.Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is seeking an individual with a strong work ethic and ambition to join our team as an Associate Director, Thought Leader Liaison, responsible for fostering relationships with Key Opinion Leaders in the field of dermatology. As the Associate Director, you will play a pivotal role in driving healthcare innovation in the Northeast Region of the United States. Assigned States will cover a portion of or the entire state of New Jersey and Pennsylvania.Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) has been a part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Our diverse workforce and culture of belonging accelerate innovation to solve the world's most pressing healthcare challenges.Responsibilities: Develop and maintain relationships with current and future industry experts, including Physicians, Advanced Practice Providers, and Biologic Coordinators.Build and manage Key Opinion Leader relationships across a select number of districts.Organize and manage KOL activities and events to support the brand's KOL engagement strategy.Identify and vet promotional speakers, coach speakers, and manage communications with promotional speakers.Lead or partner with home office-based teams to develop and deliver marketing and educational programs.Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's degree is the minimum requirement.Skills and Experience Required:Minimum of 7 years of related industry experience.2+ years of people management or project management experience.Concentration in biotechnology sales or marketing, with a preference for medical dermatology therapeutic markets.Experience in managing and growing customer relationships.Demonstrated track record of success and leadership.Excellent communication and the ability to effectively convey insights & ideas.Ability to analyze complex business situations and identify creative solutions.Experience in vendor management.Ability to travel up to 60% local/regional, including evening events, overnight stays, and weekend travel.Candidates should reside within the region and be located within a reasonable distance to a major airport.This position is eligible for a company car through the Company's FLEET program. The anticipated base pay range for this position is $ to $. The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan