Zenas BioPharma

Director, Strategic Engagement, Rheumatology

Waltham, MA · Director

Sponsorship not specified$50k-$75kDetected 57 days ago

CompensationAnimal StudiesLeadershipCommunicationCollaboration

About the role

Zenas is seeking a passionate and talented individual for the role of Strategic Engagement Director (SED), Rheumatology.
It is an outstanding opportunity to make a significant impact for HCPs and the company.
This position will report to the Senior Director, Strategic Engagement.

Create and manage US Commercial engagement plans for leading US KOLs, inclusive of establishing commercial engagement objectives and measurement against goals.
Establish and nurture relationships with US KOLs nationally. Support KOL engagements with the US Commercial Team, Senior Leadership and Executive Committee throughout the year and at congresses
Partner with HCP marketing team on the execution of commercial HCP advisory boards: help identify appropriate advisors based on objectives and agenda and provide input into meeting objectives and content
Partner with HCP marketing team on content development for peer to peer engagements by providing input on speaker programs, and congress symposia
Obexelimab, Zenas' lead product candidate, is a bifunctional monoclonal antibody designed to bind both CD19 and FcγRIIb, which are broadly present across B cell lineage, to inhibit the activity of cells that are implicated in many autoimmune diseases without depleting them.

Strong communication skills with the ability to influence across functions and varying levels of the organization
Ability to travel 50-75% - to include cross-country
BS/BA degree
10 + years of biotech/pharma experience
Experience in Rheumatology is a must; experience in rare diseases is a plus
Proven ability to develop productive relationships with physicians and other Healthcare Professionals
Have a mindset of growth and change. Actively embrace the current environment as one that demands new approaches and ways of meeting team goals in a compliant way. Throw away the old playbooks and be willing to learn and adjust along the way
Proactively spot issues on the team or in the business and strive to solve them rapidly. Be the first person to make a business plan for how to address issues and build a coalition around those solutions to make them happen
Proactively think of alternative solutions to achieve the desired results when faced with roadblocks
Effuse a strong commitment to understanding and meeting customer needs, as well as to maintaining close relationships with front-line employees
Sees patterns or connections between situations; can envision and articulate possibilities and likelihoods.
Consistently demonstrate integrity on the job, including an understanding of relevant rules and regulations

Once a product is approved, maintain the promotional speaker bureau - identify and recruit potential speakers, train speakers on approved promotional slide decks, partner with HCP marketing team on planning the annual speaker training event, and assist speakers with completion of annual compliance training

Build and nurture strong, positive relationships with key cross-functional partners, including medical affairs and field teams

Partner closely with KOLs and treating physicians to identify and refine peer-to-peer program offerings to ensure they are resonant with key customers
We are seeking top talent who share our commitment to patients and have a track record of success in acquiring, developing and commercializing products across the globe.

This listing is sourced directly from Zenas BioPharma's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.