Associate Director, Stakeholder Relations

IPSEN

Mississauga, Canada
Base: $130,000 - $190,000; bonus/equity: eligible ...
Key opinion leader (kol) management
Patient advocacy engagement
Cross-functional strategy development
Develop and lead cross-functional strategies that support Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) in Neuroscience and Rare Disease, and build relationships with Patient Groups and community-based organizations

Job Summary

  • Develop and lead cross-functional strategies that support Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) in Neuroscience and Rare Disease, and build relationships with Patient Groups and community-based organizations.
  • This is a highly strategic, hands-on, and largely externally facing role involving relationship-building with physicians, patient organizations, and key internal and external stakeholders.
  • Leveraging a deep understanding of political, economic, and business factors that influence the therapeutic area, this individual will generate insights through active internal and external cross-functional partnerships that will direct and inform brand strategy.

Matching Summary

Develop and lead cross-functional strategies that support Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) in Neuroscience and Rare Disease, and build relationships with Patient Groups and community-based organizations.

Salary

Base: $130,000 - $190,000; Bonus/Equity: eligible for short-term incentives; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Key Opinion Leader (KOL) management
  • Patient advocacy engagement
  • Cross-functional strategy development
  • External relationship building
  • Market analysis and insights generation

Nice-to-have

  • Human-centric leadership
  • Culture of collaboration and impact
  • Empowered and inclusive workplace
  • Sustainable growth focus

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 10 years progressive pharmaceutical/biotech experience
  • Minimum 5 years sales and marketing experience
  • Experience in product launch, rare disease, or patient advocacy preferred
  • B.A. or B.Sc. degree required
  • Ability to travel 40-50%

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Not specified

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