Talent.com
Associate Director, Thought Leader Liaison Eye Care

Associate Director, Thought Leader Liaison Eye Care

ViatrisChicago, IL, US
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Associate Director, Thought Leader Liaison Eye Care

At Viatris, we see healthcare not as it is but as it should be. We act courageously and are uniquely positioned to be a source of stability in a world of evolving healthcare needs. Viatris empowers people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life. We do so via :

  • Access Providing high quality trusted medicines regardless of geography or circumstance;
  • Leadership Advancing sustainable operations and innovative solutions to improve patient health; and
  • Partnership Leveraging our collective expertise to connect people to products and services.

Every day, we rise to the challenge to make a difference and here's how the Associate Director, Thought Leader Liaison Eye Care role will make an impact :

Key responsibilities for this role include :

  • Lead regional engagement with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), Healthcare Organizations (HCOs), and Professional Societies to support the Eye Care portfolio strategy.
  • Build advocacy, gather insights, and drive execution of marketing initiatives. This includes speaker bureau development, peer education, and brand presence at key congresses and advisory boards. The role also ensures field insights inform headquarters strategy and cross-functional alignment.
  • Thought Leader Engagement & Advocacy :

  • Develop and manage regional KOL engagement plans aligned with brand strategy.
  • Serve as the primary contact for KOLs and professional societies in assigned geography.
  • Build long-term relationships with Ophthalmology and Optometry leaders to drive advocacy and education.
  • Strategic Marketing Execution :

  • Implement marketing plans tailored to regionally-focused market dynamics.
  • Represent the brand at national and regional congresses, symposia, and advisory boards.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to support educational initiatives, including product theaters and peer exchanges.
  • Speaker Bureau & Educational Programming :

  • Identify, contract with, and manage promotional speakers.
  • Serve as moderator or faculty for peer-to-peer educational events.
  • Monitor speaker performance and provide coaching to ensure alignment and compliance.
  • Insight Generation & Cross-Functional Collaboration :

  • Capture and share actionable insights from KOLs to inform brand strategy and messaging.
  • Partner with Medical Affairs, Sales, Market Access, and Training for cohesive customer engagement.
  • Support commercial advisory boards, including advisor identification and content development.
  • Compliance & Operational Excellence :

  • Ensure all activities comply with legal, regulatory, and company standards.
  • Manage budgets, timelines, and logistics with accuracy and accountability.
  • Model a culture of ethics, integrity, and compliance.
  • The minimum qualifications for this role are :

  • Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g. marketing, business administration, life sciences, healthcare) and 8-10 years of relevant professional experience required. Master's degree (or equivalent advanced degree) preferred. Minimum of 5 years of success in pharmaceutical roles involving Thought Leader or Center of Excellence engagement (e.g. TLL, Regional Marketing Manager, Account Manager, Medical Science Liaison, Medical Communications) and 2 years of Sales Manager or Field Trainer experience required. However, a combination of experience and / or education will be taken into consideration.
  • Must possess cross-functional experience in Ophthalmic specialties (e.g. sales, training, management, marketing, business development, KOL engagement).
  • Strong knowledge of Ophthalmic disease states and understanding of Ophthalmology and Optometry practice dynamics, business models, and communication preferences required.
  • Ability to travel up to 80% required, including evenings and weekends as needed. May be required to work conferences and events during evenings and weekends as needed.
  • Must possess financial and budget management experience.
  • Must demonstrate ability to collaborate effectively with internal marketing, sales, cross-functional teams, and external agencies, vendors, healthcare organizations, and providers.
  • Communicate clearly and persuasively with teammates, leadership, and stakeholdersboth in writing and verbally required.
  • Ability to plan and execute tactical initiatives with precision, aligned to strategic priorities required.
  • Lead without formal authority, influencing cross-functional teams and external stakeholders, required.
  • Ability to be comfortable initiating and managing challenging conversations with KOLs required.
  • Disease state education and product launch experience in specialty pharmaceuticals preferred.
  • Experience in competitive or fast-paced therapeutic markets preferred.
  • Proficiency in speaking, comprehending, reading and writing English is required.
  • Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. The salary range for this position is $95,000 - $193,000.

    At Viatris, we offer competitive salaries, benefits and an inclusive environment where you can use your experiences, perspectives and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others.

    Viatris is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

    Create a job alert for this search

    Associate Director • Chicago, IL, US

    Related jobs
    • Promoted
    Associate Director, Alumni and Volunteer Experience

    Associate Director, Alumni and Volunteer Experience

    University of ChicagoChicago, IL, US
    Full-time
    Associate Director, Alumni And Volunteer Experience.The Advancement Office engages alumni (~220k), current students, parents, and friends of the University through intellectual, professional and so...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Associate Director, Connections Strategy

    Associate Director, Connections Strategy

    RISE Services IncNorth Chicago, IL, United States
    Full-time
    We create omnichannel experiences using our proprietary tech stack and advanced analytics capabilities to help solve the unique struggles brands face today. We offer "Risers" the opportunity to work...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Associate Director of Credentialing

    Associate Director of Credentialing

    Erie Family Health CentersChicago, IL, US
    Full-time
    Join the Erie team! Motivated by the belief that healthcare is a human right, we provide high quality affordable care to support healthier people, families, and communities.Erie delivers holistic c...Show moreLast updated: 22 days ago
    • Promoted
    Director Thought Leader Engagement and Development

    Director Thought Leader Engagement and Development

    AbbVieChicago, IL, US
    Full-time
    Director, Us Thought Leader Engagement And Development, Us Medical Aesthetics.The Director, US Thought Leader Engagement And Development, U. Medical Aesthetics, will be responsible for executing on ...Show moreLast updated: 22 days ago
    • Promoted
    Thought Leader Liaison - Central

    Thought Leader Liaison - Central

    AbbVieChicago, IL, US
    Full-time
    AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkab...Show moreLast updated: 3 days ago
    • Promoted
    Clinical Director

    Clinical Director

    FCS, IncChicago, IL, US
    Permanent
    NEW MAT Recovery program in North Chicago is opening in a few months and needs to hire a Clinical Director.The Director will provide oversite to the other clinicians seeing clients and help ensure ...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Associate Director, Strategy

    Associate Director, Strategy

    IPG MediabrandsChicago, IL, United States
    Full-time
    We believe in the power of media to reshape our industry and orchestrate a brand's entire consumer experience, by balancing both what unites people and what makes them different.When brands unite p...Show moreLast updated: 21 days ago
    • Promoted
    Associate Director Quantitative Insights

    Associate Director Quantitative Insights

    MaterialChicago, IL, US
    Full-time
    Associate Director, Quantitative Insights - Global Tracking.This role is to be based near one of our offices in Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Austin, Oakland or Philadelphia.We turn customer chal...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Associate Director, Principal Gifts Stewardship (Acknowledgements and Reporting)

    Associate Director, Principal Gifts Stewardship (Acknowledgements and Reporting)

    University of ChicagoChicago, IL, US
    Full-time
    This role develops and implements programs with senior leadership and colleagues to lead a comprehensive University-wide donor relations program to enrich the relationship between donors and the Un...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Associate Account Director

    Associate Account Director

    RAPPChicago, IL, United States
    Full-time
    RAPP Chicago is looking for an Associate Account Director to join our award-winning Account Leadership team.We are RAPP - world leaders in activating growth with precision and empathy at scale.As a...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Associate Director of Residential Education

    Associate Director of Residential Education

    InsideHigherEdLake Forest, Illinois, United States
    Full-time
    Associate Director of Residential Education October 14, 2025.The Associate Director of Residential Education provides leadership for the educational and developmental aspects of the residential exp...Show moreLast updated: 22 days ago
    • Promoted
    Associate Director, Connections Strategy

    Associate Director, Connections Strategy

    RiseChicago, IL, US
    Full-time
    We create omnichannel experiences using our proprietary tech stack and advanced analytics capabilities to help solve the unique struggles brands face today. We offer "Risers" the opportunity to work...Show moreLast updated: 1 day ago
    • Promoted
    Associate Director, Analytics

    Associate Director, Analytics

    RAPPChicago, IL, United States
    Full-time
    RAPP Chicago is looking for an Associate Director, Analytics to join our award-winning Marketing Sciences team.We are RAPP - world leaders in activating growth with precision and empathy at scale.A...Show moreLast updated: 16 days ago
    • Promoted
    Residence Director

    Residence Director

    InsideHigherEdLake Forest, Illinois, United States
    Full-time
    Residence DirectorSeptember 18, 2025.The Department of Residence Life at Lake Forest College invites candidates to apply for the position of Residence Director. A highly selective liberal arts colle...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Associate Director, Connections Strategy

    Associate Director, Connections Strategy

    Quad / GraphicsChicago, IL, US
    Full-time
    Focus on the core content of the job post, removing any extra metadata, navigation mentions, and redundant headers.Keep the content beautiful and concise, removing all unnecessary elements and form...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Associate Center Clinical Director

    Associate Center Clinical Director

    ChenMedChicago, IL, United States
    Full-time
    We’re changing lives every day.For both our patients and our team members.Are you innovative and entrepreneurial minded? Is your work ethic and ambition off the charts? Do you inspire others with ...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Associate Director, Stewardship Reporting

    Associate Director, Stewardship Reporting

    University of ChicagoChicago, IL, US
    Full-time
    Donor Relations Program Manager.This role develops and implements programs with senior leadership and colleagues to lead a comprehensive University-wide donor relations program to enrich the relati...Show moreLast updated: 7 days ago
    • Promoted
    Associate Director, Innovation

    Associate Director, Innovation

    AbbVieGreat Lakes, IL, US
    Full-time
    Associate Director, Innovation.The Enterprise Innovation group works side-by-side with the AbbVie executive team on many of the most pressing issues facing the organization, both in the short term ...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago