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Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd. is a global pharmaceutical company based in Japan, operating in the U.S. (Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.). We focus on addressing patient needs in oncology, urology, women’s health, rare diseases, cell & gene therapies, and CNS. With several marketed products and a diverse pipeline from early to late-stage investigational assets, we aim to accelerate discovery, research, and development to bring novel therapies to patients sooner.

We are seeking a dynamic, motivated, and experienced individual for the position of Thought Leader Liaison (TLL) Director – Hematology (Enzomenib). This field‑based role will shape the external thought leader ecosystem and pre‑launch readiness for Enzomenib, while supporting the eventual transition to an in‑market commercial role. The TLL will engage hematology thought leaders across academic centers and leading community institutions, generate insights to inform launch planning and strategy, and ensure continuity of engagement and impact through commercialization.

• Develop and execute a pre‑launch thought leader engagement plan for Enzomenib, including identification, profiling, and prioritization of key hematology/oncology experts and emerging voices.
• Map the thought leader landscape, influence pathways, and treatment ecosystem to inform launch targeting, segmentation, and engagement strategy.
• Build and strengthen relationships with thought leaders in acute leukemia and related hematologic malignancies, aligning engagement with development and launch milestones.
• Capture and synthesize external insights on unmet need, treatment patterns, diagnostic considerations, and adoption barriers, translating findings into actionable launch strategy implications.
• Partner cross‑functionally to shape advisory board strategy and ensure meaningful, compliant insight generation.
• Provide field perspective and external feedback to refine pre‑launch narrative, messaging, and engagement approaches.
• Serve as thought leader engagement lead within the cross‑functional launch team, integrating insights into launch readiness plans.
• Coordinate planning for key congress engagements and scientific meetings in partnership with internal stakeholders.
• Educate internal teams on the evolving hematology landscape and thought leader ecosystem ahead of launch.
• Ensure all engagement and insight generation activities are compliant and appropriate for a pre‑launch activity.
• Support transition from pre‑launch to commercialization, maintaining continuity of thought leader relationships and aligning engagement with evolving brand priorities.
• Drive post‑launch thought leader engagement and insight generation to inform adoption, advocacy development, and ongoing lifecycle strategy.

• Excellent communication skills with strong credibility among hematology/oncology clinical leaders.
• Strong knowledge of acute leukemia and hematologic malignancy treatment landscape.
• Strategic mindset with ability to translate insights into business impact.
• Advanced cross‑functional collaboration and leadership skills.
• High standards of compliance and sound judgment.
• Strong organizational awareness and ability to operate in a matrixed environment.

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in life sciences or healthcare strongly preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry.
• Prior Thought Leader Liaison (TLL) in Hematology strongly preferred, including experience engaging leukemia or hematologic malignancy experts.
• Deep understanding of the hematology landscape, acute leukemia treatment paradigms, academic centers, and key opinion leader networks.
• Demonstrated success engaging KOLs and translating insights into actionable commercial strategies.
• Experience supporting pre‑launch or launch of a hematology/oncology asset strongly preferred.

Willingness to travel extensively (50–70% of work time). Estimated 60–80% of working time will involve long periods on the road, including overnight stays. Frequent in‑person visits to physician offices, clinics, hospitals, trade shows, and other meeting venues are required; travel may be domestic and international as needed.

Extensive travel and on‑road activity, requiring sustained driving, walking, standing, and sitting. Ability to manage one’s schedule, work autonomously, and adapt to variable meeting locales (conference rooms, doctors’ offices, hotel spaces). Fast‑paced environment with multiple demands; requires high initiative, independence, and executive judgment.

Base salary range: $199,500.00 – $249,400.00. Total rewards include merit‑based salary increases, short incentive plan participation, 401(k) eligibility, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, flexible paid time off, 11 paid holidays, additional shut‑down period in December, 80 hours of paid sick time upon hire and annually thereafter.

Sumitomo Pharma America (SMPA) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

All information encountered is considered confidential in accordance with applicable law. All plans and activities on behalf of Sumitomo Pharma America and affiliates are carried out with industry best practices and highest ethical standards. We may use artificial intelligence in the application process. By submitting your information, you acknowledge that the company may use AI tools in evaluating your application.