Principal Thought Leader Liaison

Overview

Cook MyoSite, Inc., part of the Cook Group, Inc. family of companies, is on a mission to make regenerative medicine a part of everyday medicine. We’re investigating our core technology, autologous muscle-derived cells, for the potential treatment of several muscle-related disorders. We at Cook MyoSite have the potential to make a difference in the lives of countless people around the world, and we also have the potential to make a difference in yours. Joining our team is an opportunity to ignite your passion, grow your potential, and define your purpose. If you’re curious, motivated by helping others, and driven by integrity, we invite you to apply.

 

This role is a strategic role engaging in non-promotional activities, which serves as the bridge between Cook MyoSite and key external thought leaders, including physicians, researchers, and industry influencers. This role is responsible for supporting the advancement of our cell therapy solutions by driving insightful collaborations, facilitating research partnerships, and enhancing our scientific and clinical reputation. This role works closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that Cook MyoSite’s products and innovations align with the latest scientific trends and address the needs of the broader healthcare community.

Responsibilities

• Identifies, engages in non-promotional activities, and maintains relationships with top thought leaders, professional societies, clinical experts, industry experts, and researchers in the cell therapy space and across Cook MyoSite targeted indications 

• Collaborates with internal teams to create thought-leadership content such as whitepapers, scientific publications, case studies, and presentations that reflect cutting-edge advancements in cell therapy 

• Serves as the voice of external thought leaders within the organization, ensuring their input is integrated into the development of the company’s clinical, regulatory, and product strategies 

• Works closely with internal teams to ensure successful execution of partnership initiatives 

• Contributes significantly to the overall KOL strategy to expand engagement capabilities with innovative solutions across the iltamiocel portfolio

• Serves as primary liaison between internal teams & external partners, ensures smooth, professional communication and timely resolution of issues, concerns & conflicts

• Works closely with scientific, clinical, and commercial teams to develop and execute strategies for collaborative partnerships with healthcare providers, research institutions, and biotech/pharma partners 

• Coordinates advisory boards, expert panels, and roundtable discussions to gather valuable feedback on scientific and clinical developments, as well as market needs 

• Represents Cook MyoSite at scientific conferences, symposia, and industry events to build the company’s presence and strengthen relationships with key external stakeholders

• Identifies, engages in non-promotional activities, and maintains relationships with top thought leaders, professional societies, clinical experts, industry experts, and researchers in the cell therapy space and across Cook MyoSite targeted indications 

• Collaborates with internal teams to create thought-leadership content such as whitepapers, scientific publications, case studies, and presentations that reflect cutting-edge advancements in cell therapy 

• Serves as the voice of external thought leaders within the organization, ensuring their input is integrated into the development of the company’s clinical, regulatory, and product strategies 

• Works closely with internal teams to ensure successful execution of partnership initiatives 

• Contributes significantly to the overall KOL strategy to expand engagement capabilities with innovative solutions across the iltamiocel portfolio

• Serves as primary liaison between internal teams & external partners, ensures smooth, professional communication and timely resolution of issues, concerns & conflicts

• Works closely with scientific, clinical, and commercial teams to develop and execute strategies for collaborative partnerships with healthcare providers, research institutions, and biotech/pharma partners 

• Coordinates advisory boards, expert panels, and roundtable discussions to gather valuable feedback on scientific and clinical developments, as well as market needs 

• RepresentsCook MyoSite at scientific conferences, symposia, and industry events to build the company’s presence and strengthen relationships with key external stakeholders"

Qualifications

Advanced degree (PhD, MD, or equivalent) in life sciences, biomedical engineering, immunology, cell biology, or a related field or at least 10 years direct, relevant experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology to provide a comparable bac