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Associate Director, Thought Leader Liaison

  • Company: Novartis
  • Location: Maryland, Maryland
  • Salary: Pay not listed
  • Full Time
  • Company site
  • Pay not listed

Novartis at a glance

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  • Founded 1996
  • Employees 119418

SEC filings mentioning "Novartis": 10,000+search EDGAR

16,991 employees covered under a retirement plan (2023 filing) — via DOL Form 5500 / EFAST2

Clinical trial sponsor: 13 trials registered — via ClinicalTrials.gov

Novartis is a Basel-based Swiss drugmaker and one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies (eighth by 2024 revenue). Formed in 1996, it employs roughly 119,000 people; shares trade under ticker NOVN on novartis.com.

15,767 Wikipedia views in July 2026 — a rough gauge of public visibility.

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Associate Director, Thought Leader Liaison at Novartis in Maryland, Maryland

What This Role Involves

The Associate Director, Thought Leader Liaison (TLL) will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of dermatology by influencing strategies, education, and insights that enhance patient care across multiple regions. You will build and maintain meaningful partnerships with leading medical experts to drive innovation and ensure alignment with Novartis' strategic goals.

What You'll Do

  • Identify, engage, and develop relationships with key thought leaders in the dermatology field.
  • Contribute to the development of educational programs and initiatives that support medical expertise and patient care.
  • Facilitate communication between Novartis and external stakeholders to ensure mutual trust and collaboration.
  • Support the planning, execution, and evaluation of strategic projects aimed at advancing dermatology practices.

What You Bring

  • Demonstrated experience in building and managing relationships with key opinion leaders in the medical field, preferably in dermatology.
  • A deep understanding of the latest trends and advancements in dermatology.
  • Strong communication and leadership skills to effectively collaborate across various teams and stakeholders.
  • Proven ability to develop and implement strategic initiatives that drive positive outcomes for patients.

Why Join Novartis

At Novartis, you will have the opportunity to work with a global leader in healthcare innovation. Our commitment to excellence and patient-centricity provides a dynamic environment where your contributions can make a significant impact. We offer competitive compensation packages, comprehensive benefits, and a culture that values diversity and inclusion.

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What people say about Novartis

Recent coverage focuses on restructuring and dealmaking: U.S. headcount cuts of 322 staff (Fierce Pharma; BioSpace) and a planned Myricx Bio buy of up to $1.5B (WSJ). No employee-review ratings are in the provided data.

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Working in Maryland, Maryland

Note: US observes a public holiday on Sep 7 — Labour Day.

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National unemployment rate in US: 4.2%via World Bank

Private-sector wage growth (year over year): 3.1%via FRED

National quits rate: 2.0%via FRED (BLS JOLTS)

Weekly initial unemployment claims: 209,000via FRED

GDP per capita in US: $90,027via World Bank

Consumer price inflation in US: 2.9% (annual) — via World Bank

Real GDP growth in US: 2.2% (annual) — via World Bank

Average hours worked per year in US: 1,800via OECD

Build the skills for this role

Build depth in therapeutic area science, compliant KOL engagement, congress and advisory-board planning, cross-functional partnership with medical/commercial, and insight synthesis. No certification resources were provided for this listing.

  • How you build trusted KOL relationships without crossing promotional lines
  • Examples of insight that changed a medical plan
  • How you prioritize leaders across a Maryland/U.S. footprint
  • Familiarity with Novartis pipeline areas you would support

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Best fit for experienced medical-affairs or TLL professionals who can lead KOL strategy for a large global pharma in an on-site Maryland setting and navigate a company currently balancing pipeline deals with U.S. workforce changes.

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Listing facts

  • Role Associate Director, Thought Leader Liaison
  • Employer Novartis
  • Location Maryland, Maryland
  • Type Full Time
  • Pay (from listing) Pay not listed
  • Posted August 18, 2026
  • Apply by September 18, 2026
  • Country United States
  • Overview Full job description on this page (275 words)

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Associate Director, Thought Leader Liaison Novartis · Maryland, Maryland