Senior Thought Leader Liaison, Lung and Head and Neck Oncology - Mid Atlantic

Location: Field-based in the United States, supporting the MidAtlantic District covering North Carolina and Virginia; candidates may apply from any U.S. location. The role requires a valid U.S. driver's license and more than 50% travel, potentially up to 65%, including weekend events.

Base pay: $137,000–$235,750 per year.

Company

Johnson & Johnson MedTech develops healthcare and oncology solutions focused on preventing, treating, and curing complex diseases.

What you will do

• Lead the MidAtlantic regional KOL engagement, marketing education, and faculty development strategy for Lung and Head and Neck Oncology.
• Build relationships with academic and community KOLs, influential healthcare professionals, and other stakeholders.
• Provide local market insights to the RYBREVANT Brand team and coordinate regional plans with marketing, medical, sales, analytics, and commercial excellence partners.
• Analyze regional treatment-pattern variations to inform peer-to-peer education and insight-program placement.
• Shape innovative regional and national educational platforms, congress engagement, future launches, and KOL marketing operations.
• Monitor the regional marketing budget, support business planning, manage agencies, and potentially lead other oncology Thought Leader Liaisons.

Requirements

• BA or BS degree in a related field; an MBA, MD, PharmD, PhD, or other relevant graduate degree is preferred.
• At least 6 years of experience in marketing, medical affairs, key account management, sales, or sales leadership, ideally involving KOLs or influential healthcare professionals.
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders and delivering strategic results.
• Understanding of industry trends, oncology markets, customer relationship management, and patient-focused strategy.
• Valid driver's license issued in the United States is required.
• More than 50% travel is required, potentially up to 65%, including field-based educational events, meetings, congresses, and weekend programs.

Nice to have

• Pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry experience engaging KOLs and professional healthcare associations.
• Deep medical or scientific knowledge of oncology.
• Experience leading change and transformation, with strong communication and leadership skills.
• Interest in learning and applying emerging technologies such as AI.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive work environment centered on individual dignity, diversity, and equal opportunity.
• Retirement pension and 401(k) savings plans.
• Vacation, sick time, holidays, personal and family time, parental leave, caregiver leave, bereavement leave, volunteer leave, and military spouse time-off.
• Accommodation support is available for applicants with disabilities during the interview process.