Medical Science Liaison / Senior Medical Science Liaison, Immunology, Central Region

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
• 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

Role & Function

The Medical Science Liaison / Senior Medical Science Liaison serves as a highly trained, field-based scientific expert who engages with healthcare professionals to exchange clinical, scientific, and research knowledge. In accordance with regulatory and corporate guidelines, they will facilitate and build scientific relationships and collaborations with the medical/scientific community. This position interacts with local, regional, and national HCPs, societies, and organizations, and provides educational, scientific, and research support for the SOBI rare disease product portfolio in the Immunology franchise.

This is a remote position that requires up to 60% of travel. The territory covers CO, UT, WY, ND, SD, NE, KS, OK, and AR.  

Key Responsibilities

• Interact appropriately with key thought leaders, healthcare professionals, and external parties in an accurate, fair, and balanced manner in order to exchange scientific information
• Function as the primary point of contact in the field for Sobi Medical Affairs
• Report field intelligence to Sobi, including competitive information, perspectives about compounds, disease state, and the treatment landscape
• Provide support to the Sobi clinical development and operations teams through site recommendations, site initiation visits, communication facilitation, and accrual support activities.
• Participate in or lead advisory board meetings at the local, regional, and national levels
• Provide internal and external training about preclinical science, clinical data, and outcomes.
• Represent Sobi at medical conferences and provide session summaries
• Within guidelines, provide cross-functional support across the company by being a scientific resource
• Develop and maintain an advanced level of knowledge about pertinent studies, compounds, and diseases that would facilitate collegiate and scientific discussions with leading immunology thought leaders
• Consistently demonstrate a high standard of excellence in the management of assigned territory while also supporting and contributing to the success of colleagues and the MSL organization as a whole
• Frequent travel by ground and/or air is required.
  • Estimated ≥ 60% time away from the remote office to support the territory size and product support requirements

Qualifications

Required

• Accredited doctorate in a life science or basic science discipline (Pharm.D., D.Sc., D.N.P., Ph.D., M.D., or D.O.)
  • An advanced health degree with extensive industry or clinical experience, with a demonstrated understanding of regulated biopharmaceutical processes, will also be considered
• Minimum of 1 year of Medical Science Liaison (MSL) experience
  • Relevant clinical experience in immunology, in conjunction with a strong understanding of biopharmaceutical regulations, will also be considered
• Proven ability to interpret and communicate scientific information, address stakeholder needs, and respond to inquiries
• Adept at building and maintaining positive relationships internally and within the medical community
• Demonstrated success managing stakeholders and leading or influencing cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Personal integrity, emotional intelligence, and adaptability
• Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to shape and articulate clear strategies

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