GI Thought Leader Liaison

Ardelyx
life insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, Massachusetts, Waltham
Apr 25, 2025
Description Ardelyx is a publicly traded commercial biopharmaceutical company founded with a mission to discover, develop and commercialize innovative first-in-class medicines that meet significant unmet medical needs. Ardelyx has two commercial products approved in the United States, IBSRELA (tenapanor) and XPHOZAH (tenapanor). Ardelyx has agreements for the development and commercialization of tenapanor outside of the U.S. Kyowa Kirin commercializes PHOZEVEL (tenapanor) for hyperphosphatemia in Japan. A New Drug Application for tenapanor for hyperphosphatemia has been approved in China with Fosun Pharma. Knight Therapeutics commercializes IBSRELA in Canada. Position Summary: The GI Thought Leader Liaison (TLL) is a field-based marketing, non-sales, position that serves as the key enabler that fosters meaningful engagement between Ardelyx Pharmaceuticals and Gastroenterology Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs). This position will build trust and facilitate consultative relationships with KOLs and inform and advance marketing strategic initiatives. This role will support irritable bowel syndrome with constipation brand strategy. The GI TLL position will liaise between field and home office-based colleagues and KOLs to seek to understand the gastroenterology area, create a collaborative environment of translating insights, and generate a symbiotic platform for marketing strategies. This position is responsible for the Eastern portion of the United States. Responsibilities: Establish/reinforce Ardelyx with the gastroenterology community Develop a KOL engagement strategy by identifying, profiling, cultivating and maintaining long-term relationships with motility/gastroenterology KOLs Develop and execute an engagement plan for top KOLs in the region, including facilitating executive and/or internal engagements with Ardelyx Determine strategically aligned opportunities for partnership between KOLs and Ardelyx by seeking to understand KOL perspectives on Ardelyx and IBS-C competitive landscape through interactions and presence at regional and national congresses Collate & synthesize insights, identify trends, gaps, product & disease educational needs to support overall brand strategy Inform strategic decisions with the brand team, including working with targeted KOLs to obtain feedback on brand-related marketing strategies/materials Participate as member of cross-functional brand team to provide feedback on strategy and tactical execution and novel programming ideas and concepts Partner on the facilitation and cross-functional planning, recruitment, and execution of regional and national advisory boards, capturing feedback to inform brand strategy and decisions Selection of KOLs/speakers for peer-to-peer programs, symposia, product theaters, training, and other contracted activities Attend programming to observe, coach, and develop the speaker where necessary to ensure compliant and effective execution of peer-to-peer speaker programs and contracted activities Partner with brand team on new content creation and content updates, as well as new and innovative programing ideas Partner with brand and franchise marketing, professional engagements, ethics & compliance, and agency partners on the execution of peer to peer and contracted activities Significant travel including up to 40% of any month, including evenings and weekends Qualifications: BS degree with 8+ years of related experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry or equivalent experience 3+years of KOL experience and/or GI experience preferred Professional experience in one or more of the following clinical education, thought leader management, marketing or clinical experience in the same or related therapeutic area, experience in creating or executing marketing strategies, plans and tactics Must possess maturity and excellent interpersonal skills, including receptiveness, responsiveness, and flexibility in interacting with both internal and external collaborators Ability to execute against strategic and tactical plans under tight timelines Excellent oral and written communication skills must be demonstrated, including ability to deliver presentations, marketing plans, and scientific data to external customers and internal staff Ability to assemble and lead cross-functional teams toward a shared vision of success Ability to present ideas effectively to individuals or groups, tailoring to the needs of the audience Demonstrated organizational skills and project management experience, including strong analytical and planning skills Possess strong leadership skills and commit a high degree of influence and trust Ability to work independently and schedule priorities to meet set or competing deadlines Ability to work exceptionally within a fast-paced hybrid of in-person and virtual environments The anticipated annualized base pay range for this full-time position is $168,000-$206,000. Ardelyx utilizes industry data to ensure that our compensation is competitive and aligned with our industry peers. Actual base pay will be determined based on a variety of factors, including years of relevant experience, training, qualifications, and internal equity. The compensation package may also include an annual bonus target and equity awards, subject to eligibility and other requirements. Ardelyx also offers a robust benefits package to employees, including a 401(k) plan with generous employer match, 12 weeks of paid parental leave, up to 12 weeks of living organ and bone marrow leave, equity incentive plans, health plans (medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision), life insurance and disability, flexible time off, annual Winter Holiday shut down, and at least 11 paid holidays. Ardelyx is an equal opportunity employer.