Director, Thought Leader Engagement (TLEL) (Gastroenterology)

Location: Remote within the United States; U.S. East Coast preferred. Candidates must be located within or willing to work East Coast business hours.

Annual base salary: $176,600–$294,300, plus a 20% bonus target and eligibility for a share-based long-term incentive program.

Company

hirify.global is a global pharmaceutical company developing medicines and healthcare solutions.

What you will do

• Develop and execute compliant thought leader and opinion leader engagement strategies for the Gastroenterology franchise.
• Map national and regional opinion leader communities, relationships, and emerging experts to guide engagement plans.
• Build long-term relationships and serve as the primary commercial contact for assigned thought leaders.
• Gather, synthesize, document, and share insights on treatment patterns, brand perceptions, unmet needs, and market dynamics.
• Coordinate thought leader interactions at national and regional congresses and meetings with Marketing and Medical teams.
• Establish engagement metrics and ensure activities follow company policies, legal requirements, and compliance standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; an advanced degree is preferred.
• Approximately 8–10+ years of experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or related healthcare industries.
• Experience in commercial, medical affairs, marketing, sales leadership, strategy, or customer engagement roles.
• Strong relationship-building, analytical, communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Experience working cross-functionally in a matrixed environment and influencing without authority.
• Permanent U.S. work authorization is required; U.S. work visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice to have

• Gastroenterology experience.
• Experience designing and executing thought leader or opinion leader engagement programs.
• Science or clinical background.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote work with alignment to East Coast business hours.
• Approximately 50% travel, including evenings and weekends when required.
• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) matching and additional retirement savings contributions.
• Paid vacation, holidays, personal days, and caregiver, parental, and medical leave.
• Participation in a global performance plan and share-based long-term incentive program.