This is what you will do: The Thought Leader Liaison (TLL) role is a senior field-based position within the US commercial organization that will focus on commercial KOL relationship engagement, promotional speaker training and development, and supports the strategic execution of insight generation to inform company direction. The position will report to the Director TLL and is a field-based extension of the marketing team. Region will include Southeast U.S. You will be responsible for: Thought Leader Development: Develop and maintain KOL Engagement Plans for thought leaders Plan and execute National and Regional Congress Engagement Plan with a focus on meaningful engagements with senior leadership and in support of marketing initiatives Support commercial KOL influence mapping initiatives by developing profiles Monitor KOL insights about current and future treatment patterns that may impact the commercial strategy and provide feedback for consideration Act as liaison between KOLs and Alexion for on label activities, including office-based cross-functional colleagues and teams (Marketing, Medical, Diagnostics, and Executive leadership) Assist in the facilitation and execution of commercial advisory boards through identification of key advisors equipped to provide compelling insights Align with field partners such as Medical Science Liaisons on complementary initiatives with shared customers Promotional Physician Speaker Bureau Management & Engagement Work with Marketing and Sales Management to identify and recruit KOLs for national and regional faculty and speaker bureaus Train, evaluate, and coach physician speakers to provide high-quality branded and unbranded education Ensures appropriate and compliant execution of speaker programs Monitors speaker performance at live programs Work with marketing and contracted speakers to gain and synthesize feedback in support of the evolution of promotional programming content, case studies for potential publications, and other commercial projects Provides field-based training on speaker programs when needed Compliant Collaboration with Regional Field Team Provides input and support in developing account plans Provides field-based training when needed Address customer service issues/identified needs and coordinate cross-functional action plans to address on label issue as needed Brand Strategy Works with cross-functional teams to provide key customer insights and input on strategy, tactics, messaging, and program execution Compliance & Integrity Works with the highest degree of professionalism and in accordance with the company’s code of Ethics and Business Conduct You will need to have: Bachelor’s Degree 7 plus years’ work experience in academia, medical or bio/pharma Experience in a combination of one or more of the following areas: product marketing, field sales, clinical, nurse practitioner or thought leader engagement Working knowledge of Thought Leader engagement practices. Clinical, technical, and scientific knowledge and aptitude in complex disease states Effective verbal and written communication skills and organizational abilities Proven ability to manage large geographical territory Must live within the assigned territory or within 150 miles of the boarder of the territory Valid driver’s license and clean driving record. Travel requirements: Willing to travel >50% of the time including significant overnight and weekend travel The duties of this role are generally conducted in a field environment. As is typical of a field-based role, employees must be able, with or without an accommodation to: travel by public transportation, automobile, train, or plane; work comfortably in a clinical setting; use a computer; engage in communications via phone, video, and electronic messaging; problem solve; engage in complex and non-linear thought, analysis, and dialogue; collaborate with others; maintain general availability during standard business hours. We would prefer for you to have: Graduate degree (MSc, MSN, MBA) Prior experience and/or relationships within the Neurology area Prior experience in bio/pharma in Marketing or thought leader engagement strongly preferred Self-driven with strong organizing and planning skills Highly collaborative with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously Demonstrated ability to execute against strategic and tactical plans under short timelines The annual base pay for this position ranges from $174,000 to $261,000. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles), to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. Date Posted 13-Aug-2026 Closing Date 02-Sept-2026 Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form. AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company. We focus on discovering, developing and commercialising prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we are more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca, we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science, challenge convention and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. To embrace differences and take bold actions to drive the change needed to meet global healthcare and sustainability challenges. There is no better place to make a difference in medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive culture where you will connect different thinking to generate new and valuable opportunities. Where you will find a commitment to lifelong learning, growth and development for all. Our Inclusion & Diversity (I&D) mission is to create an inclusive and equitable environment where people belong, using the power of our diversity to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines to patients. Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to the success of our company, because innovation requires breakthrough ideas that only come from a diverse workforce empowered to challenge conventional thinking. We’re curious about science and the advancement of knowledge. We find creative ways to approach new challenges. We’re driven to make the right choices and be accountable for our actions. As an organisation centred around what makes us human, we put a big focus on people. Across our business, we want colleagues to wake up excited about their day at the office, in the field, or in the lab. Along with our purpose to bring life-changing medicines to people across the globe, we have a promise to you: to help you realise the full breadth of your potential. Here, you’ll do work that has the potential to change your life and improve countless others. And, together with your team, you’ll shape a culture that unites and inspires us every day. This is your life at AstraZeneca.