Director, Professional Relations - Oncology

Location: Hybrid (East Windsor, NJ or Malvern, PA), three days in-office, two days WFH, or Remote if not local.

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Comprehensive Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k w/company match)

HMP Global is a leading healthcare events and education company with a mission to improve patient care. We produce accredited medical education, clinical updates, and peer-reviewed content across therapeutic areas, reaching millions of healthcare professionals worldwide. Through our industry-leading conferences, digital platforms, and multimedia resources, we deliver trusted, practice-changing information that empowers clinicians to stay at the forefront of their specialties. Our oncology division is dedicated to advancing cancer education by connecting experts, societies, and professional networks that shape clinical practice and patient outcomes.

Position Summary

The Director of Professional Relations, Oncology, serves as a key individual contributor responsible for building and managing relationships with oncology key opinion leaders (KOLs), professional associations, and influential clinical networks. This role requires a hands-on professional who will directly execute the full cycle of outreach, engagement, and partnership management—ranging from initial contact through ongoing collaboration. The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience in oncology or a closely related therapeutic area and a deep understanding of professional relations within the medical education or healthcare industry. Travel is expected as directed and needed to attend key conferences, meetings, and engagements.

Key Responsibilities

Professional Relationship Development

• Identify, engage, and maintain relationships with oncology KOLs, professional societies, and clinical networks that align with HMP Global’s educational goals.
• Conduct outreach, schedule and lead meetings, and represent HMP Global at events and conferences to establish trusted partnerships.
• Serve as the primary liaison between KOLs and internal teams, ensuring alignment and timely communication across AME, Marketing, and HMP Collective.

Strategic and Programmatic Partnership Management

• Develop collaboration frameworks with experts and organizations, including co-developed educational content, speaking opportunities, and strategic initiatives.
• Draft, negotiate, and execute partnership proposals in coordination with internal leadership and legal.
• Ensure all engagements meet defined objectives, deliverables, and compliance standards.

Operational Execution and Tracking

• Maintain a comprehensive pipeline of KOL and partner interactions using HubSpot or equivalent CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce, Zoho CRM, Pipedrive, or Microsoft Dynamics 365).
• Document activities, manage timelines, and follow through on commitments to ensure consistent engagement and accountability.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to facilitate onboarding and integration of new collaborators into educational programming workflows.
• Utilize Excel for tracking, reporting, and data organization related to KOL engagement metrics and partnership performance.

Cross-Functional Integration

• Partner with AME, Collective, and commercial teams to ensure KOL engagement supports content development, CME initiatives, and strategic sales narratives.
• Translate insights from thought leaders into actionable strategies that enhance educational programming and audience engagement.
• Create and deliver professional PowerPoint presentations for senior leadership to communicate progress, opportunities, and strategic recommendations.
• Contribute expert-driven perspectives that strengthen the credibility and reach of HMP Global’s oncology education initiatives.

Industry and Event Representation

• Attend oncology conferences, society meetings, and professional events as an HMP Global representative.
• Build awareness of HMP Global’s oncology mission and cultivate relationships that expand our professional network.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in professional relations, KOL management, or medical education liaison roles within the pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical communications sectors.
• Demonstrated experience in oncology or a related field with an established professional network preferred.
• Proven ability to independently manage multiple relationships, priorities, and projects with minimal supervision.
• Strong understanding of the oncology education and clinical landscape, including drivers of clinician engagement.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, with the ability to create clear and compelling PowerPoint decks.
• Demonstrated proficiency with CRM systems (HubSpot, Salesforce, Zoho CRM, Microsoft Dynamics 365) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Self-directed, resourceful, and comfortable operating in a dynamic, high-growth environment.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in life sciences, business, or communications preferred.

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