Rheumatology (Senior) Medical Director – Medical Affairs

Sobi•Waltham, MA

1d•Remote

About The Position

Sobi is dedicated to developing and delivering innovative therapies to improve the lives of people who live with a rare disease, with a mission and culture that excites employees 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. This role, based in Waltham, MA, but available remotely, involves providing strategic and scientific medical affairs leadership for a Rheumatology product in development. The Medical Director will help develop and implement the US medical strategy, tactical plans, and HCP engagement plans, and may support a US launch. S/he will partner with field medical to engage and educate health care providers (HCPs), medical organizations, payers, and patient advocacy groups, and will represent the overall Medical Science organization on cross-functional initiatives. The successful candidate needs strong knowledge of the pharmaceutical and biotech industries, strong communication and analytical skills, and the ability to develop effective cross-functional relationships in a fast-paced environment.

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 the ability to understand and articulate complicated scientific concepts.
Experience in identifying and developing solutions to data gaps, as well as developing, presenting, and publishing clinical data.
Excellent partnering ability, including the ability to effectively work with customers and colleagues, and the 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, and 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 the US medical strategy, tactical plans, 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.
Provide strategic and scientific medical leadership for the rheumatology product in development.
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 the 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 the field medical team to identify key resource needs and to collaborate on developing field materials and tactics.
Partner with the team to establish a medical training plan and provide training/education to cross-functional partners.
Develop a 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 its incorporation into field materials.
Collate medical insights in partnership with the field team and share them 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, and provide medical insight and product- and 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 the 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
Compensation philosophy designed to recognize and reward talent
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
Eligible for both short-term and long-term bonuses
Competitive benefits package, to support the health and happiness of our staff