Medical Science Liaison

Sobi offers the opportunity to work at an international pharmaceutical company focused on specialty pharmaceuticals meeting the high medical needs of rare disease patients and providing treatment and services to them. Our employees come from a variety of backgrounds within research, healthcare, industry and the academic sphere.

Responsible for driving country medical activities in alignment with regional initiatives and the Global Medical Plan, proactively manage medical scientific stakeholders and create value for patients through medical and scientific stakeholder engagement, medical scientific projects and scientific communications.

Identify, develop and maintain collaborative relationships with KOLs, scientific experts and other medical scientific stakeholders
Compile, analyze, prepare and deliver high quality medical pharmaceutical and scientific communications in line with defined communication plans
Create and execute stakeholder engagement plans, according to Sobi’s high standards
Support country “Global Brand” team in developing local medical tactics and provide input to Headquarter (HQ)/regional plans if relevant
Organize and set up scientific advisory boards with the appropriate key stakeholders, in collaboration with Medical Advisor or Senior Medical Advisor (MA, SMA)
Contribute and support medical scientific aspects in various activities locally and regionally
Provide local and regional feedback to HQ when performing Business Development Due Diligence
Deliver inputs to head office led medical programs ahead of launch
Coordinate Investigator Sponsored Studies (ISSs) as appropriate and support studies on the local level
Coordinate medical information enquiries in collaboration with MA/SMA and HQ in Stockholm
Attend relevant local, regional and global congresses and symposia to represent Sobi and interact with appropriate stakeholders and customers
Represent the scientific interests in internal and external forums and interact with KOLs at, e.g., hospitals and other Non-Governmental Organizations within the therapeutic area
Maintain and develop strong relationships with scientific societies and central decision makers
Provide advice to the organization and management on medical matters and their legal implications
Safeguard that the medical and scientific knowledge for the therapeutic area remains at the forefront of contemporary thinking; remain updated on therapeutic trends related to new and existing products.

University degree in medical/science or other relevant field
+3 years of direct experience in the medical environment
Experience from an international LifeScience organization
Experience from medical affairs, medical/clinical science, clinical development, access and health economy
In-depth knowledge of national healthcare systems and practices
Experience in KOL Management and Account Planning
Ability to create and network with KOLs at national level,
Knowledge of national healthcare system and decision making, including regulatory, safety, legal and compliance
Experience in communicating and building relations with authorities
Experience in organize medical advisory boards and symposia at national and international congresses
Experience in developing scientific presentations and giving scientific lectures
Valid driver license
In addition to local language, fluency in English
Proficient user of modern IT and office software.
Preferably hands on experience within immunological therapies or orphan drugs

Initiative & Responsibility – acts on own initiative, makes things happen and accepts responsibility for the results Constructive teamwork - co-operates well with others; shares knowledge, experience and information; supports other sin the pursuit of the team goals Networking – Builds a useful network of contacts and relationships and utilizes it to achieve objectives Professional expertise – demonstrates specialist knowledge and expertise in own area; participates in continuous professional development Effective communication – communicates in a clear, precise and effective way; speaks with authority and conviction; presents effectively Influence – makes an impact, convinces and persuades others, promotes plans and ideas successfully High travel readiness and high mobility, be inclined to have overnight business trips (1 – 3 nights per week) Team and customer (internal and external) oriented Motivated by being part of an international organization with a positive attitude towards corporate policies, standards and procedures
In addition, you must demonstrate behaviors in line with Sobi’s core values: Care, Ambition, Urgency, Ownership and Partnership.

The position will be based in Munich, Germany.

Associate Director Medical Science Liaison

Sobi is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Sobi is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs and activities.