Associate Director, Field Marketing - Illinois

About the position

The Associate Director, Field Marketing, is a field-based, customer-facing (non-sales) role and a key member of the Dermatology marketing team. This position focuses on cultivating and sustaining long-term relationships with current and emerging key opinion leaders (KOLs) in Psoriasis (PsO) across the U.S. In this role, you will play a critical part in shaping and executing brand strategy by driving strategic partnerships, facilitating meaningful dialogue around the evolving treatment landscape, and positioning Takeda as a leader in PsO. You will report to the Director, Head of HCP Engagements.

Responsibilities

• Identify, cultivate, and maintain long-term relationships with national and regional Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) in the dermatology space.
• Develop and execute strategic engagement plans aligned with brand objectives, serving as a subject matter expert (SME) in psoriasis disease management.
• Ensure compliant, accurate, and balanced scientific communication during all interactions with external stakeholders.
• Gather and analyze competitive intelligence (CI) to stay informed on KOL alignment, key geographic market drivers, influence points, and provider dynamics.
• Act as a liaison between KOLs and Takeda's senior and executive leadership, facilitating strategic insights and collaborative opportunities.
• Capture, document, and analyze customer and market insights to identify regional and national trends, informing strategic decisions by the brand team in preparation for market entry.
• Share synthesized customer insights with cross-functional stakeholders, addressing key business questions to support marketing strategy, optimize resources, and develop tactics that drive brand performance.
• Plan, develop, and execute advisory board meetings with KOLs to gather insights on disease management, treatment trends, and unmet medical needs.
• Support the strategy, planning, and execution of national and regional congresses to advance the Dermatology brand and increase disease state awareness.
• Lead partnerships with field leadership within the assigned geography to optimize and effectively execute marketing strategies.
• Serve as a strategic bridge between internal teams and external thought leaders to ensure alignment and collaboration.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Biology, Marketing, Strategy, or Business Administration.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in marketing or sales within the biopharmaceutical industry, including a minimum of 3 years in Key Opinion Leader management.
• Proven experience in developing engagement plans for thought leader/KOL management, with the ability to confidently liaise with external stakeholders.
• Experience in Speaker Bureau strategy, including training, content development, and execution of national-level programs.
• Strong leadership capabilities with the ability to set direction, drive alignment, resolve issues, and assess risk.
• Excellent collaboration skills with a proven ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority.
• Highly organized with strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills; able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills, with demonstrated learning agility, financial acumen, and budgeting experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working in the Psoriasis therapeutic market.
• New product launch experience.
• In-depth knowledge of buy-and-bill reimbursement models and payer dynamics.
• Skilled in complex biologics.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan and company match.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Basic life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Paid volunteer time off.
• Company holidays.
• Well-being benefits.
• Up to 80 hours of sick time per calendar year.
• Accrual of up to 120 hours of paid vacation for new hires.