Rheumatology (Senior) Medical Director - Medical Affairs

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
• 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

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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

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