Dermsquared · 17 hours ago
Director - Strategic Thought Leader Engagement
United States
Full-time
Remote
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
3+ years expDermsquared is the leading education, information, and services platform for dermatology professionals to elevate patient care. The Director – Strategic Thought Leader Engagement is responsible for building and managing a network of key opinion leaders in dermatology while developing strategies to enhance collaboration and communication between experts and internal teams.
Hospital & Health Care
No H1B
Responsibilities
Develop and refine an overall strategic KOL community engagement plan to have a playbook to scale deep and meaningful relationships with KOLs and other experts
Craft meaningful value propositions for KOLs to contribute their insights, grow their influence, and connect with peers
Map, tier, and segment the dermatology expert landscape to ensure holistic representation across sub-specialties, regions, and perspectives
Facilitate strategic touchpoints with experts, including roundtables, expert panels, fireside chats, podcasts, and networking opportunities
Proactively identify and engage established and emerging voices in dermatology across academic institutions, private practice, professional societies, and digital platforms
Create personalized engagement plans for high impact thought leaders to involve them in editorial projects, educational initiatives, and thought leadership activities
Build and maintain trusted, ongoing relationships with KOLs and experts to foster a collaborative, inclusive network that supports the company’s mission
Partner with editorial, medical, and digital teams to integrate KOL insights into the planning and development of content—such as articles, video series, interviews, newsletters, and social campaigns
Help shape editorial themes and topic pipelines based on ongoing conversations with the expert community and key trends in dermatology
Serve as a clearinghouse of experts by facilitating introductions and connections between KOLs and internal content creators, editors, and strategists. Partner with internal teams to match KOLs with company needs
Attend major dermatology meetings to deepen relationships, identify rising experts, and gather insights on evolving topics
Organize and support KOL-driven activities at events, such as expert meetups, interviews, commentary, or post-conference discussions
Act as a visible representative of the company within the dermatology community
Collaborate closely with business development, content creation, product, and marketing teams to align KOL engagement with broader company initiatives and brand goals
Share regular updates, feedback, and insights from the field to inform internal strategy and planning
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in life sciences, health communication, or related field; advanced degree (e.g., PhD, MD, PA/NP, PharmD, or Master's) is a plus
3+ years of experience in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical publishing, healthcare engagement, or a similar role involving relationship-building with healthcare professionals, such as professional affairs
Experience strategizing, developing, and managing enterprise-level plans
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a talent for building genuine, lasting professional relationships
Comfortable working independently and collaboratively across departments in a fast-paced, content-rich environment
Willingness to travel (up to 50%) for events, meetings, and expert engagements
Preferred
Strong familiarity with the dermatology landscape—including clinical trends, influential voices, and key issues shaping the field
Deep curiosity about dermatology and healthcare education
Established network of contacts in dermatology (academic, clinical, or influencer circles)
Experience working with physicians, researchers, and other clinicians in content, communications, or education settings
Comfortable speaking and collaborating with senior clinical experts and rising thought leaders alike
Company
Dermsquared
The leading dermatology platform, blending clinical and non-clinical content through a diverse portfolio of live and virtual events, publications, and digital products.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Ali Scheck
Chief Experience Officer
Ray Pasko, DBA, MBA
Chief Customer Officer
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