Medical Science Liaison, Lymphoma (Lacutamab)

Sobi • Chicago, IL

2d • $215,000 - $230,000 • Remote

About The Position

As the Medical Science Liaison (MSL), Lymphoma (Lacutamab), you will be a field-based scientific expert for cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) and lacutamab, a humanized monoclonal antibody immunotherapy targeting KIR3DL2. You will build trusted scientific relationships, exchange balanced medical information, and generate actionable insights that inform US Medical Affairs strategy and launch readiness. You will support Sobi's rare disease portfolio in the hematology franchise and serve as a trusted scientific resource across the hematology-oncology, dermatology, and dermato-oncology communities. You will collaborate with academic, community, and multidisciplinary care teams, always in accordance with regulatory, legal, and compliance requirements. This is a field execution role within Hematology Medical Affairs. You will contribute insights and a field perspective to the CTCL medical strategy, which is led by Medical Affairs leadership.

Requirements

• Accredited doctorate degree in a life-science, health-science, or basic-science discipline, such as PharmD, PhD, DNP, DSc, MD, or DO.
• At least 5 years of MSL experience in hematology/oncology or a closely related therapeutic area is highly preferred.
• Experience in rare disease and/or product launch is highly preferred.
• Experience in clinical practice, CTCL, lymphoma, dermatology, dermato-oncology, is valued.
• Strong ability to understand, critically evaluate, and clearly communicate complex scientific and clinical information.
• A hematology-oncology background is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of CTCL and the multidisciplinary care environment is an advantage.
• Demonstrated ability to initiate and sustain credible scientific relationships and respond effectively to the needs of key stakeholders.
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, facilitation, and listening skills, including the ability to shape and articulate a clear scientific story.
• Demonstrated success working with internal and external stakeholders and influencing across cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment.
• Proven strategic thinking, problem-solving, decision-making, project management, and prioritization skills.
• Self-directed, adaptable, and comfortable in a dynamic environment.
• High personal integrity, sound judgment, and emotional intelligence, with an understanding of the legal, regulatory, and compliance requirements of the biopharmaceutical industry.
• Strong commitment to patient needs and advancing scientific understanding within the CTCL community.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates with another advanced health degree and extensive relevant industry or clinical experience may be considered.
• Experience in clinical practice, CTCL, lymphoma, dermatology, dermato-oncology, is valued.
• A hematology-oncology background is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of CTCL and the multidisciplinary care environment is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary field-based scientific point of contact for Sobi Medical Affairs within your assigned geography.
• Develop and maintain meaningful, two-way relationships with opinion leaders, healthcare professionals, medical organizations, investigators, and other stakeholders involved in CTCL care.
• Exchange accurate, fair, balanced, and scientifically rigorous information on CTCL, lacutamab, relevant clinical data, disease biology, treatment approaches, and the evolving care landscape.
• Engage across academic, community, and multidisciplinary settings, including hematology-oncology, dermatology, and dermato-oncology practices.
• Respond appropriately to unsolicited scientific inquiries and connect stakeholders with Sobi resources in line with applicable policies and procedures.
• Identify, document, and share high-quality field insights on unmet needs, clinical practice, patient pathways, evidence gaps, stakeholder perspectives, competitive developments, and the treatment landscape.
• Partner with Medical Affairs leadership and cross-functional colleagues to interpret insights and inform adjustments to medical strategy, tactics, educational priorities, and engagement plans.
• Execute territory-level medical plans aligned with the US CTCL and lacutamab medical strategy, adapting engagement to local and regional stakeholder needs.
• Support key institution and stakeholder engagement planning, helping establish Sobi as a trusted scientific partner in CTCL.
• Contribute to lacutamab launch preparedness through disease-state education, articulation of unmet need, scientific exchange, stakeholder mapping, and field execution of approved medical tactics.
• Provide internal and external scientific training on CTCL disease biology, preclinical science, clinical data, evidence gaps, and relevant outcomes.
• Participate in or support advisory boards, medical roundtables, webinars, symposia, and other educational activities at local, regional, and national levels.
• Represent Sobi Medical Affairs at scientific and medical congresses, and synthesize and communicate key updates and implications to internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate on identifying and developing field resources and scientific materials specific to CTCL and lacutamab.
• Provide field-based support to Clinical Development and Clinical Operations, including site identification and recommendations, investigator engagement, communication facilitation, site initiation support, and patient accrual support.
• Identify evidence gaps and potential research opportunities, and communicate them to appropriate internal partners.
• Contribute scientific and field perspectives to evidence generation activities, real-world evidence initiatives, publications, and medical education programs, as appropriate.
• Support investigator-sponsored research and other research collaborations in accordance with company processes and governance.
• Partner with colleagues in Medical Affairs, Medical Information, Clinical Development, Market Access, Patient Advocacy, Commercial, Legal, Compliance, and other functions, while maintaining the independence and integrity of the Medical Affairs role.
• Serve as a scientific resource to internal stakeholders and contribute to cross-functional initiatives consistent with Medical Affairs objectives and company guidelines.
• Demonstrate excellence in territory planning, stakeholder prioritization, documentation, follow-through, and management of multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Contribute to the success of the broader Field Medical organization by sharing best practices, supporting colleagues, and fostering a collaborative, respectful, and patient-focused culture.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation for your work
• Generous time off policy
• Opportunity to broaden your horizons by attending popular conferences
• Emphasis on work/life balance
• Collaborative and team-oriented environment
• Making a positive impact to help ultra-rare disease patients who are in need of life saving treatments
• A competitive 401(k) match to support your financial future.
• Tuition and wellness reimbursements to invest in your personal and professional growth.
• A comprehensive medical, dental, and vision package to prioritize your health and well-being.
• Additional recognition awards to celebrate your achievements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree