Senior Medical Director – Rheumatology, Medical Affairs

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(Senior) Medical Director providing strategic medical leadership for rheumatology products at Sobi. Leading execution of US medical strategies and engaging HCPs and stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

  • 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
  • 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 feedback and insights to medical affairs deliverables, and cross-functional partners, including the design and implementation of Medical Affairs plans
  • Develop/enhance KOL and key institution engagement plans, and participate in KOL engagement and development
  • Help plan and execute advisory boards and educational activities (webinars, medical roundtables, symposium, congress presence)
  • Collaborate closely with global medical and clinical colleagues, ensuring the US perspective and insights are incorporated into global initiatives

Requirements:

  • Advanced degree (MD, PharmD, or PhD) in life sciences
  • 5+ 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
  • Making a positive impact to help ultra-rare disease patients who are in need of life saving treatments