Thought Leader Liaison, Neuroscience Franchise, Kentuckiana Region

Job Overview

The Thought Leader Liaison (TLL), Neuroscience Franchise supports the Kentuckiana Region. This field‑based role involves significant travel (~60–65%) to customers, advisory boards, congresses, and internal meetings. The position is available in Kentucky and Indiana, with preference for candidates located in major metropolitan markets with easy access to a national airport.

• Execute KOL engagement plans, peer‑to‑peer education programs, and faculty development activities within assigned geography, ensuring alignment with Brand priorities and compliance standards.
• Build and maintain long‑term relationships with academic and community KOLs.
• Deliver high‑quality, compliant speaker programs and customer engagements, ensuring consistency of messaging and execution.
• Support the planning and execution of advisory boards, congress activities, and product theater events.
• Participate in and support key customer interactions and executive engagements.
• Capture, document, and communicate field insights, customer feedback, and market observations in a structured and actionable manner.
• Apply insights and analytics to refine engagement approaches and improve effectiveness over time.
• Coordinate with Brand Marketing, Medical Affairs, Sales Leadership, and other cross‑functional partners.
• Maintain strong understanding of local market dynamics, treatment patterns, and competitive landscape.
• Ensure strict adherence to legal, regulatory, and compliance standards.

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 5–7years of relevant pharmaceutical or biotech experience, including sales, marketing, medical, market access, or other field‑based roles.
• Demonstrated experience executing field‑based programs and engaging HCPs/KOLs in a compliant and customer‑focused manner.
• Proven ability to deliver consistent, high‑quality customer engagement within an assigned geography.
• Strong understanding of working within a matrixed organization and executing against established plans.
• Excellent communication skills, with ability to capture, synthesize, and communicate insights clearly.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and execute with discipline in a dynamic field environment.
• Valid US driver’s license.

• Experience in a role outside of direct sales (e.g., marketing, medical affairs, training, market access, analytics).
• Neuroscience, psychiatry, or CNS therapeutic area experience.
• Experience supporting or executing peer‑to‑peer education programs, advisory boards, or medical education initiatives.
• Experience in a field‑based role with direct HCP/KOL engagement.
• Demonstrated ability to apply learnings and feedback to continuously improve execution.
• Commitment to learning emerging technologies such as AI.

Base pay range: $ – $.

Benefits include: retirement plans (401(k)), paid time off (vacation 120–480hours, sick time, holiday pay, parental leave 480hours, etc.), and additional leave options (bereavement, caregiver, volunteer, military spouse).

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.