Description:

The Strategic Alliances Lead will play a pivotal role in building and nurturing partnerships with our thought leaders, patient advocacy groups, and academic institutions. This individual will focus on advancing initiatives for our CNS portfolio: Headache disorders and Parkinson's Disease (PD). By collaborating with our cross-functional teams, the Strategic Alliances Lead will drive strategic engagement efforts that support the company's mission, enhance product awareness, and deliver impactful resources for healthcare providers and patients.

Essential Functions:

• Thought Leader Engagement: Develop and maintain strong relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) in Headache disorders and Parkinson’s disease; Collaborate with KOLs to support scientific exchange, educational programs, and awareness initiatives; Identify and prioritize opportunities for collaboration, such as advisory board follow-up, planned speaking engagements and attendance at scientific congresses
• Patient Advocacy and Community Engagement: Serve as the regional liaison to patient advocacy organizations in the Headache disorder and Parkinson’s disease space, ensuring alignment with shared goals and initiatives; Partner with advocacy groups to support educational campaigns, patient access initiatives and community outreach program; Represent the company at relevant advocacy events, conferences and forums to build awareness and strengthen relationships
• Academic Partnerships and Neurology Fellowship Programs: Cultivate relationships with academic centers to support and expand movement disorders and headache programs; Collaborate with institutions to maximize educational resources and opportunities tailored to emerging healthcare professionals; Facilitate partnerships that align with corporate goals, enhancing the reach and impact of the company’s neurology portfolio.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as a resource to CNS Regional Sales Managers and sales representatives, providing strategic guidance, insights, and tools to support field-based initiatives; Work closely with Sales Training, Commercial Marketing, and Medical Affairs teams to launch impactful resources and training materials; Collaborate with Compliance to ensure all initiatives align with regulatory requirements and company policies; Partner with Commercial Operations to track and measure the success of key programs and initiatives.
• Support for Product Launch and Portfolio Promotion: Assist in the launch and ongoing promotion of the company’s new headache therapy, while supporting our existing Parkinson’s Disease portfolio; Develop and execute strategic plans to optimize product awareness and uptake in both therapeutic areas.