Rheumatology (Senior) Medical Director - Medical Affairs

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

Statistics show that women and underrepresented groups tend to apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Sobi encourages you to change that statistic and apply. Rarely do candidates meet 100% of the qualifications. We look forward to your application!

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, but here are a few more reasons to join our team:

• 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

Job Description

This location is based in Waltham, MA, but can be remote

The (Senior) Medical Director supports the medical business goals and objectives of one of Sobi’s rheumatology products, providing strategic leadership and tactical execution. 

Essential Responsibilities/Scope of the Job :
Including, but not limited to, the following

The Medical Director, US Rheumatology Medical Affairs, will provide 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. He/she will represent the overall Medical Science organization on cross-functional initiatives as required.

The successful candidate will need 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.

Major Responsibilities:

• 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.  Additionally, 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
• Interacts with Key Opinion Leaders, Regulatory Authorities, and other external agencies in support of our products/ therapeutic areas of interest to advance company objectives

Qualifications

Requirements

• Advanced degree (MD, PharmD, or PhD) in life sciences
• 6+ years of Medical Affairs experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry
• 3+ years as a Medical Director
• Previous launch experience required
• Proven ability to shape and execute overall medical strategy
• Experience addressing data gaps, developing solutions, and publishing clinical data—including direct involvement in publication strategy development, data analysis, and execution
• Working knowledge of US legal, regulatory, and compliance guidelines
• Comfortable working in dynamic environments; able to “wear many hats” and adapt to evolving needs
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; able to explain complex scientific concepts clearly
• Strategic and analytical mindset with strong scientific and clinical acumen
• Demonstrated leadership and team-building; fosters a positive, inspiring work climate
• Strong partnering skills; effective collaboration with customers, colleagues, and cross-functional teams at all levels
• Results-driven, solution-oriented, and innovative approach
• Cross-functional experience, especially in organizations where collaboration and versatility are valued
• Enthusiastic, passionate, and empathetic; patient focus is essential
• Ability to travel domestically up to 25% 
• Rheumatology experience preferred

Additional Information

Compensation and Total Rewards at Sobi

At Sobi, we are dedicated to providing our employees with a comprehensive and industry-competitive total rewards package. Our compensation philosophy is designed to recognize and reward talent, ensuring that your contributions are valued and reflected in your overall rewards.

Your total compensation at Sobi goes beyond just your base salary and annual bonus. It also includes a robust suite of benefits, such as:

• 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.

The base salary range for this role is $224,000-$290,000 . Each individual offer will be determined based on several factors, including your experience, qualifications, and location. Additionally, this role is eligible for both short-term and long-term bonuses, as outlined in the plan details.

All Sobi employees need to demonstrate behaviors in line with Sobi's core values: Care, Ambition, Urgency, Ownership and Partnership. Are you ready to be on the Sobi team? Come join a culture that empowers every person to be the person that makes a difference for rare disease.

Why Join Us?

We are a global company with over 1,900 employees in more than 30 countries and are committed to the societies where we operate. With a deeply skilled management team directing our day-to-day wins, and a Board with a stellar track record, we’re ready to take on the world’s diseases, ailments and adversity. Our people believe they have the power to make a positive impact in others’ lives because that’s exactly what we do here. If you’re seeking a career that taps into your talents in a way that makes the world a better, healthier place, we just may have a job for you.

We know our employees are our most valuable asset, and our culture conveys that. We offer a competitive benefits package, to support the health and happiness of our staff.

Sobi Culture

At Sobi, we refuse to accept the status quo. This is because we have witnessed first-hand the challenges facing those affected by rare diseases, and have used this knowledge to shape our business to find new ways of helping them.

As a specialized biopharmaceutical company, we are dedicated to rare diseases. And we see this focus as a strength. By effectively turning our research into ground-breaking treatments, we help make medicine more accessible and open up more possibilities for patients and more opportunities for those caring for them. This has been our approach since day one, but we know we can’t change the world of rare diseases on our own. Accomplishing this requires strong partnerships with patients, partners and stakeholders across the entire value chain. Together, we define how our business can create solutions that serve the needs of those affected by rare diseases while facilitating sustainable growth.

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