Director, KOL Management & Engagement - Northwest

Mavericks Wanted

When was the last time you achieved the impossible? If that thought feels overwhelming, you might want to pause here, but if it sparks excitement...read on
 
In 2015, we pioneered a “moneyball for biotech” approach, pooling projects and promising early-stage research from academia together under one financial umbrella to reduce risk and unleash innovation. This model allows science and small teams of experts to lead the way. We build bridges to groundbreaking advancements in rare disease, and develop life-changing medicines for patients with unmet needs as fast as humanly possible. 
 
Together we define white space, push boundaries and empower people to solve problems. If you're someone who defies convention, join us and work alongside some of the most respected minds in the industry. Together, we'll ask "why not?" and help reengineer the future of biopharma.

What You'll Do

The Director of KOL Management & Engagement will support Attruby (acoramidis) in ATTR-cardiomyopathy. The individual will have a deep understanding and relationships within the ATTR-CM community. They will drive cross-functional collaboration and tactical alignment, ensuring success in the US and across the globe. Additionally, this individual will lead the development of assessment, strategic and tactical development, and engagement with key opinion leaders. Success will be measured by gaining and sharing key insights, developing knowledge related to an asset and/or disease state, and developing mutually beneficial partnerships with relevant stakeholders.

This person will play a lead strategic role on the commercial product team and work closely with Market Insights, Development, Sales, Compliance, Regulatory, Medical Affairs, and other key stakeholders. The position requires excellent communication skills, leadership, and a proven ability to influence the organization. Candidates should feel at home in a fast-paced environment. This role will report to the Senior Director of HCP Marketing.

Responsibilities

• Design KOL identification/profiling, mapping, and key strategic efforts to establish engagement with and by KOLs in the cardiology space
• Lead the creation, execution, and maintenance of the commercial KOL engagement plan to build, cultivate, and maintain KOL relationships
• Develop resources for KOL engagement activities, such as a database or similar platform for tracking KOL partnership
• Collaborate to develop and manage members of the Attruby speaker bureau, inclusive of program structure/development/maintenance, speaker selection, and innovative approaches to further brand messaging
• Lead US Congress KOL engagement planning
• Partner closely with internal teams to ensure we are using appropriate insights and metrics to inform the KOL management strategy and activities – directly to KOLs and with KOLs toward community physicians
• Lead the development and execution of commercial advisory boards to inform, uncover opportunities, and support brand strategy and launch preparation
• Liaise and communicate with internal stakeholders, including medical affairs and product development, advisory board insights to ensure aligned understanding and implementation
• Proactively evaluate/assess the relevant market landscape, monitoring changes in market dynamics, competition, clinician needs, and practices
• Developing targeted measurement plans – setting goals and meeting KPIs
• Work cross-functionally with agency partners, sales, commercial operations, brand analytics, IT, MCM, etc.

Where You'll Work

This is a field-based role in the Northwast U.S region.

Who You Are

• 7+ years of industry experience (sales/marketing, clinical practice, academic, and/or medical affairs)
• Residency is a must in the Pacific Northwest (including but not limited to Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Colorado, Utah) - Applicants must reside in this geography to be considered
• Prior ATTR-CM experience is strongly preferred and encouraged
• Heart failure / cardiovascular experience required
• Field-based experience is preferred but not required
• Experience leading KOL engagement activities, including the management of KOL data and implementation of strategic initiatives
• High-level strategic thinking, with the ability to translate customer insights into actionable marketing strategy and to align with key stakeholders on operational priorities
• Proven self-starter, able to work independently and as part of a team 
• Able to handle full workload across multiple projects 
• Collaborates seamlessly across functions to build effective working relationships and align on strategy and execution
• Proven track record of strong strategic leadership, teamwork, innovation, and project management and demonstrated ability to manage, lead, and mentor individuals
• Successful launch experience in a competitive market is preferred 
• Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills 
• High level of self-awareness and understanding of the importance of self-monitoring behavior for continuous improvement 
• True entrepreneurial spirit – BridgeBio was built to do things differently and address the needs of underserved populations, driven by science and unrelenting passion for patients 
• Up to 50% of travel is anticipated for conference attendance, KOL meetings, speaker program attendance, etc.

Rewarding Those Who Make the Mission Possible

We have high expectations for our team members. We make sure those working hard for patients are rewarded and cared for in return. 

Financial Benefits:

• Market leading compensation 
• 401K with 100% employer match on first 3% & 50% on the next 2%
• Employee stock purchase program
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Referral program with $2,500 award for hired referrals

Health & Wellbeing:

• Comprehensive health care with 100% premiums covered - no cost to you and dependents
• Mental health support via Spring Health (6 therapy sessions & 6 coaching sessions)
• Hybrid work model - employees have the autonomy in where and how they do their work 
• Unlimited flexible paid time off - take the time that you need
• Paid parental leave - 4 months for birthing parents & 2 months for non-birthing parents
• Flex spending accounts & company-provided group term life & disability 
• Subsidized lunch via Forkable on days worked from our office

Skill Development & Career Paths:

• People are part of our growth and success story - from discovery to active drug trials and FDA pipelines, there are endless opportunities for skill development and internal mobility
• We provide career pathing through regular feedback, continuous education and professional development programs via LinkedIn Learning, LifeLabs, Spring Health & BetterUp Coaching
• We celebrate strong performance with financial rewards, peer-to-peer recognition, and growth opportunities