends into clear strategic recommendations and partnership initiatives
Relationship builder: Exceptional interpersonal skills with a track record of earning trust and developing long-term relationships in complex stakeholder environments
Enterprise partnership acumen: Ability to structure, negotiate, and operationalize innovative collaboration models that deliver mutual value and measurable business impact
Team leadership excellence: Proven ability to inspire, develop, and manage high-performing teams, creating a culture of accountability, integrity, and innovation
Commercial and clinical fluency: Strong command of dermatology treatment paradigms, scientific data, and the commercial drivers that influence product adoption and practice behavior
Cross-functional collaboration: Adept at working across Commercial, Medical Affairs, Market Access, Legal/Compliance, and corporate leadership to ensure aligned strategy and execution
Adaptability and agility: Thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with evolving priorities and the need to balance long-term strategy with near-term execution
Results orientation: Demonstrated ability to deliver measurable outcomes, growth, partnership impact, KOL engagement, or strategic alignment through disciplined planning and execution
Company
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: ARQT)
Arcutis (Nasdaq: ARQT) was founded in 2016 to address significant unmet needs in medical dermatology.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$833.5MKey Investors
SLR Capital PartnersHBM Healthcare InvestmentsOrbiMed
2024-02-28Post Ipo Equity· $150M
2023-10-19Post Ipo Equity· $100M
2022-08-02Post Ipo Equity
Leadership Team
Frank Watanabe
President and Chief Executive Officer
Latha Vairavan
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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