National Director, External Expert Engagement, Breast Cancer in United States at Jobgether

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a National Director, External Expert Engagement, Breast Cancer based in the United States.

This senior leadership role sits at the intersection of medical, marketing, and strategic engagement within a highly specialized therapeutic area.
You will lead the development and execution of national strategies to engage top medical experts and key opinion leaders in breast cancer.
The role is responsible for shaping impactful cross-functional engagement plans that influence brand positioning and market understanding.
You will collaborate closely with Medical Affairs, Marketing, and General Management to align insights and strategic priorities across stakeholders.
This position requires strong scientific fluency, commercial acumen, and the ability to translate complex healthcare dynamics into actionable strategies.
You will represent the organization in high-value expert interactions, congresses, and advisory forums at a national level.
This is a highly visible leadership role with direct impact on strategy, external perception, and patient-focused innovation.

In this role, you will define and lead the national strategy for external expert engagement in breast cancer, ensuring alignment across marketing, medical, and commercial priorities.

• Define and maintain a structured universe of medical experts (Tier 1, Tier 2, and emerging leaders) in collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Lead and coordinate high-impact engagements with key medical experts to gather insights on market dynamics, treatment landscape, and patient journey
• Develop and support advisory boards, consultancy frameworks, and expert nomination processes to inform strategic direction
• Partner with Medical Affairs to deploy experts in targeted initiatives such as access, payer, and clinical engagement programs
• Design and execute cross-functional engagement plans at national and regional congresses and scientific events
• Serve as a primary liaison between external experts and internal teams, ensuring appropriate routing and follow-up of engagements
• Contribute to the design and delivery of educational programs, peer exchanges, and leadership-level scientific interactions
• Monitor KPIs, evaluate engagement impact, and provide strategic business reviews to senior leadership
• Ensure compliance, quality, and consistency in all external expert engagement activities

This role requires a highly experienced leader with strong expertise in healthcare, pharmaceutical marketing, and stakeholder engagement within complex disease areas.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in thought leadership, account management, or related pharmaceutical/healthcare roles
• At least 2+ years of people management or leadership experience
• Strong background in specialty sales, oncology, or related therapeutic areas (breast cancer experience strongly preferred)
• Deep understanding of healthcare systems, medical stakeholders, and clinical environments
• Proven ability to build and manage relationships with physicians, key opinion leaders, and healthcare organizations
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical capabilities, and presentation skills
• Experience designing and executing marketing, engagement, or commercial strategies
• Financial and budget management experience in a business or marketing context
• High level of interpersonal, influencing, and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Ability to operate in complex, matrixed environments with agility and autonomy

• Competitive annual salary range: $185,500 – $344,500, based on experience and qualifications
• Performance-based annual bonus and eligibility for equity awards (depending on level)
• Comprehensive health, life, and disability insurance coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions and matching
• Generous paid time off including vacation, holidays, personal days, and additional leave options
• Opportunity to work remotely within the United States
• High-impact leadership role with national visibility and strategic influence
• Access to cross-functional collaboration across medical, marketing, and commercial teams