Director, Thought Leader Strategy and Engagement

Join our team in a dynamic hybrid role, offering flexibility to work remotely and from our headquarters in Watertown, MA.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Disc Medicine is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to discovering, developing, and commercializing novel treatments for patients who suffer from serious hematologic diseases. We are building a portfolio of innovative, first-in-class therapeutic candidates that aim to address a wide spectrum of hematologic diseases by targeting fundamental biological pathways of red blood cell biology, specifically heme biosynthesis and iron homeostasis. Disc Medicine values collaboration, professional development, and scientific integrity and promotes an inclusive company culture that empowers and inspires.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Reporting to the Vice President, Marketing, the Director, Thought Leader Strategy is responsible for developing and executing Disc's strategic approach to engaging national, regional, and local thought leaders (TLs) in support of therapeutic awareness, education, and adoption. This individual will play a pivotal role in cultivating scientific advocacy, ensuring best-in-class peer-to-peer programming, and integrating insights from thought leaders into commercial strategy. The role requires strong cross-functional leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced biotech environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and lead Disc's thought leader engagement strategy across all therapeutic areas and life-cycle stages.
• Define prioritization of national and regional TLs, tailoring engagement plans by specialty, geography, and influence.
• Design and execute speaker bureau strategy: speaker identification, nomination, contracting, training, and retention.
• Lead strategy and engagement for key medical conferences, including developing materials and engagements.
• Partner with HCP Marketing to develop peer-to-peer content that is scientifically accurate, engaging, and compliant.
• Drive scientific advocacy by fostering strong relationships between TLs and internal stakeholders (Medical, Marketing, Access).
• Lead end-to-end planning and execution of advisory boards and roundtables, ensuring strategic objectives and high-quality insights.
• Lead identification of next generation influencers, and speakers.
• Translate TL feedback into actionable recommendations to shape marketing strategies, messaging, and launch planning.
• Establish clear KPIs and performance dashboards for TL engagement (reach, quality of insights, program effectiveness, speaker utilization, etc.).
  
  

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in related business or scientific discipline.
• 12-15 years of progressive experience in biotech/pharma marketing, medical affairs, or commercial strategy.
• Significant experience in thought leader engagement, scientific exchange, or professional education in specialty/rare disease markets.
• Strategic mindset with a strong track record in leading advisory boards, speaker programs, and peer-to-peer initiatives.
• Ability to influence without authority and lead cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Launch experience preferred; rare disease or high-science therapeutic category experience strongly valued.
• Proven success managing vendor/agency partners and large-scale projects.
  
  

Disc Medicine is an equal-opportunity employer committed to providing all qualified candidates and employees equal opportunities. We offer comprehensive benefits and competitive compensation packages. The Company headquarters are in Watertown, MA, and we provide a flexible work environment.

Disc Medicine actively recruits individuals with an entrepreneurial spirit and a drive for excellence. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to be considered for current and future opportunities.