Senior Thought Leader Liaison, Lung and Head and Neck Oncology - Midwest

Location: Field-based in the United States, supporting the Great Plains District across Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, and Illinois; greater than 50% travel, up to 65%, is required. A valid U.S. driver's license is required. Many educational events may take place on weekends.

Base pay: $137,000–$235,750 per year.

Company

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

What you will do

• Lead regional KOL engagement, marketing education, faculty development, and peer-to-peer marketing strategies.
• Provide local market insights to the RYBREVANT Brand team and shape future brand strategies.
• Build relationships with academic and community KOLs, healthcare professionals, and other stakeholders.
• Track regional lung and head and neck oncology trends and coordinate engagement plans with cross-functional partners.
• Use analytics on regional treatment patterns to inform program placement, monitor budgets, and support business planning.
• Shape innovative educational platforms, congress engagement, brand strategy, agency management, and potential development of other oncology TLLs.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree in a related field required; an MBA, MD, PharmD, PhD, or related 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 with internal and external stakeholders, developing strategies, innovating, and delivering measurable outcomes.
• Ability to build lasting customer relationships with a strong focus on patient impact and customer centricity.
• Valid U.S. driver's license required.
• Greater than 50% travel, up to 65%, is required for field-based events, meetings, congresses, and programs.

Nice to have

• Pharma or biotech experience engaging with KOLs and professional healthcare associations.
• Medical or scientific oncology expertise and understanding of the oncology marketplace.
• Leadership through change, transformation, and strong communication skills.
• Interest in emerging technologies such as AI and experience applying new tools.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive work environment focused on diversity, dignity, and equal opportunity.
• Retirement pension and 401(k) savings plans, subject to plan terms.
• Vacation, sick time, holidays, personal and family time, parental leave, caregiver leave, bereavement leave, volunteer leave, and military spouse time-off.
• Work focused on oncology innovation, patient outcomes, and developing future treatments.