National MSL Lead (Director)

Company Description

Statistics show that women and underrepresented groups tend to apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Sobi encourages you to change that statistic and apply. Rarely do candidates meet 100% of the qualifications. We look forward to your application!

At Sobi, each person brings their unique talents to work as a team and make a difference. We are dedicated to developing and delivering innovative therapies to improve the lives of people who live with a rare disease. Our edge comes from our team of people and our commitment to patients.

Our mission and culture at Sobi North America get us excited to come to work every day, but here are a few more reasons to join our team:

• Competitive compensation for your work
• Generous time off policy
• Summer Fridays
• 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

Job Description

At Sobi, we are transforming the lives of people affected by rare diseases. As a specialized international biopharmaceutical company, we provide sustainable access to innovative therapies in the areas of immunology, hematology, and specialty care. We bring something rare to rare diseases – a belief in the strength of focus, the power of agility and the potential of the people we are dedicated to serving.

The National Director will support the medical priorities and business goals and objectives and has primary accountability for the US SEL-212 Medical Science Liaison (MSL) team.

This is a remote position with travel approximately 50-70% conferences and ride along with team members all over US

Key Responsibilities

• The National Director of the US SEL-212 MSL team is responsible for the management, performance, and coaching of MSL direct reports and ensuring compliant execution of field medical plans, strategy and activities within US Medical Affairs aligned with Sobi’s Goals and Objectives.
• Assist Medical Affairs leadership in development of field medical strategy, tactical goals, and objectives.
• Drive the execution of Field Medical strategic and tactical plans, ensuring alignment with overall US Medical Affairs strategy; drive MSL team awareness, understanding, and commitment to achieving them
• Responsible for setting clear goals for the team, including quarterly priorities, aligned tactics, and standards of excellence
• Identify, set, and track impact-oriented Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and metrics that highlight the value of Field Medical and provide regular updates related to MSL activities, initiatives, and impact to senior leadership
• Lead MSL activities including KOL mapping, territory planning, insight gathering/review/dissemination, and support of ongoing research (clinical trials, Real-World Evidence, and Investigator Sponsored Studies, etc.)
• Represent Field Medical in assigned Brand Medical Team meetings; accountable for delivering Field Medical priorities and KPIs in medical brand plan
• As directed, ensure the new-hire scientific training and certification program remains up-to-date, effective, and organized
• Lead MSL team at national, regional, and local scientific conferences, including comprehensive meeting planning and coverage, Medical booth responsibilities, facilitating scientific communications, gathering competitive intelligence, and facilitating the development of timely, quality meeting reports and summaries, as appropriate
• Responsible for the hiring, retention, and professional development of MSLs. This includes regular, ongoing coaching, feedback, and mentoring, performance management, and providing professional growth and development opportunities
• Share and promote best practices and provide feedback for MSL excellence around insight gathering and documentation, scientific exchange, health-care decision maker education, and research/clinical trial support
• Foster trusted, collaborative relationships with internal colleagues (Senior Medical Director, Medical Affairs colleagues, Marketing, Patient Advocacy, Market Access, Commercial field leadership etc.) to develop, deliver, and participate in Medical and/or cross-functional initiatives, as appropriate
• Specific expectations of National Director include:
  • Weekly 1:1 meetings with each MSL to provide timely coaching, feedback, and development discussions
  • Observe MSL-KOL interactions via quarterly field or virtual “ride-alongs” with each MSL
  • Conduct weekly National MSL team calls, provide agenda with actionable items
  • Ensure compliant coordination and collaboration between