Senior Medical Director – Medical Affairs, Rheumatology

Role Overview

• The (Senior) Medical Director supports the medical business goals and objectives of one of Sobi’s rheumatology products, providing strategic leadership and tactical execution.
• 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.
• 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.
• Interact with Key Opinion Leaders, Regulatory Authorities, and other external agencies in support of our products/ therapeutic areas of interest to advance company objectives.

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

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