Senior Medical Director – Rheumatology, Medical Affairs
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Senior Medical Director at Sobi managing medical affairs for rheumatology products and engaging healthcare providers. Leading strategic initiatives and research efforts for ultra-rare disease treatments.
Responsibilities:
- Support 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.
- Develop a US evidence generation strategy to address stakeholder (HCPs, payers, and patients) needs.
- Oversee any medical affairs-led research initiatives, including US Phase IV clinical programs.
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












