MSL / Sr MSL, Hematology - (N.CA, NV, AZ)

Sobi•Sacramento, CA

3d•Remote

About The Position

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a highly trained, field-based scientific expert who engages healthcare professionals to exchange clinical, scientific, and research knowledge. Within regulatory and corporate guidelines, the MSL builds and maintains scientific relationships and collaborations with the medical and scientific community at local, regional, and national levels, including healthcare professionals, professional societies, and healthcare organizations. This role provides educational, scientific, and research support for Sobi’s rare disease portfolio within the hematology franchise in the Northern California territory. The role is based from a remote home office and requires frequent ground and/or air travel, with an estimated 60% or more of time away from the home office. The MSL serves as the primary field-based Medical Affairs contact for the territory, shares field intelligence, supports clinical development, delivers training, participates in advisory boards, and represents Sobi at medical conferences. The position may be hired at the MSL or Senior MSL level.

Requirements

Accredited doctorate in a life-science or basic-science discipline, such as Pharm.D., D.Sc., D.N.P., Ph.D., or M.D./D.O.; candidates with an advanced health-related degree combined with extensive industry or clinical experience will also be considered.
At least 1 year of MSL experience in hematology/oncology and rare disease.
Existing familiarity with the Northern California medical/scientific community and key institutions.
Ability to understand and effectively communicate scientific information, respond to inquiries, and address stakeholder needs.
Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to shape and articulate a clear strategy and narrative.
Demonstrated success managing internal and external stakeholders and leading or influencing cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects concurrently.
Proven track record of strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making.
Ability to initiate and maintain relationships throughout the medical community.
Demonstrated ability to build positive, constructive relationships with cross-functional internal team members.
High level of personal integrity, emotional intelligence, and flexibility.
Understanding of the highly regulated biopharmaceutical industry, including basic knowledge of the legal and regulatory landscape.
Passion for science and teaching.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary field-based point of contact for Sobi Medical Affairs within the Northern California territory.
Engage key thought leaders and healthcare professionals to exchange scientific information accurately, fairly, and in a balanced manner.
Report field intelligence to Sobi, including competitive insights and perspectives on compounds, disease states, and the treatment landscape.
Support clinical development and operations teams through site recommendations, site initiation visits, communication facilitation, and accrual support activities.
Participate in and, at times, lead local, regional, and national advisory board meetings.
Deliver internal and external training on preclinical science, clinical data, and outcomes.
Represent Sobi at medical conferences and provide session summaries.
Serve as a cross-functional scientific resource across the organization in accordance with company guidelines.
Maintain advanced, current knowledge of relevant studies, compounds, and disease states to support scientific discussions with hematology/oncology thought leaders.
Manage the assigned Northern California territory to a high standard while contributing to colleagues and the broader MSL organization.