Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals
Manager, Peer-to-Peer Engagement & Congress Programs
Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq ARWR) is a commercial stage biopharmaceutical company that develops medicines that treat intractable diseases by silencing the genes that cause them. Using a broad portfolio of RNA chemistries and efficient modes of delivery, Arrowhead therapies trigger the RNA interference mechanism to induce rapid, deep, and durable knockdown of target genes. RNA interference, or RNAi, is a mechanism present in living cells that inhibits the expression of a specific gene, thereby affecting the production of a specific protein. Arrowhead’s RNAi-based therapeutics leverage this natural pathway of gene silencing.
Arrowhead is focused on developing innovative drugs for diseases with a genetic basis, typically characterized by the overproduction of one or more proteins that are involved with disease. The depth and versatility of our RNAi technologies enables us to potentially address conditions in virtually any therapeutic area and pursue disease targets that are not otherwise addressable by small molecules and biologics. Arrowhead is leading the field in bringing the promise of RNAi to address diseases outside of the liver, and our clinical pipeline includes disease targets in the liver and lung with a promising pipeline of preclinical candidates.
Arrowhead’s corporate headquarters is in Pasadena, CA with research and development teams in Madison, WI & San Diego, CA, and a state of the art manufacturing facility in Verona, WI. Our employees are nimble, science-driven innovators who are collaborating to bring new therapies to patients in need.
The Position
The Manager, Peer-to-Peer Engagement & Congress Programs, is a key member of the Marketing team, responsible for executing peer-to-peer (P2P) programs and planning scientific congresses. The ideal candidate brings an understanding of the rare disease and cardiovascular landscapes, knowledge of HCP leaders in the therapeutic area, a track record of managing programs including MLR processes, overseeing agency/vendor relationships and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
This role is based in Pasadena, California, with an expectation to be in the office five days a week.
Responsibilities
Peer-to-Peer Program Management
- Lead the development and execution of P2P initiatives including speaker bureau programs, advisory boards, and HCP-led educational events
- Align P2P programming with brand strategy and HCP targeting priorities
- Oversee speaker training logistics, field-based speaker programs, content development and review, and program performance tracking
- Ensure all P2P activities are executed in full compliance with company policies, PhRMA guidelines, OIG regulations, and applicable laws
- Manage speaker program budget and provide line of sight to Sales leadership
Congress Planning & Execution
- Manage planning and on-site execution of prioritized congresses and product theaters
- Coordinate cross-functional congress teams including Medical Affairs, Market Access, Sales, and external agencies
- Oversee congress HCP engagement programming
- Develop congress timelines, budgets, and post-event recaps
- Serve as the primary point of contact for congress vendors and association liaisons
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Operations
- Partner with Regulatory, Legal, and Medical Review (MLR) to ensure timely approval of all materials
- Collaborate with Medical Affairs to incorporate relevant data, review of content, and coordination of various engagement activities
- Manage agency relationships and hold external partners accountable to timelines, budgets, and quality standards
- Track and report program spend against budget; identify opportunities for efficiency
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in health sciences, business, or marketing, MBA or other advanced degree preferred.
- 5 years of pharmaceutical or biotech marketing experience, with at least 2 years focused on HCP engagement, P2P programs, or congress operations
- Experience working with KOLs and managing speaker bureau programs
- Familiarity with Veeva Vault or similar MLR review platforms
- Agency management experience
- Experience in rare disease, cardiovascular, specialty, or orphan drug marketing strongly preferred
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously with strong attention to detail
- Solid understanding of PhRMA Code, OIG guidelines, and pharmaceutical promotional compliance requirements
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to influence without authority
- Willingness to travel up to 30–40%, including weekends for congress coverage
Arrowhead provides competitive salaries and an excellent benefit package.
Candidates must have current, valid authorization to work in the country where this role is located.
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