Rheumatology (Senior) Medical Director – Medical Affairs

Sobi•Waltham, MA

7h•$224,000 - $290,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At Sobi, each person brings their unique talents to work as a team and make a difference. We are dedicated to developing and delivering innovative therapies to improve the lives of people who live with a rare disease. Our edge comes from our team of people and our commitment to patients. Our mission and culture at Sobi North America get us excited to come to work every day. The (Senior) Medical Director supports the medical business goals and objectives of one of Sobi’s rheumatology products providing strategic leadership and tactical execution.

Requirements

Advanced degree (MD, PharmD, or PhD) in life sciences.
6 or more years of pharmaceutical / biotech in Medical Affairs, preferably as a Medical Director.
Excellent communication and presentation skills required, including ability to understand and articulate complicated scientific concepts.
Experience identifying and developing solutions to data gaps as well as developing, presenting, and publishing clinical data.
Excellent partnering ability, including ability to effectively work with customers and colleagues, and ability to work effectively in a cross functional team environment; ability to work with people at all levels.
Demonstrated leadership and team-building skills; able to inspire others by fostering a positive climate.
Working knowledge of US-specific legal, regulatory and compliance regulations and guidelines.
Strong Scientific and clinical acumen as well as strategic and analytical abilities.
Drive for results with urgency, solution-orientation, innovation.
Enthusiasm and passion for work, kindness and empathy.
Patient focus a must!
Up to 25% travel primarily domestic.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in rheumatology
Prior launch experience

Responsibilities

Provide strategic and scientific medical affairs leadership for a Rheumatology product in development.
Help develop and implement US medical strategy, tactical and HCP engagement plans for and HCP engagement plans and may support a US launch.
Partner with field medical, to engage and educate health care providers (HCPs), medical organizations, payers and patient advocacy groups.
Represent the overall Medical Science organization on cross functional initiatives as required.
Become a disease state and product expert, providing feedback and insights to medical affairs deliverables, and cross-functional partners including the design and implementation of Medical Affairs plans.
Work closely with medical field team to develop/enhance KOL and key institution engagement plans and participate in KOL engagement and development establishing Sobi Inc as a scientific partner of choice.
Help plan and execute advisory boards and educational activities (webinars, medical roundtables, symposium, congress presence).
Partner with field medical team to identify key resource needs and collaborate on development of field materials and tactics.
Establish a medical training plan and provide training/education to cross-functional partners.
Develop US evidence generation strategy to address stakeholder (HCPs, payers and patients) needs (including product differentiation, health outcomes) collaborating with HEOR and global partners.
Oversee any medical affairs led research initiatives including US Phase IV clinical programs, Investigator Initiated Study strategy, and post-hoc analyses, to address US needs.
Partner with scientific communications to inform timely communication of key scientific data and incorporation into field materials.
Collate medical insights, partnering with the field team, and share the internally.
Analyze insights for adjustment to strategy and tactics.
Develop and foster strong collaborative relationships with internal partners including Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Operations, Market Access, Medical Information, Pharmacovigilance Sales and Marketing providing medical insight and product/disease state expertise to meet business objectives.
Support the market access team as needed with medical expertise and in discussions/presentations to payers.
Collaborate closely with global medical and clinical colleagues, ensuring US perspective and insights are incorporated into global initiatives.
Interact with Key Opinion Leaders, Regulatory Authorities, and other external agencies in support of our products/ therapeutic areas of interest to advance company objectives.

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 comprehensive and industry-competitive total rewards package
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
Competitive benefits package